Why 18 Wheeler Crashes Demand Specialized Legal Expertise

When you need an 18 wheeler truck accident lawyer, you’re facing one of the most complex and devastating types of vehicle crashes. Here’s what you need to know:

Key Facts About 18 Wheeler Accident Cases:
– Severity: 71% of fatalities in large truck crashes are occupants of other vehicles
– Weight difference: Commercial trucks weigh 20-30 times more than passenger cars
– Stopping distance: Fully loaded trucks need up to 400 feet to stop vs. 130-140 feet for cars
– Legal complexity: Multiple parties, federal regulations, and specialized evidence required
– Time sensitivity: Critical evidence can be destroyed or overwritten within days

The aftermath of an 18-wheeler crash is overwhelming. Unlike regular car accidents, these cases involve federal trucking regulations, multiple insurance companies, and catastrophic injuries that can change your life forever.

Commercial trucks can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds – imagine that force colliding with your 3,000-pound passenger vehicle. The physics alone explain why truck accidents result in such severe injuries and why insurance companies fight so hard to minimize payouts.

In 2020, there were 4,965 fatalities in accidents involving large trucks across the United States. These aren’t just statistics – they represent families torn apart and survivors facing massive medical bills, lost wages, and uncertain futures.

The trucking industry operates under strict federal regulations that most people don’t understand. Hours-of-service rules, electronic logging devices, cargo securement standards, and maintenance requirements all play crucial roles in determining fault and liability. Without an experienced truck accident lawyer, you’re fighting a losing battle against well-funded trucking companies and their aggressive legal teams.

Understanding 18-Wheeler Accidents vs. Regular Car Wrecks

When you’re involved in a crash with an 18-wheeler, you’re not dealing with just another car accident. The difference is like comparing a firecracker to dynamite – both are dangerous, but one can completely change your life in an instant.

The brutal reality of physics makes truck accidents devastatingly different from regular car crashes. Picture this: your family sedan weighs about 3,000 pounds, while the truck that just hit you can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds. That’s like being struck by 26 cars all at once.

This massive weight disparity creates what safety experts call “incompatible crashes.” When two cars collide, both vehicles absorb some of the impact energy. But when an 18-wheeler hits your car, your vehicle takes almost all the punishment. It’s no wonder that truck accidents are 65% more likely to result in fatal injuries compared to crashes between passenger vehicles.

The stopping distance alone tells a frightening story. While you can bring your car to a stop in about 130-140 feet when traveling 55 mph, that fully loaded truck barreling toward you needs up to 400 feet to stop. Even when truck drivers see danger ahead, the laws of physics often make collision unavoidable.

Jackknife accidents create some of the most terrifying scenarios on our highways. When a truck’s trailer swings out to form a 90-degree angle with the cab, it becomes a massive barrier blocking multiple lanes. These crashes account for 10% of all trucking-related deaths and often trigger devastating multi-vehicle pileups.

Then there are underride accidents – perhaps the most horrific type of truck crash. In these collisions, your vehicle slides underneath the truck’s trailer. Federal data shows that 90% of fatal rear-impact crashes and 70% of fatal side-impact crashes with trucks involve underride. These accidents often result in roof shearing and injuries too severe to describe.

The blind spots around 18-wheelers are enormous compared to what you’re used to with cars. Trucks have four major blind spots: 20 feet directly in front, 200 feet directly behind, and wide areas along both sides. If you can’t see the truck driver in their mirrors, they have no idea you’re there.

Common Causes on U.S. Highways

Understanding why these crashes happen can help you stay safer on the road. Driver error causes about 90% of large-truck crashes, but the real story is more complicated than simple mistakes.

Driver fatigue is a silent killer on our highways, causing nearly 6,000 truck crashes every year. Federal hours-of-service regulations are supposed to prevent exhausted drivers from operating these massive vehicles. The rules limit drivers to 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty, with a maximum 14-hour workday.

But here’s the problem: trucking companies often pressure drivers to meet unrealistic deadlines, leading to dangerous violations. Making matters worse, 28% of truck drivers suffer from sleep apnea, turning every trip into a potential disaster waiting to happen.

Mechanical failures create equally dangerous situations. When truck tires blow out or shed their treads, the debris becomes deadly projectiles. Brake failures are especially terrifying given the massive weight these vehicles carry. Federal law requires daily pre-trip inspections, but some trucking companies cut corners on maintenance to save money.

