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At Willis Law, we are dedicated to fighting for truck accident and catastrophic injury victims and their families. Our firm has built a strong reputation for success by aggressively pursuing justice and maximum compensation for our clients. Whether the trucking accident happened in Texas, California, New York, Georgia, Alabama, Florida or any City, State or Highway in the Nation, it is important to discuss your case with a Top Truck Accident Law Firm with a Nationwide Reach. We have the experience, resources, and determination needed to take on powerful trucking companies, cargo handlers and help prove the fault and liabilities of all responsible parties their insurers.
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Reckless and Aggressive Driving: Aggressive behaviors such as tailgating, intimidation maneuvers, road rage, frequent lane changes, and speeding contribute to a significant number of truck accidents. When truck drivers engage in these dangerous practices, smaller vehicles often bear the brunt of the damage when an accident happens.
Distracted Driving and speeding of 18-wheelers can be deadly. Truckers using a cell phone, texting, eating, or engaging in other distractions while driving a massive 18- semi-truck poses severe risks to everyone on the road, including to the trucker themself.
Unsecured, Extended or Overloaded Cargo: Improperly loaded cargo can shift during transit causing the truck to lose control, fall off the trailer, cause rollovers, jackknife accidents, or dangerous debris spills endangering others. These accidents are often preventable with proper training and adherence to safety protocols. Extended loads to cargo too long poses a danger to those changing lanes especially at night and being impaled and/or killed in a rear end collision with the load itself. With cargo or loads too wide or long, a scout car with proper warning signs and lights are required.
Violations of federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations often lead to crashes caused by driver fatigue, falling asleep at the wheel, confusion, and mental exhaustion. Many drivers push beyond allowable time limits to meet tight deadlines set by the trucking company, putting everyone on the road at risk.
Trucks parked in unsafe areas on the shoulder of major highways frequently cause rear-end collisions and deadly underride accidents. Often, truckers cite mechanical issues and lift their hood as the reason for stopping in these hazardous locations, when in fact a simple check of the driver’s logbook will indicate they have reached their maximum hours and just pull over onto the nearest highway shoulder and illegally park, instead of finding a parking area many miles before. Most of the time there are no safety reflectors set out, no safety flares or even flashing lights, all in violation of FMCSA
Driving faster than the conditions warrant, texting, driver inexperience or speeding can exacerbate the dangers of accidents. Failure to adjust driving behavior for weather conditions (rain, ice & snow) significantly increases the risk of jackknife and rollover accidents often resulting in deadly underride accidents by other vehicles. Trucking companies that fail to train their drivers about the dangers of speeding, blind spots or fail to provide adequate training, leave their drivers unprepared for emergency situations, increasing the likelihood of catastrophic accidents. The lack of potentially lifesaving underride devices on the rear bumper is another act of negligence to be pursued in court.
When the unthinkable happens—whether it’s a collision with a semi-truck, a truck rollover, or any accident resulting in life-changing injuries—we are here to provide the relentless advocacy you deserve. With over 40 years of trial experience and the financial strength to take on the biggest trucking companies, manufacturers, and insurers, Willis Law is committed to fighting for maximum compensation on your behalf.
Best of all, you owe us nothing unless we win your case. We’re more than just a law firm—we’re your dedicated partner in the pursuit of justice and accountability. When you choose Willis Law, you’re hiring a legal team that understands the complexities of truck accident litigation and knows how to win. From your initial consultation through filing a lawsuit, discovery, witness & expert depositions, mediation, and trial, we stand by your side as your tenacious advocate—ready to fight for the results you deserve.
At Willis Law, we leave no stone unturned when building strong truck accident cases. In major cases, we quickly put together a team of seasoned truck accident attorneys to handle every aspect of your case. Our legal team combines extensive experience with cutting-edge investigative techniques to uncover every detail that could impact and prove your case. Our approach is thorough, strategic, and always focused on achieving maximum compensation for our clients. Some essential tasks that we employ in all semi-truck accident cases include:
One of the most critical pieces of evidence in a truck accident case is the black box data recorder, also known as electronic control modules (ECMs), This device captures essential details such as speed, braking patterns, steering inputs and driver actions leading up to the crash. Our team works to immediately secure this data to prevent any tampering or loss of crucial evidence. If necessary, we will file an injunction in court to prevent its destruction or loss of the black-box data..
