TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Large trucks, commonly referred to as "big rigs", "semi-trucks" or "tractor trailer" trucks typically weigh 80,000 pounds and range from about 67 to 75 feet in length.

The tremendous difference in size and weight between passenger vehicles and large trucks makes visualization of catastrophic injury easy. For example, it will take a 40 ton 18-wheeler driving at 65 miles an hour an additional 100 feet to stop than were it traveling at 55 miles an hour. Given this, it is not surprising that typical big rig accidents usually involve rear-end collisions. Jack-knifed trailers, right hand squeeze, and break failure are also common accidents involving large trucks.

Truck accident injury claims are complicated. The factors in a truck vs. car accident are different than those in a car vs. car accident, and the trucking industry has complicated rules and regulations they must follow.

Trucking companies have teams of lawyers, claims adjusters, and almost unlimited resources to fight injury claims. Their job is to deny, delay and/or defend against your accident claim. If you retain our firm, we will do everything legally possible to recover the money you deserve to compensate you for your damages and losses.