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Updated September 2026. General information, not legal advice about your case.
Truck accidents: what to know
In 2024, 5,340 people were killed and an estimated 161,201 were injured in crashes involving large trucks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A loaded truck can weigh 20 to 30 times as much as a car. The injuries are often severe.
Why truck cases are different
- More than one company can be responsible. The driver, the trucking company, the company that loaded the cargo, and the company that maintained the truck can all share fault.
- Federal safety rules apply. Interstate truck drivers generally may drive no more than 11 hours after 10 hours off duty, and must take a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving (FMCSA). Breaking these rules can prove fault.
- More insurance. Interstate for-hire freight carriers must carry at least $750,000 in liability coverage (49 CFR 387.9), much more than a passenger car.
- The evidence is in the company's hands. Electronic logs, engine data, dashcam video, maintenance records and the driver's file. Much of it can be overwritten or discarded. A lawyer should send a preservation letter right away.
How fault works
Fault rules are different in each state. In California, Arizona and Missouri, you can recover even if you were partly at fault, reduced by your share. In Nevada, Illinois and Texas, a large share of the blame can bar recovery completely. Trucking companies and their insurers move fast after a crash. We move faster.
What to do now
- Get medical care, and keep going to follow-up visits.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the other side's insurer.
- Save photos, witness names and the police or incident report number.
- Ask nearby businesses and homes to save video right away. See how long camera footage is kept.
- Do not talk to the trucking company or its insurer. They often send a team to the scene within hours.
- Call us. The consultation is free, and there is no fee or cost unless we recover money for you.
Deadlines
Deadlines vary by state and by case. Claims against a government agency can have deadlines measured in months. Call early, and we find the deadline that applies to you.
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