We hire top engineers and accident reconstruction experts to recreate crash scenarios based on the physical evidence, photographs, black box data and witness accounts. This process can help establish how the crash occurred, identify contributing factors, and determine fault and liability. Accident reconstruction is invaluable when negotiating settlements or presenting evidence in court.
The trucking industry is highly regulated by federal agencies, such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). We thoroughly review whether the trucking company or driver violated federal regulations, including Hours of Service (HOS) rules, maintenance standards, and driver qualifications. Violations of these regulations can be powerful evidence of negligence and gross negligence on the part of the truck driver and employer.
We meticulously review driver logs, maintenance records, and company safety protocols to uncover patterns of negligence. By analyzing these documents, we can prove if the trucking company failed to uphold its duty to maintain safe vehicles and hire qualified truck drivers.
By combining advanced resources with our 40+ years of legal experience, we deliver comprehensive legal representation that maximizes compensation for our clients. Whether through negotiation or trial, we fight relentlessly to achieve justice for truck accident victims.
To strengthen and explain in court the client’s injury and losses, we hire top experts in various fields, including medical professionals, life care medical experts, and economists. Their testimony helps demonstrate the extent of injuries, and economic losses, ensuring the jury fully understands how the truck accident has impacted our clients’ life.
A skilled truck accident attorney plays a vital role in helping victims of truck accidents secure the compensation they deserve. Unlike general personal injury lawyers, truck accident attorneys handle complex cases involving commercial vehicles, 18-wheelers, and semi-trucks. Their dedication goes beyond negotiating settlements—they understand the intricate federal and state regulations that govern the trucking industry, including FMCSA compliance, driver logs, and maintenance records. Truck accident attorneys conduct thorough investigations to determine liability.
They collect crucial evidence such as black box data, driver logs, accident reconstruction reports, and witness statements. Their goal is to build a strong case that holds negligent truck drivers, trucking companies, and insurers accountable. Whether it’s negotiating with insurance adjusters or representing clients in court, a truck accident attorney ensures victims have the legal support needed to recover medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
While hiring a truck accident lawyer is essential, choosing an experienced truck accident attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. Truck accident attorneys with extensive trial experience understand the complexities of trucking regulations and can effectively challenge powerful trucking companies and their legal teams.
An experienced truck accident attorney will:
Not all personal injury lawyers are equipped to handle complicated multi-defendant cases or complex truck accident cases. Hiring an experienced truck accident attorney is essential because:
The aftermath of a truck accident is overwhelming, but hiring the right attorney ensures you maximize compensation and hold negligent parties accountable.
Our team of top truck accident lawyers handle cases involving various types of commercial vehicles, and trucks including:
We also handle cases involving lesser known but equally hazardous vehicles such as grain haulers, livestock carriers, and refrigerated trucks. These vehicles often carry unique risks, from shifting loads to hazardous materials, making experienced legal counsel essential for victims seeking justice.
No matter the type of truck or the circumstances of the accident, we have the experience and resources to hold negligent parties accountable. Our Seasoned 18-Wheeler Truck Accident Lawyers fight for you.
Some Past Truck Accident Cases Handled by the Willis Firm
Underride Accident – Death
Settled During Trial
Truck Driver Fatigue – Death
Settled Out of Court
Running Stop Sign – Two Deaths
Settled Out of Court
Illegal Passing – Death
Settled Before Trial
Logging Truck
Catastrophic Injuries
Settled Out of Court
Truck Driver DUI – Death
Settled Out of Court
Truck Causes Rollover – Death
Settled After Suit Filed
Oilfield Pipe Truck
Wrongful Death
Settled Before Trial
Rear-Ended by Truck – SCI
Settled Before Trial
With decades of experience handling truck accident cases, we’ve seen it all. Some of the most common causes of trucking accidents include:
Collisions involving 18-wheelers and semi-trucks often result in catastrophic injuries due to the enormous size and weight of these vehicles compared to passenger cars. A fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, while a typical passenger car, SUV, or pickup truck weighs between 3,000 to 8,000+ pounds. This extreme weight disparity means that during a collision, the smaller vehicle and its occupants absorb a disproportionate amount of force, causing violent impacts and crushing injuries and all too often, death.