Improper loading causes many of the jackknife and rollover accidents we see. When cargo is loaded too far back or too high above the center of gravity, it affects how the truck handles. Shifting cargo can cause drivers to lose control in emergency situations. Overweight loads not only violate federal regulations but also increase braking distances and reduce vehicle stability.

Weather conditions that might slow down a car can be deadly for trucks. High winds can flip empty trailers, while rain and ice make it nearly impossible for heavy trucks to stop safely. Unfortunately, economic pressure often forces drivers to continue operating in dangerous conditions.

Typical Catastrophic Injuries

The injuries from 18-wheeler accidents are in a league of their own. The massive forces involved often result in life-changing injuries that require years of treatment and rehabilitation.

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are frighteningly common in truck crashes. The violent impact can cause lasting cognitive problems, personality changes, and the need for lifelong care. What makes TBI especially dangerous is that symptoms may not appear immediately – you might feel fine at the scene but develop serious problems hours or days later.

Spinal cord injuries often result in partial or complete paralysis. The crushing force of truck accidents can damage your spine in ways that require immediate surgery and months of rehabilitation. These injuries frequently mean permanent lifestyle changes and the need for ongoing medical care that can cost millions of dollars over a lifetime.

Crush injuries happen when the massive weight of a truck literally crushes parts of your body. In the most severe cases, traumatic amputations occur right at the crash scene. These injuries require immediate emergency surgery and often result in permanent disability that affects every aspect of your life.

Severe burns can occur when truck accidents involve fuel spills or hazardous materials. Many trucks carry dangerous cargo that can ignite or release toxic chemicals. Internal injuries from blunt force trauma may not be visible but can be life-threatening. Damage to organs and internal bleeding sometimes don’t show symptoms until hours after the crash.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects many truck accident survivors. The psychological trauma of such a violent crash can cause lasting anxiety, depression, and fear of driving. This invisible injury is just as real as physical wounds and often requires professional treatment.

When you’re facing injuries this severe, you need an 18 wheeler truck accident lawyer who understands the medical complexities and can fight for compensation that covers not just your current needs, but your future care as well.

Accident Factor	Passenger Car Crash	18-Wheeler Crash
Vehicle Weight	3,000 pounds	Up to 80,000 pounds
Stopping Distance	130-140 feet	Up to 400 feet
Fatality Rate	Standard baseline	65% higher
Blind Spot Coverage	Minimal areas	20 ft front, 200 ft rear, wide sides
Regulatory Oversight	State traffic laws	Federal FMCSA regulations
Insurance Coverage	$30K minimum (varies by state)	$750K minimum federal requirement

Immediate Steps After a Truck Crash

The moments following an 18-wheeler crash are critical for both your safety and your legal case. Your actions in these first minutes and hours can significantly impact your ability to recover fair compensation later.

Ensure Safety First

If you’re conscious and able to move, your first priority is safety. Move to a safe location away from traffic if possible, but don’t leave the scene. Activate your hazard lights and set up warning flares or cones if available. Other vehicles may not see the accident scene clearly, especially around large trucks.

Call 911 immediately, even if injuries seem minor. The force involved in truck accidents can cause internal injuries or traumatic brain injuries that aren’t immediately apparent. Emergency medical personnel need to evaluate you at the scene, and their documentation becomes crucial evidence for your case.

Document Everything

Take extensive photographs and videos of the accident scene, including:
– All vehicle damage from multiple angles
– Skid marks and debris patterns
– Road conditions and weather
– Traffic signs and signals
– Your visible injuries
– The truck’s license plate and DOT number

Collect contact and insurance information from the truck driver and any witnesses. Get names, phone numbers, and insurance details. Witness statements can be invaluable, especially if they saw the truck driver’s behavior before the crash.

Preserve Critical Evidence

On-board computer and video recorder data in 18-wheelers can be erased or overwritten quickly. This electronic data often provides the most objective evidence about speed, braking, and driver behavior leading up to the crash. Without immediate action to preserve this data, crucial evidence disappears forever.

What to Avoid Saying to Insurers

Insurance companies will contact you quickly after a truck accident – often within hours. Their goal is to minimize their payout, and they’re trained to use your words against you.

Never Give a Recorded Statement

Insurance adjusters will ask for a recorded statement, claiming it’s “routine” or “required.” This is false. You have no legal obligation to provide a recorded statement to the trucking company’s insurer. These statements are designed to trap you into admitting fault or minimizing your injuries.

Politely decline and tell them you’ll have your attorney contact them. Even innocent statements can be twisted to suggest you were partially at fault or that your injuries aren’t serious.

