A crash involving an 80,000-pound semi-truck is not just a "big car accident." It involves complex federal regulations, massive insurance policies, and teams of corporate lawyers fighting to pay you nothing.
The Stakes Are Higher
Commercial trucks carry insurance policies worth $1 million or more. Because the payouts are higher, trucking companies dispatch "Rapid Response Teams" to the crash scene within hours to gather evidence to defend themselves. You need a lawyer who can move just as fast.
Federal Regulations (FMCSA)
Truck drivers are subject to strict federal laws that don't apply to regular drivers, including:
- Hours of Service: Limits on how long they can drive without a break.
- Maintenance Logs: Requirements for regular brake and tire inspections.
- Cargo Loading: Rules for securing heavy loads.
We know how to subpoena these records to prove the trucking company was negligent.