Serious Injuries & Losses from Truck Accidents Often Include:
Sadly, many victims of 18-wheeler truck accidents do not survive the crash due to the extreme forces involved. In such cases, families may pursue a wrongful death lawsuit to seek justice and compensation for their loved one’s loss. These claims can help cover funeral expenses, medical bills, lost income, loss of companionship, and emotional suffering.
The violent nature of truck accidents, combined with the negligence of drivers or trucking companies, makes these crashes among the deadliest and devastating on U.S. highways. Our law firm is dedicated to helping victims and their families receive the maximum compensation for their losses and damages in a wrongful death truck accident lawsuit.
Victims of serious trucking accidents often face overwhelming medical bills, lost wages, permanent disabilities, and significant emotional distress. Our experienced truck accident attorneys fight to secure the maximum financial compensation possible to help clients recover and regain stability. Whether through negotiated settlements or court verdicts, we pursue justice for every aspect of their losses, including:
We seek full compensation for all medical-related costs, including emergency care, surgeries, hospital stays, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and future medical treatments for chronic conditions or long-term disabilities. Additionally, we fight for your need for medical and nursing and rehab treatments, second opinions and specialist consultations, diagnostic tests, medications, and adaptive medical equipment like prosthetics, wheelchairs, and home medical devices.
Truck accident injuries can leave victims unable to work for weeks, months, or permanently. We aggressively pursue compensation for lost wages, future income loss, and diminished earning potential. If a client is unable to return to their previous job due to a disability, we fight for additional compensation to cover vocational retraining and long-term financial security. In cases where our client’s injuries prevent them from ever working again, we pursue the collection of all future wages, perks, raises for inflation and health benefits, for the remainder of the reasonable work life of the injured client.
Beyond financial damages, truck accident victims often experience severe physical pain, emotional trauma, depression, and lasting psychological distress. We seek compensation for past, present, and future pain and suffering and mental anguish types of damages ensuring that our clients receive proper recognition, and treatment for these injuries.
For victims left with scarring, amputation injuries, or other permanent disfigurements, we demand significant compensation. These types of injuries not only affect a person’s physical appearance but also impact self-esteem, mental health, and daily functionality.
Severe injuries impact not only victims but also their families. In cases of life changing injuries, loss of consortium damages can be awarded to compensate the injured’s spouse for their loss of companionship, loss of affection, and support following a catastrophic injury. Additionally, damages may be awarded for loss of enjoyment of life, emotional distress, and psychological suffering.
Serious trucking injuries may require victims to make life-altering adjustments at home as well. We fight to secure compensation for wheelchair ramps, home-health care nurses, home accessibility modifications, specialized vehicles for disabled individuals, and ongoing personal care assistance in past and into the future.
In cases involving reckless behavior, intoxicated truck drivers, or willful violations of federal trucking regulations, we aggressively pursue punitive damages in truck accident cases. These financial penalties not only punish wrongdoers but also deter dangerous conduct by trucking companies, their drivers and others into the future.
Our mission is simple: to hold negligent trucking companies and truckers accountable and secure the maximum possible compensation for our clients. If you or a loved one has suffered due to a truck accident, contact us today for a free consultation.
When involved in a truck accident, time is of the essence. Immediate action is crucial to preserve evidence, secure witness statements, and meet legal filing deadlines. Without swift intervention, critical proof can be lost or destroyed, making it more difficult to hold negligent trucking companies and drivers accountable. As time goes on, vital witnesses may become harder to locate, and deadlines can expire. At Willis Law, we take proactive steps to ensure the strongest possible case for our clients.