Don’t Admit Fault or Apologize

Never say “I’m sorry” or make any statements that could be interpreted as admitting fault. Even if you think you may have contributed to the accident, the full investigation may reveal factors you weren’t aware of, such as:
– Hours-of-service violations by the truck driver
– Mechanical defects in the truck
– Improper cargo loading
– Drug or alcohol impairment

Avoid Quick Settlement Offers

Insurance companies often make lowball settlement offers within days of an accident, hoping you’ll accept before understanding the full extent of your injuries and damages. These quick offers are almost always far below what your case is actually worth.

Truck accident injuries often have delayed symptoms, and the full cost of your medical treatment may not be known for weeks or months. Once you accept a settlement, you typically cannot seek additional compensation later.

18 Wheeler Truck Accident Lawyer: Emergency Checklist

When you need an 18 wheeler truck accident lawyer, time is of the essence. Here’s what we do immediately to protect your case:

Deploy Quick Response Team

We send our expert truck accident response team to the scene as soon as possible. Trucking companies and their insurers deploy their own emergency response teams within hours to protect their interests – we level the playing field by conducting our own immediate investigation.

Send Spoliation Letters

We immediately send spoliation letters to the trucking company, requiring them to preserve all evidence including:
– Electronic logging device (ELD) data
– Driver logs and records
– Maintenance records
– Drug and alcohol testing results
– Video footage from dashcams or security cameras
– The truck’s event data recorder (black box)

Secure Expert Witnesses

We engage accident reconstruction specialists, trucking industry experts, and medical professionals to begin building your case immediately. These experts can identify regulatory violations and establish the true cause of the accident.

Building a Powerful Claim: Liability, Evidence & Regulations

Truck accident cases involve multiple layers of liability that don’t exist in regular car accidents. Understanding who can be held responsible and what evidence proves their negligence is crucial for maximizing your compensation.

Multi-Party Liability in Truck Crashes

Unlike car accidents where typically only the drivers are involved, truck accidents can involve numerous potentially liable parties:

The truck driver may be liable for violations of traffic laws, hours-of-service regulations, or driving under the influence. Commercial drivers face stricter standards – their legal BAC limit is 0.04%, half that of regular drivers.

The trucking company or carrier often bears responsibility through vicarious liability for their employee’s actions. They can also be directly liable for negligent hiring, inadequate training, or pressuring drivers to violate safety regulations.

Cargo companies or freight brokers may be liable if improper loading caused the accident. When cargo is loaded too far back, too high, or inadequately secured, it can cause jackknife accidents or loss of control.

Maintenance companies can be held responsible if mechanical failures contributed to the crash. Brake failures, tire blowouts, or other mechanical issues often trace back to inadequate maintenance or repairs.

Vehicle manufacturers may be liable if defective parts caused the accident. This includes design defects, manufacturing flaws, or failure to warn about known dangers.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Regulations

The trucking industry operates under strict federal regulations that create additional avenues for proving negligence. Violations of these regulations can establish negligence per se, making it easier to prove fault.

Electronic logging device rules require trucks to use ELDs to track drivers’ hours of service. These devices provide objective data about whether drivers violated federal hour limits. When drivers exceed the 11-hour driving limit or 14-hour on-duty limit, it’s a clear regulatory violation.

Inspection, maintenance, and repair regulations require trucking companies to conduct regular vehicle inspections and maintain detailed records. Failure to follow these requirements often contributes to mechanical failures that cause accidents.

Driver qualification standards require commercial drivers to meet specific health, training, and licensing requirements. Companies that hire unqualified drivers or fail to conduct proper background checks can be held liable for negligent hiring.

Crucial Evidence to Preserve

The evidence in truck accident cases is more complex and technical than in car accidents. Much of this evidence is time-sensitive and can be destroyed or overwritten if not preserved immediately.

Electronic Data Recorder (EDR) Information

The truck’s “black box” or event data recorder captures critical information about the seconds leading up to the crash, including:
– Vehicle speed
– Brake application
– Engine RPM
– Steering input
– Seatbelt usage

This data can be overwritten by subsequent driving, making immediate preservation essential.

Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Data

ELD data shows whether the driver violated hours-of-service regulations. This information proves whether driver fatigue may have contributed to the accident and whether the trucking company pressured the driver to violate federal rules.

Maintenance and Inspection Records

These documents reveal whether the trucking company properly maintained the vehicle and conducted required inspections. Gaps in maintenance or ignored defects often contribute to mechanical failures.

