Injured by an 18-Wheeler?
Let the Judge Help

🚛 Why Big Rig Wrecks Are Different

When you're hit by an 18-wheeler or commercial truck, you're not just dealing with a larger vehicle—you're facing a more complex legal fight. Here’s why:

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✅ 1. Federal Trucking Regulations Apply

Unlike regular car accidents, trucking cases are governed by strict federal rules from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). These include limits on driver hours, inspection requirements, and drug testing standards.

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✅ 2. Multiple Parties May Be Liable

Responsibility might not stop with the driver. You could have claims against:

• The trucking company

• The cargo shipper

• A third-party maintenance contractor

• Even the manufacturer of faulty parts

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✅ 3. Evidence Must Be Preserved Immediately

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Trucks are equipped with black box data recorders that track speed, braking, and driving time. This data can vanish or be overwritten within days. Early legal action is critical.

✅ 4. High-Stakes Insurance Defense 

Trucking companies often carry multi-million-dollar policies—and they hire aggressive legal teams to protect their money. If you're not prepared, they will outmaneuver you.

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✅ 5. Catastrophic Injuries Demand Higher Damages

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Because of the sheer force involved, injuries from truck crashes are often life-changing—paralysis, brain trauma, wrongful death. Your case isn’t small, and your lawyer shouldn’t be either.

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✅ 6. Logbooks and Driver Histories Matter

Drivers are required to keep hours-of-service logs. We look for:

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• Falsified entries

• Fatigued driving

• Prior violations