Common causes
Causes often include driver fatigue and hours-of-service violations, speeding, improperly loaded or overweight cargo, inadequate truck maintenance, insufficient driver training, and impaired or distracted driving.
Who may be responsible
Unlike most car crashes, several parties may share fault: the truck driver, the trucking company, the owner of the truck or trailer, a maintenance contractor, or the company that loaded the cargo. Identifying every responsible party is key to full recovery.
Preserving evidence
Trucks carry data recorders and electronic logs, and trucking companies keep maintenance and driver records. This evidence can be lost or overwritten quickly, so acting early to demand its preservation is often decisive.
Compensation you may recover
Recovery may include medical expenses, long-term care, lost income and earning capacity, and compensation for pain and suffering. Because injuries are often severe, future and lifelong costs must be carefully calculated.
How Do Law can help
Do Law acts quickly to preserve crucial evidence, investigates the trucking company’s records and compliance, identifies every liable party, and builds a claim that reflects the true severity of your injuries. Contact us right away after a truck accident.