Driver Qualification Files

The driver’s personnel file contains information about their training, driving record, medical qualifications, and drug/alcohol testing history. This evidence can reveal whether the company should have known the driver posed a safety risk.

Cargo Documentation

Bills of lading, cargo manifests, and loading records show how the cargo was loaded and whether it complied with weight and securement requirements. Improper loading frequently causes loss of control accidents.

Statute of Limitations & Comparative Fault

Understanding the legal deadlines and fault rules in your state is crucial for protecting your rights.

Texas Two-Year Deadline

In Texas, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This deadline is absolute – if you miss it, you lose your right to seek compensation forever. However, the investigation and evidence gathering should begin immediately, not two years later.

Arkansas Three-Year Deadline

Arkansas allows three years to file a truck accident lawsuit, but the same principle applies – start building your case immediately to preserve evidence and protect your rights.

Comparative Fault Rules

Texas follows a modified comparative negligence rule where you can recover damages if you’re less than 51% at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Arkansas uses a similar rule but bars recovery if you’re 50% or more at fault.

Insurance companies will try to shift blame to you to reduce their liability. Having an experienced truck accident lawyer prevents them from unfairly assigning fault for factors beyond your control.

The Role of an 18 Wheeler Truck Accident Lawyer in Maximizing Compensation

When you’re facing the aftermath of a devastating truck crash, choosing the right 18 wheeler truck accident lawyer can mean the difference between a fair recovery and financial ruin. These cases aren’t just bigger versions of car accidents – they’re entirely different legal battles that require specialized expertise, substantial resources, and the courage to take on well-funded trucking companies.

Why Trial Experience Changes Everything

Insurance companies keep detailed files on every attorney who handles truck accident cases. They know exactly which lawyers have the skills and backbone to take cases to trial – and which ones will fold under pressure. When insurance adjusters see that you’ve hired a firm with proven trial experience in trucking cases, their entire approach changes.

At Gibbs & Crivelli, we’ve taken numerous truck accident cases to trial and secured significant verdicts for our clients. This track record isn’t just about past victories – it’s about the leverage it gives us in every negotiation. Insurance companies know we’re not afraid to fight, and that knowledge translates into better settlement offers for you.

Our trial experience also helps us accurately value your case from day one. We understand what Texas juries award in truck accident cases involving catastrophic injuries, and we won’t let insurance companies lowball you with inadequate offers.

Building Your Expert Network

Truck accident cases require a team of specialized experts that most law firms simply can’t afford to hire. Accident reconstruction specialists analyze skid marks, vehicle damage, and electronic data to create detailed models of exactly how your crash occurred. These experts can often prove that the truck driver’s speed, following distance, or reaction time violated safety standards.

Trucking industry experts review driver logs, maintenance records, and company policies with the trained eye of someone who understands how the industry really works. They can spot regulatory violations and dangerous practices that general attorneys might miss entirely.

Medical experts help explain your injuries in terms that insurance companies and juries can understand. When you’re dealing with traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage, having the right medical experts can literally add millions to your case value.

Economic experts calculate not just your current losses, but the lifetime impact of your injuries on your earning capacity and future medical needs. These calculations become crucial when you’re facing decades of ongoing treatment and care.

How Contingency Fees Protect You

We handle every truck accident case on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay absolutely nothing unless we recover compensation for you. This isn’t just about making legal representation affordable – it’s about aligning our interests completely with yours.

When we only get paid if you get paid, you know we’re going to fight as hard as possible for the maximum recovery. We advance all the costs of investigation, expert witnesses, and litigation because we believe in your case. This arrangement allows you to hire experienced legal representation during a time when you may be unable to work and facing mounting medical bills.

Proving Negligence & Safety Violations

The key to winning truck accident cases often lies in proving that the trucking company or driver violated federal safety regulations. These violations can establish negligence per se, meaning the violation itself proves negligence without requiring additional proof.

Uncovering Hours-of-Service Violations

We carefully analyze electronic logging device data and driver logs to identify violations of federal hours-of-service rules. When drivers exceed the 11-hour driving limit or fail to take required 10-hour rest breaks, it establishes that fatigue likely contributed to your crash.

More importantly, we look for patterns that show the trucking company created a culture of regulatory violations. When companies pressure drivers to meet unrealistic delivery schedules, they become directly liable for the crashes that result.

