Truck & Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Truck & Commercial Vehicle Accident Claims
Why Truck Accidents Are Different
Crashes involving tractor-trailers, box trucks, or delivery vans are not just “big car accidents.” A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh 20–30 times more than a passenger car, meaning even a low-speed impact can cause catastrophic injuries. These cases are also more complex—multiple parties may share fault, from the driver to the trucking company to maintenance contractors. On top of that, federal safety regulations, like hours-of-service limits designed to prevent driver fatigue, add layers of evidence and legal strategy that most car accident cases don’t require.
Common Causes of Truck Crashes
We’ve seen too many serious collisions across Maryland and Washington, D.C., caused by preventable errors such as:
- Driver fatigue from exceeding legal driving hours
- Overloaded or unsecured cargo that shifts or spills
- Brake or equipment failures from poor maintenance
- Wide-turn and blind-spot errors unique to large trucks
- Speeding or reckless driving in urban and highway settings
- Impaired driving, including stimulant misuse or alcohol use
Bad weather, heavy traffic on I-95, or tight urban turns in areas like Fells Point can magnify these dangers when trucking companies cut corners.
Trucking Industry Regulations & Your Case
Truck drivers and companies must follow strict Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules—limits on driving hours, mandatory vehicle inspections, and driver drug testing, to name a few. When these rules are ignored, it can be powerful proof of negligence. Our team knows how to obtain and interpret logbooks, “black box” electronic data, GPS records, and maintenance reports to uncover safety violations that contributed to a crash.
Who May Be Liable?
Truck accidents often involve more than just the driver. Liability may fall on:
- The
truck driver for negligent or reckless operation
- The
trucking company for unsafe policies, poor training, or pressuring drivers to violate safety rules
- Maintenance providers for improper repairs or inspections
- Cargo loaders for securing loads incorrectly
- Manufacturers of defective truck parts, like faulty brakes or tires
We dig deep to identify every responsible party—because the more accountability we find, the more resources are available to cover your losses.
We Fight for Full Compensation
Truck crashes often result in life-changing injuries, including spinal cord damage, brain trauma, multiple fractures, or wrongful death. These cases demand aggressive advocacy. We work with accident reconstruction experts, leading medical professionals, and economic consultants to thoroughly document your damages—from emergency care to lifelong medical needs, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering. Trucking companies have teams protecting their interests; you deserve a team just as strong fighting for yours.
Our Experience in
Truck Accident Cases
Our attorneys have represented victims of serious trucking collisions across Maryland and Washington, D.C., including crashes on major highways like I-70, I-83, I-495, and key thoroughfares throughout the region. We understand how quickly trucking companies send investigators to a crash scene and how critical it is to preserve evidence before it disappears. Whether the crash was caused by a fatigued driver or a company that ignored maintenance issues, we have the resources and experience to take on large insurers and corporate defense teams.
Get Help After a Truck Accident
Free Consultation for Car Accident Victims
If you or a loved one has been hit by a semi-truck or other commercial vehicle, don’t wait to get legal advice. Contact our Maryland and Washington, D.C. truck accident lawyers for a free consultation. We’ll investigate promptly, protect your rights, and only get paid if we win your case.