Commercial Truck Accident Lawyer: Hold Trucking Companies Accountable
An accident involving an 18-wheeler commercial truck is a serious event that can result in innocent drivers suffering critical injuries, leaving their families to face devastating losses and debts. Such accidents often lead to immediate medical and financial emergencies. In our area, the Mohawk Valley, high-accident roadways like Route 29 and Route 29A can be significantly affected by collisions involving semi trucks, leaving lasting impacts on both the truck’s owner and the driver involved.
Since 1937, our multigenerational personal injury law firm has championed the rights and recovery of families in Gloversville, Amsterdam and throughout Fulton and Montgomery counties. Our attorneys provide over 104 years of combined personal injury experience to fight for you – and to ensure that powerful transportation companies stand before you, not you before them.
How does a commercial truck accident investigation differ from a standard car crash?
Unlike other types of car crash cases, the complexity of a commercial crash is magnified due to overlapping layers of federal safety rules and laws, electronic black box data, and large, seasoned corporate defense attorneys sent immediately to your crash scene.
To build a strong commercial truck accident claim, your attorney must secure critical evidence, including Electronic Logging Device (ELD) data, driver work logs, maintenance records, dispatch communications and documentation of any relevant FMCSA safety violations.
Who can be held legally liable in a commercial 18-wheeler accident case?
The liable parties in a truck crash case are often broader than just the truck driver. Based on the specific details of your collision, we have held trucking companies, cargo loaders, truck manufacturers, and even shipping companies responsible for damages. We also investigate potential hiring negligence, negligent training by trucking companies, or pressure on drivers to exceed federal hours-of-service limits for additional profit.
How long do I have to preserve evidence, such as the truck’s black box, after a crash?
There is no fixed statutory deadline for issuing a preservation demand, but federal regulations require motor carriers to retain electronic log data for only six months. Our motor vehicle accidents attorneys immediately issue a spoliation letter to trigger formal legal duties to preserve all electronic control module (ECM) data, driver records and vehicle inspection logs before routine overwriting occurs.
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If you or someone you love has been involved in a truck accident, please get in touch with one of our Gloversville or Amsterdam offices at 518-620-3400 or use the online contact form.