Yes, because the trucking company already has a team of attorneys trying to prove it was just an "accident".
After a truck wreck, the company and its insurance team move quickly to protect themselves. They often have investigators, adjusters, and lawyers working the scene or reviewing the case within hours.
Truck wreck and truck accident cases involve federal regulations, driver logs, black box data, maintenance records, and company policies. Without an experienced truck accident attorney, it’s easy to miss key evidence or accept less than your case is worth.
Brain Injuries: Brain injuries from car or truck accidents can change your life in big ways, from affecting your memory to how you move. We work with doctors to understand your injury and fight to get you the money you need for ongoing care and support.
Spinal Cord Injuries: Spinal cord injuries caused by truck wrecks can lead to long-term disabilities and require a lot of medical care. We make sure you get the financial help you need to cover both your immediate and future medical expenses.
Catastrophic Injuries: If you or a loved one suffers a catastrophic injury, everything changes. We’re here to help you get compensation for medical care, lost wages, and the changes you’ll need to make in your life.
Truck Wreck Injuries: Truck wrecks often cause serious injuries because they’re so much larger than the average car. Our team knows how to handle these cases and fights to hold the driver and trucking company responsible for your injuries.
Fatal Car Accidents: Families seek compensation for loss of financial support, funeral expenses, and emotional distress resulting from the death of a loved one when their car was hit by a truck.
Autonomous/Self-Driving Car Accident Injuries: Accidents involving self-driving cars can be tricky. We know how to handle these cases because we stay on the cutting edge of our field. Whether it’s a tech issue or driver error at fault, we’re ready to help.
At 1-800-TruckWreck, we operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning our clients pay nothing up front. Not a dime.
You don’t pay anything unless we win your case. That allows you to move forward with an experienced truck accident lawyer without taking on additional financial risk.
Our in-house medical team is made up of nurses and medical experts and works directly with our lawyers to make sure your health comes first. They carefully document your injuries, work with your doctors, and help you understand your treatment. This makes your truack accident case stronger and helps ensure you get the compensation you need.
Our Rapid Response Team jumps into action right after a truck "accident" to help you prove who was responsible. They use tools like drones to quickly gather all the important evidence from the scene. Drones allow us to get a bird’s-eye view of the accident, documenting the layout of the scene, vehicle positions, road conditions, and any other important details from multiple angles. This aerial footage helps us create a comprehensive visual record.
The CRASH Team looks closely at audio and video from the accident scene. They focus on making important sounds and conversations clear, cutting out background noise so that key evidence is easy to understand and can help strengthen your case.
The timeline for resolving a truck accident case varies based on its complexity, legal procedures, and negotiations with insurance companies or defendants. Some cases are settled within months, while others might take years. Rest assured, throughout the process, the team at 1-800-TruckWreck prioritizes our clients' medical care and well-being.
In Dallas, Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Chicago, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases typically allows two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. However, seeking legal representation early strengthens your case by preserving evidence and ensuring timely filing of legal documents.
"Digging for Dirt" means we go the extra mile to find any hidden or overlooked evidence that could help your case. This could include checking the truck driver’s history, the trucking company’s safety records, or even finding surveillance footage from nearby cameras. Our goal is to uncover anything that proves someone else was at fault to make your case as strong as possible.
Medical Expenses: Compensation for costs related to hospitalization, surgeries, medications, rehabilitation, and ongoing medical care required due to the injury. For example, a victim of a commercial truck accident may seek reimbursement for ambulance fees, emergency room treatment, and physical therapy sessions.
Lost Wages: Recovery for income lost as a result of the injury, including wages missed during recovery and potential future earnings diminished by permanent disability.
Pain and Suffering: Non-economic damages awarded for physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, and loss of enjoyment of life caused by the injury. For example, a driver hit by a negligent 18-wheeler may receive compensation for the emotional trauma and physical pain endured during recovery.
Property Damage: Reimbursement for repair or replacement costs of damaged property, such as vehicles or personal belongings affected by the accident. For instance, in a collision involving a commercial truck, compensation may cover repair expenses for a damaged car and its contents.
Our founder Amy Witherite has a checklist that can help you protect your health and your rights after an accident. There are three simple steps to follow:
Commercial vehicles aren’t just dump trucks or 18-wheelers. They include delivery vans, box trucks, work trucks, and even rideshare vehicles you see on the road every day.
What makes these vehicles more dangerous isn’t just their size, it’s how they’re used. Many of these drivers are working under tight deadlines, tracking apps, or delivery quotas that push them to move faster than they should. That pressure can lead to rushed decisions, distracted driving, and cutting corners on safety.
In a serious commercial vehicle crash, those factors matter. Whether it’s a delivery driver trying to meet a schedule, a rideshare driver juggling a phone and navigation, or a company pushing unrealistic timelines, those choices increase the risk of a wreck and make these cases more complex to investigate.
That’s why it’s important to have a team that understands how these companies operate and how to hold them accountable when something goes wrong.
No. Insurance companies are focused on minimizing what they pay. What you say can be used against you later.
Let your truck accident attorney handle all communication so you don’t have to deal with that pressure.
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