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Semi-Truck Collisions

Semi-truck collisions are among the most complex of all injury cases. In addition to the varied state laws that truckers and trucking companies are subject to, there exists a body of federal regulations known as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) created by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). These regulations cover a wide range of restrictions and obligations, from limitations on cell phone usage while driving to duties a driver must perform regularly both before and during a haul.

One key difference this body of law creates between standard automobile accidents and semi-truck accidents is a separate level of required insurance. Because the damages of a semi-truck collision can be so devastating, as of January 1985, the FMCSA requires that all truckers carry a minimum of $750,000 of liability insurance. This standard can vary, depending on employer, area of operation, and cargo, to up to $5,000,000 of coverage.

Further complicating semi-truck collisions is physics: most tractor-trailers can haul up to 80,000 pounds of cargo, without even factoring in the weight of the truck itself. The weight of the cargo a vehicle carries can drastically change its maximum speed and stopping distance. These variables have to be precisely accounted for, and often require the expertise of professional physicists or accident reconstructionists to gain a full understanding of the case.

If federal regulation, insurance law, and physics weren’t already enough, there’s another complicating factor in semi-truck collisions: crash teams. A crash team’s only purpose is to examine the evidence of a collision and find any reason or excuse to prove the trucker’s innocence. Most companies will provide their drivers with explicit instructions to contact their crash team immediately after a collision so that the team can get a head start on protecting them from liability. This stacks the odds against you even more than in a typical collision.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a semi-truck collision, it’s vital that you contact our office immediately. There are a number of parties that could be liable for your losses, including the truck driver and employer. Each of them will take every measure to prevent being held accountable for the accident. Get the experience and extensive knowledge of the Easter Law Firm on your side, and together we’ll fight to ensure you are compensated by all responsible parties. Contact our office to set up a free consultation to discuss your case.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I preserve my case?

It is very important to preserve the evidence in your case. Throughout my years as an injury attorney, I have worked with several clients who did not document their injuries before coming into my office. Many times clients will only take pictures of the vehicles involved in the crash. While that is important, you can assist your case, and potentially the value of your case, if you also document you or your loved one’s injuries, along with notes regarding activities that are or were limited because of the incident.

It is also very important to report all of your symptoms to your medical providers. An old adage with medical professionals goes something like this: If it isn’t in the medical records, it didn’t happen. Whether true or not, it is important to report your physical and psychological complaints to your medical providers so that a treatment plan can be evaluated and hopefully implemented in your situation.

What do I bring to the free consultation?

When you come to your consultation it’s important to bring everything you have that’s related to the incident. We’ve listed key documents to bring to help move your case along, so a final resolution can be reached sooner.

If you do not have everything we listed, that’s okay. It’s more important that you come in for your free consultation as soon as you can. We will compile all of the documents at a later time.

IMPORTANT: Do not make any posts about the crash to any social sites or discuss it with anyone besides your medical providers.

Motor Vehicle Collision

  1. A copy of the police report.
  2. Insurance information on the other driver.
  3. Insurance information for driver of the vehicle you were in.
  4. Any additional car insurance you have, or someone else has on you or your car.
  5. All medical bills and records related to the crash.
  6. All pictures/videos of injuries and vehicles involved.
  7. Your health insurance card and booklet.
  8. A recent paycheck stub if claiming lost wages.
  9. Names of all hospitals or clinics where you have been treated with for the crash.
  10. Names and contact information of any witnesses.

Slip and Fall Injury

  1. A copy of the incident or accident report.
  2. Insurance information from the store (if they gave this to you).
  3. Names and address of the location where you fell.
  4. All medical bills and records related to this injury.
  5. All pictures/videos of the location and people involved.
  6. All pictures/videos of what you slipped /tripped on or over.
  7. Your health insurance card or booklet.
  8. A recent paycheck stub if claiming lost wages.
  9. Names of all hospitals or clinics where you have been treated for your injuries.
  10. Name and contact information of any witnesses or store employees/managers you dealt with.

On the Job Injury

  1. A recent paycheck stub if claiming lost wages.
  2. Names of all hospitals or clinics where you have been treated for your injuries.
  3. Names and contact information of any witnesses.

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