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Anyone who has spent time driving understands that large trucks are a constant sight on the roads. The trucking industry is a mainstay of the American economy and unfortunately trucking accidents occur nearly every day. If you have sustained serious injuries or extensive damage as a result of an accident, consider contacting the team of experienced truck accident lawyers at McDonald Law Firm.

Our firm handles all types of truck claims, including:

18-wheeler accidents
Dump truck accidents
Flatbed truck accidents
Fuel rig accidents
Garbage truck accidents
Tanker truck accidents
Tow truck accidents
Tractor-trailer accidents

A truck accident can be especially devastating.

Commercial trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, and they can move with as much speed as much smaller vehicles. As a result, when a truck accident occurs, the basic physics involved leave behind a wake of devastation. These vehicles can tear through anything that they encounter, and they are also prone to tipping on their sides which creates an entirely different type of danger.

It’s not uncommon for truck drivers to escape an accident relatively unscathed while the passengers of the car they hit suffer catastrophic injuries.

We don’t get paid unless you win. Period.

The last thing you need to worry about is how to pay for an attorney when you are juggling medical bills, car repairs, time off work, etc. We’ll handle your personal injury case on a contingency basis, which means you never owe our firm any out-of-pocket fees or expenses. We only get paid if we win compensation for you ― either through settlement or a trial.

Injured in a truck accident? Our attorneys will fight for you: 877-568-8304

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Protect yourself.

Talk to an experienced truck accident lawyer before you…

Provide statements about your accident.
Don’t be pressured into sharing information that could be used against you to limit how much you are paid for your accident.
Sign any medical authorization release forms.
Information on these forms could expose private health history that may work against you in a claim.
Discuss or consider a settlement.
Negotiating a settlement without a lawyer could result in settlement offers that are much lower than the claim is actually worth.

We’ll fight for your rights.

If you’ve been injured or suffered because of a negligent truck driver or trucking company, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your losses. Hiring McDonald Law Firm from the start could make a significant difference in how much, and how soon, you may receive financial compensation. With decades of experience, we’ll provide you with effective representation when you need it most.

Truck Accidents by the Numbers

2015 data. Source: U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

116,000

Number of people estimated to have been injured in crashes involving large trucks

4,067

Number of people killed in crashes involving large trucks

74%

Percentage of people killed in large-truck crashes who were occupants of the other vehicles

Discovery can be an uphill battle.

If you file a personal injury lawsuit against a trucking company, the discovery process is one of the most important steps your truck accident lawyer will take. Our truck accident lawyers will uncover evidence that could be of critical importance to your case:

Was the driver an employee, an independent contractor or a sole proprietor at the time of the accident?
How many hours was the driver allowed to drive?
Did the driver keep accurate logs of his or her time behind the wheel?
Was the driver licensed, qualified and/or trained to operate the truck involved in the accident?
Was the vehicle properly maintained?
Did the company property vet the driver before hiring him/her?

Trucking company negligence may be a factor.

Many truck accidents result from individual driver error or reckless behavior at the wheel.. However, a substantial number of truck accidents result from trucking company negligence. Trucking companies have legal obligations to both their employees and other drivers on the road to not recklessly endanger their well-being.

Few industries are more heavily regulated than the trucking industry. Every aspect of moving a load of cargo must meet certain guidelines and rules, including the type of cargo involved, the weight of the cargo, how the cargo is loaded and how many hours at one time the driver is allowed to drive.

Evidence is essential to building a strong case. We know what to do: 877-568-8304

We’ll fight to get the compensation you may be owed.

When you hire the truck accident lawyers at McDonald Law Firm, your case receives top-notch legal services from a powerful personal injury firm. We’ll be on your side throughout the entire process so that you don’t have to worry about insurance adjusters, medical bills, or time off of work.

Call us today for a free, no-obligation consultation: 877-803-2897.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an accident due to the fault of someone else, contact an experienced truck accident lawyer at McDonald Law Firm for a free, no-obligation consultation. Our dedicated personal injury team will help you determine the best course of action to secure the compensation that may be owed to you.

Compensation may cover:

Medical bills
Therapy and rehabilitation costs
Pain and suffering
Living expenses during recovery
Lost wages
Loss of future earning potential
Disability or permanent injury

The most common types of truck accidents include:

Blind Spots / No Zone Accidents
Trucks have larger blind spots known as No Zone areas along each rear side. The larger the truck, the larger the blind spot.

Brake Failure Accidents
Brake failure happens for a number of reasons, including improper installation, poor maintenance, overheating, overuse or stopping at high speeds. The heavier the truck, the higher the risk of brake failure.

Head On Collisions
Head-on collisions happens when the front end of a truck collides with the front end of another vehicle. This is one of the deadliest type of accidents for passengers of the other vehicle.

Jackknife Accidents
Jackknifes happen when a truck’s drive axle brakes lock up, causing the trailer to skid. The trailer only stops skidding after forming a 90 degree angle with the tractor. This type of accident frequently results in a rollover.

Lost Load Accidents
When cargo is not properly loaded or secured to the trailer, it can become dislodged during route and scattered on the road, causing hazardous conditions for the vehicles behind the truck.

Rear-End Collisions
The heavier a truck, the more distance required to stop. The average stopping distance for an 80,000 pound truck that is driving at 65 mph is 525 feet, nearly the length of two football fields.

Rollover Accidents
There are many contributing factors to rollovers, including fast speeds, steep inclines or steep declines, taking a curve too fast or overcorrecting.

T-Bone Collisions
T-Bones happen when a truck crashes into the side of another vehicle. These occur most often when a truck runs a red light or stop sign and crashes into the vehicle that had the right-of-way.

Tire Blowout Accidents
Tire blowouts can be caused a by improper maintenance, overloaded trailer, tire defects or poor road conditions. Regaining control of a truck after a tires has blown can be extremely difficult.

Underrides / Short Stop Collisions
Underrides are one of the most dangerous and fatal types of truck accidents. They happen when a smaller vehicle hits the back of a truck and continues underneath the rear trailer.

Wide Turns / Swinging Turns / Squeeze-Play Accidents
When a truck makes a right turn, the driver will typically swing left in order to make the turn, and can often catch other vehicles in its blind spot.