Exposing Maintenance and Inspection Failures

Federal regulations require daily pre-trip inspections and regular maintenance, but trucking companies often cut corners to save money. We examine maintenance records, inspection reports, and repair histories to identify dangerous practices like ignoring brake problems, using worn tires beyond their safe life, or failing to address known mechanical defects.

Investigating Negligent Hiring Practices

We dig deep into the truck driver’s background, training records, and employment history. When trucking companies hire drivers with poor safety records, inadequate training, or disqualifying medical conditions, they can be held directly responsible for negligent hiring.

Securing Full Damages

Truck accident injuries often result in life-changing damages that require comprehensive compensation. We work tirelessly to ensure you receive fair payment for every aspect of your losses, both now and in the future.

Calculating Your Economic Losses

Medical expenses in truck accident cases can be staggering, especially when catastrophic injuries require multiple surgeries, extended hospital stays, and years of rehabilitation. We work with medical experts to document not just your current bills, but the projected cost of future medical care you’ll need for the rest of your life.

Lost wages include far more than just the paychecks you’ve missed. When injuries prevent you from returning to your previous job or reduce your earning capacity, we calculate the total financial impact over your entire working lifetime.

Addressing Your Pain and Suffering

The physical pain and emotional trauma of a truck accident can’t be measured in medical bills alone. Texas law recognizes that victims deserve compensation for the ongoing impact on their quality of life, relationships, and daily activities.

Loss of consortium compensates your spouse for the loss of companionship, support, and intimacy caused by your injuries. These damages acknowledge that truck accidents don’t just hurt victims – they impact entire families.

Pursuing Punitive Damages When Appropriate

In cases involving particularly egregious conduct, Texas law allows punitive damages to punish defendants and deter similar behavior. Examples include drunk driving, falsifying logbooks to hide regulatory violations, or knowingly operating dangerous vehicles. These damages can significantly increase your total recovery while sending a message that such conduct won’t be tolerated.

Frequently Asked Questions About 18 Wheeler Truck Accident Lawyers

When you’re dealing with the aftermath of a devastating truck crash, you probably have urgent questions about your legal options. We understand – this is likely the most overwhelming experience you’ve ever faced, and you need clear answers to make informed decisions about your future.

Why hire an 18 wheeler truck accident lawyer quickly?

The clock starts ticking the moment your accident happens, and every hour that passes puts your case at risk. Here’s why immediate action is so critical for your recovery.

Evidence disappears faster than you think. That black box data recording the truck’s speed and braking? It gets overwritten after just a few days of driving. The electronic logging device showing whether the driver violated federal hours-of-service rules? Gone if we don’t preserve it immediately. Security camera footage from nearby businesses? Most systems automatically delete recordings after 30-60 days.

The trucking company’s team is already working against you. Within hours of your accident, the trucking company dispatches their own investigators, lawyers, and claims adjusters to the scene. They’re not there to help you – they’re gathering evidence to minimize their liability and protect their bottom line. Without your own 18 wheeler truck accident lawyer working just as quickly, you’re fighting an uphill battle.

Your injuries may be worse than they initially appear. Traumatic brain injuries, internal bleeding, and spinal cord damage don’t always show symptoms immediately. Insurance companies know this, which is why they rush to offer quick settlements before you understand the full extent of your injuries. Once you accept their offer, you can’t go back for more money when additional medical problems surface.

Witnesses forget details and move away. The person who saw the truck driver texting before the crash? Their memory becomes less reliable every day that passes. Other drivers who witnessed the accident? They become harder to track down as time goes on. We need to interview witnesses while their memories are fresh and get their statements on record.

How much does a lawyer cost on contingency?

You won’t pay us a penny unless we win your case. That’s our promise, and it’s how virtually all reputable truck accident lawyers work. This arrangement, called a contingency fee, means you can get experienced legal representation without worrying about upfront costs during an already difficult time.

Our fee typically ranges from 33% to 40% of whatever we recover for you. The exact percentage depends on factors like whether your case settles out of court or goes to trial. If we settle your case quickly, our fee is on the lower end. If we have to take your case to trial and fight for months or years, our fee reflects that additional work and risk.

This fee structure actually works in your favor. Because we only get paid when you get paid, we have every incentive to maximize your settlement or verdict. We’re not just your lawyers – we’re your partners in this fight. When you win big, we win too. When insurance companies try to lowball you, we lose money just like you do.

You’ll never get a surprise bill from us. Everything is transparent from day one. We’ll explain exactly how the contingency fee works, what expenses might come up during your case (like expert witness fees), and what you can expect at the end. No hidden costs, no hourly billing, no retainer fees.

