Truck Accident Lawsuits

Truck accident lawsuits are personal injury cases in which victims of truck crashes seek compensation for their losses such as medical bills, treatment costs, lost wages, permanent disabilities and pain and suffering. Victims of trucking accidents will likely have a legal claim if they can prove that their injuries resulted from the recklessness or carelessness of another party, such as another driver or an equipment manufacturer.

If you or a loved one has been seriously hurt in a truck accident, or a loved one has been killed in a truck crash, you can discuss your legal rights and options in a free initial consultation with one of our seasoned truck accident attorneys.

Truck Accident Statistics

Truck crashes account for about 12 percent of all traffic accidents in the U.S.
More than 500,000 trucking accidents occur each year in the U.S.
About 5,000 deaths occur in these truck crashes
Around 75 percent of all truck accidents are caused by drivers of other smaller cars – not by the truck drivers themselves
Tractor-trailer accidents are among the most severe, as approximately 98 percent of these crashes end with one or more fatalities
Most truck accidents are caused by human error. The second leading cause of trucking collisions is equipment failure on the vehicle

Top Trucking Companies in the U.S.

Many truck accidents involve commercial trucks that belong to thriving corporations. The top 10 trucking companies in the U.S., according to annual revenues, include:

United Parcel Service (UPS)
FedEx Ground
Schnieder National
Roadway Express, Inc.
Yellow Transportation, Inc.
FedEx Freight
J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
Swift Transportation Co.
Con-Way Transportation Services
Overnite Transportation

Starting, Building & Winning Truck Accident Lawsuits

For the best chances of winning maximum awards, it's essential that truck accident victims secure the services of a highly trained truck accident lawyer who will:

Develop a personalize relationship with each client
Build victims the strongest possible cases by compiling all relevant evidence
Ensure that all necessary court documents are filed in a prompt and timely manner
Aggressively represent victims in all legal proceedings
Secure expert testimony when necessary in trial or any other proceeding
Tirelessly advocate victims rights to help them win maximum settlement awards

To discuss your circumstances with an experienced truck crash lawyer, contact a truck accident attorney today.

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