Truck accident evidence, including black box data, tire marks, truck repairs and maintenance reports, vehicle damage, and accident scene conditions, can be lost over time. We act fast to ensure all evidence is collected before it disappears.
Witness and law enforcement testimony is vital in proving liability. We conduct interviews immediately, as memories fade over time, weakening the case.
We work with accident reconstruction specialists, mechanical engineers, and trucking safety experts to analyze every detail of the crash.
Certain truck accident claims against some governmental entities require written notices to be filed within 60-90 days, and some states impose a statute of limitations as short as one year, in other states it is two to five years. Failing to act in time can jeopardize your right to compensation. Don’t Guess What the Filing Date is, Call Us to Discuss. You only have one shot,, to get it correct.
We don’t wait. Once all key evidence is gathered, we immediately file your claim in the most favorable jurisdiction, increasing the pressure on trucking companies and their insurers to settle faster or a certain face trial. There is no reason to wait and see. Waiting favors the Defendants in Most Cases!
If you or a loved one has been injured in a semi-truck accident, or any type of commercial truck collision, don’t wait until it’s too late. Call our experienced truck accident attorneys today for a free consultation.
If you or anyone has been injured in a truck accident, take the following steps:
The value of a truck accident case depends on multiple factors, including:
Liability in a truck accident can fall on multiple parties, such as:
Winning a truck accident lawsuit requires strong evidence to establish fault. A truck accident attorney will gather and analyze:
Without a truck accident lawyer, critical evidence may be lost, making it harder to prove liability. A skilled attorney knows where to search for the needed proof and ensures the trucking company doesn’t hide or destroy key records.
Each state has a statute of limitations that sets a deadline for filing truck accident claims. In most states, the deadline is between one and three years from the date of the accident. However, specific circumstances—such as claims against government entities—may have shorter deadlines. Contact Willis Law as soon as possible to discuss the facts, location of accident and potential defendants to ensure you don’t miss your filing deadline and that the correct and most favorable venue to file the lawsuit is researched immediately.
Insurance companies often attempt to deny or minimize claims by arguing that:
At Willis Law, we fight back with strong legal advocacy, expert testimony, and extensive evidence to ensure our clients receive the compensation they deserve.
After a truck accident, victims often wonder if they can handle their case without legal help. However, trucking companies and insurers aggressively fight claims, making it difficult to recover full compensation without a truck accident lawyer.
A skilled truck accident attorney understands FMCSA regulations, trucking laws, and corporate liability, ensuring that all responsible parties—the truck driver, trucking company, cargo loaders, and manufacturers—are held accountable.
Hiring a truck accident lawyer provides key advantages:
With serious injuries, lost wages, and mounting medical bills, having a truck accident attorney ensures you receive the compensation you deserve rather than settling for less.
Truck accident claims vary in length depending on the severity of injuries, witnesses' memories, liability disputes, and insurance company tactics. Some cases settle in months, while others take over a year. Your team of truck accident lawyers will never put your case on the back burner, but rather constantly be taking depositions and pushing the case toward trial.
Factors affecting the timeline:
Most truck accident cases settle out of court, but a lawyer ready for trial pressures insurers into offering larger settlements. This is when a lawyer with over 40 years of experience with 100’s of millions of dollars in past recoveries is needed to push a catastrophic injury case to resolution whether in a settlement mediation or at the courthouse.
At Willis Law, we never send you a bill. We always work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay unless we secure a settlement (that you have agreed to) or verdict for you by a jury or the court. This no fees or expenses unless you win approach, ensures that every injured person has access to experienced legal representation, regardless of their financial circumstances.
With over 40 years of trial experience and a reputation for achieving exceptional results, Willis Law is here to fight for you. No matter what state the 18-wheeler or commercial truck accident occurred, we can assist you by associating with local attorneys on your case. This team of truck accident attorneys that we build doesn’t cost you any additional attorney fees.
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