What compensation can I expect after a semi-truck crash?

Every truck accident case is unique, but the compensation is typically much higher than regular car accidents. This happens for two main reasons: truck accidents cause more severe injuries, and commercial trucks carry much larger insurance policies – often $1 million to $5 million or more.

Your medical expenses alone can be staggering. We’ve seen clients with initial hospital bills exceeding $500,000 for emergency surgery, ICU stays, and trauma care. But that’s just the beginning. Many truck accident victims need ongoing physical therapy, multiple surgeries, prescription medications, and specialized medical equipment for years or even decades.

Lost wages hit families hard, especially when injuries are permanent. If you’re a construction worker who suffers spinal cord injuries, you may never return to physical labor. If you’re a teacher dealing with traumatic brain injury, cognitive problems might end your career. We calculate not just the paychecks you’ve already missed, but the lifetime earning capacity you’ve lost.

Pain and suffering compensation addresses what money can’t fix. The physical agony, emotional trauma, and loss of life’s pleasures deserve compensation too. Courts and juries understand that truck accident victims endure extraordinary suffering, and they award damages accordingly.

Some cases qualify for punitive damages when trucking companies act recklessly. If the driver was drunk, if the company forced drivers to falsify logbooks, or if they knowingly operated dangerous vehicles, additional punishment damages may apply. These aren’t meant to compensate you – they’re meant to punish bad actors and prevent future tragedies.

The bottom line? While we can’t predict your exact settlement amount, truck accident cases often result in six-figure or seven-figure recoveries. What we can promise is that we’ll fight for every dollar you deserve, whether that means negotiating aggressively with insurance companies or taking your case to trial.

Insurance companies will try to settle quickly for far less than your case is worth. Don’t let them take advantage of your vulnerable situation. Let an experienced 18 wheeler truck accident lawyer evaluate your case and fight for the compensation you truly deserve.

Conclusion

When an 18-wheeler crashes into your life, everything changes in an instant. The physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial uncertainty can feel overwhelming – but you don’t have to face this battle alone.

These cases are nothing like regular car accidents. The federal regulations, multiple insurance companies, and catastrophic injuries create a legal maze that most attorneys simply can’t steer effectively. You need an 18 wheeler truck accident lawyer who lives and breathes these complex cases every single day.

At Gibbs & Crivelli, we’ve seen how trucking companies and their insurers work overtime to protect their bottom line. They have teams of lawyers, investigators, and experts working around the clock to minimize what they pay you. That’s exactly why we fight so hard for our clients – because we know what you’re up against.

We understand the urgency these cases demand. While you’re in the hospital recovering from your injuries, critical evidence is disappearing. Electronic data gets overwritten, witnesses forget details, and physical evidence at the crash scene gets washed away by rain or cleared by road crews.

Our experience with federal trucking regulations isn’t just academic – it’s practical, battle-tested knowledge that we use to build winning cases. We know which expert witnesses can make or break a case, how to read electronic logging device data, and what questions to ask that expose safety violations.

The financial stakes in truck accident cases are enormous. Medical bills can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars, especially when catastrophic injuries require multiple surgeries and long-term care. Lost wages pile up quickly when you can’t work for months or years. The insurance companies know this, which is why they try to settle fast and cheap before you understand the true value of your case.

That’s where our trial experience makes all the difference. Insurance adjusters know which lawyers will actually take a case to court if necessary. When they see our name on a case, they know we’re not afraid to let a jury decide what fair compensation looks like.

We handle every truck accident case on a contingency fee basis because we believe everyone deserves access to experienced legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. You’re already dealing with medical bills and lost income – you shouldn’t have to worry about paying attorney fees upfront too.

The clock is ticking on your case right now. Every hour that passes makes it harder to preserve evidence and protect your rights. The trucking company’s lawyers are already working – shouldn’t yours be too?

If you or someone you love has been injured in an 18-wheeler accident, call us today for a free consultation. We’ll review your case, explain your options, and start fighting for you immediately. More info about Austin truck accident services

Your future depends on the choices you make today. Don’t let the trucking companies and their insurance companies take advantage of you during this vulnerable time. Let us handle the legal fight while you focus on what matters most – your recovery and your family.

Justice isn’t just about money – it’s about holding negligent trucking companies accountable so they don’t hurt other families the way they’ve hurt yours. Contact Gibbs & Crivelli now, and let’s start building your path forward together.