Truck Accidents

Liability in truck accidents can extend beyond the truck driver. Possible responsible parties include:

• The driver
• The trucking company
• The truck owner
• A maintenance provider
• The manufacturer (if a mechanical failure occurred)
• Cargo loaders (if improperly loaded freight contributed)

An experienced attorney can investigate all possible parties to maximize your compensation.

Truck accidents typically involve:

• More severe injuries due to the size and weight of commercial trucks
• Federal regulations that govern truck operations (e.g., driver rest hours, weight limits)
• Multiple parties involved (driver, company, insurer)
• More complex insurance policies with higher coverage limits

This makes legal representation even more critical.

Victims may be entitled to:

• Current and future medical expenses
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Emotional trauma
• Wrongful death damages (if a loved one was lost)

Truck accident claims often involve higher damages due to the seriousness of injuries.

• Call 911 and seek medical attention
• Do not admit fault
• Gather evidence: take photos, get witness contacts, and note details
• Report the crash to your insurer, but avoid giving statements to the trucking company's insurer
• Contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible

Trucking companies often have legal teams and aggressive insurers protecting their interests. The attorneys at Fitzpatrick Santos Sousa Perugini P.C. can:

• Investigate federal safety violations
• Obtain truck logbooks, GPS data, and maintenance records
• Preserve critical evidence before it’s lost
• Negotiate or litigate for full compensation