Finding Justice for Trucking Accident Victims

Trucking Accident Attorneys with Expertise & Dedicated Resources 

Truck Accidents Compared to Car Accidents 

Collisions with commercial trucks or buses often result in catastrophic injuries or death. Truck accidents differ from car crashes due to the comprehensive federal regulations that trucking companies must follow and the amount of technology available to determine all the causes of a crash. Our firm has specialized knowledge of these regulations and extensive experience in uncovering whether a crash could have been prevented. 

We will hold truck drivers and trucking companies accountable by reviewing:    

• Driver vehicle inspection reports and maintenance records   
• Electronic driver logs   
• GPS tracking   
• Electronic control module (ECM)   
• Truck driver’s cell phone records   
• Business records kept by the trucking company  

By obtaining and reviewing this (and other information), we are often able to not only prove the immediate cause of the crash, but also ways in which the trucking company failed to monitor and train its drivers to prevent such dangerous driving from occurring.   

For example, we have been able to prove that the cause of many crashes involved unexpected causes that relate to routine unsafe operation caused or permitted by trucking companies. These causes include: 

• Driver fatigue and drowsiness (link to blog) 
• Distracted driving (link to blog) 
• Violating federal regulations; and 
• Ignoring patterns of unsafe driving

Our goal is not only to obtain compensation for our clients who have been victims of trucking accidents, but also to hold those accountable who caused the crash or could have prevented the crash to protect other drivers on the road from such dangerous behavior.

How Do We Help Our Clients Obtain Answers and Justice in a Trucking Accident?

We are one of the few firms with a full-time physician and registered nurse on staff to assist in case preparation to make sure we understand the full picture of your injuries and future medical care needed.  We also have a dedicated team of truck accident attorneys who regularly work with trucking safety experts and accident reconstructionists who are ready at a moment's notice to inspect the scene, the vehicles, and obtain crucial information needed to prove your case before it disappears.   

Get the Legal Help You Need Before It's Too Late 

Trucking companies often deploy adjusters, risk managers, and attorneys immediately to gather favorable evidence and minimize their risk. It’s crucial to have your own truck accident team who can act quickly if you or a family member is a victim of a truck accident. Contact the Plakas Mannos team today to get started.