Crashes involving large commercial trucks often lead to some of the most severe vehicle-related injuries in the United States. In 2023 alone, 5,375 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes.
Despite significant improvements in safety technology, fatal trucking collisions still occur far too often each year. Victims are often left facing extensive medical treatment, long-term recovery, and complex insurance issues that can quickly become overwhelming. Understanding how trucking injury claims work is a crucial first step toward protecting your rights and securing the compensation you deserve.
What Are The Most Common Factors That Come Into Play in a Trucking Accident?
A wide range of issues can contribute to serious, preventable trucking collisions. Some of the most frequent factors include:
- Truck driver training
- Truck driver fatigue
- Negligent truck maintenance
- Negligent hiring/supervision
- Improperly maintained log books, which show that the driver spent less time on the road than they actually had
- Speeding
- Various layers of insurance coverage and multiple insurance carriers
- Multiple negligent parties
- Mechanical failure
- Inclement conditions and failure to adjust for them
- Trucks are the largest occupants on the highway
- Human error
- Neglect
- Oversight
- Mechanical failure
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Trucking Accident?
Determining fault in a trucking accident is often far more complex than in a standard car crash. Trucking companies and their insurers typically act quickly. They send investigators to the scene to collect evidence before an injured person even has the chance to leave the hospital. Their legal teams often become involved early, and they defend these cases aggressively. Because of this, we recommend speaking with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to protect your rights and ensure that crucial evidence is preserved.
Several parties may be responsible for a trucking accident, including:
- Truck Drivers
- Trucking Companies
- Trucking Manufacturers
- Loading Companies
Navigating a Trucking Injury Claim
Claims involving truck drivers and trucking companies must account for a web of state and federal regulations designed to promote safety and hold negligent operators accountable. These cases can become even more complicated when multiple insurance policies or carriers are involved.
Since trucking laws differ from those governing passenger vehicles, it’s crucial to work with an attorney who understands the unique rules, responsibilities, and challenges involved in a trucking case. GLP Attorneys maintains a dedicated practice group focused on trucking law to ensure its attorneys remain well-versed in the regulations that apply to commercial truck operators and their employers.
Types of Compensation Available After a Trucking Collision
If you suffered injuries in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical expenses and future treatment costs
- Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Emotional distress
Contact an Experienced Trucking Injury Attorney
If you or someone you know has been involved in a trucking accident, it is recommended to speak to a personal injury lawyer.
GLP Attorneys has decades of experience supporting individuals involved in trucking accidents and has secured six and seven-figure settlements for their clients.
Please call us at (800) 273- 5005 to contact our personal injury attorneys for a free consultation so we can assist you with your personal injury case.
