Semis are larger, heavier, and harder to maneuver than smaller vehicles. These factors combine to ensure that collisions with semis are rarely small and easy to recover from. Large trucks can be dangerous for other motorists.
Staring down a mountain of medical bills, physical therapy, vehicle repair or replacement, and everything else that comes from an auto accident is incredibly daunting. You don’t have to face these challenges alone when you have the personal injury attorneys at The Advocates on your side.
Contact our Oklahoma truck accident lawyers for your free case evaluation. We are ready to help you get your life back.
Check for injuries immediately after your accident
Contact The Advocates for legal advice and representation
Seek medical care for your injuries
Get your vehicle repaired
When you’ve completed treatment, your attorney will compile your medical records
Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the other party
You will pay nothing out-of-pocket when you hire an Advocate.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees.
Our truck accident lawyers work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We do not get paid unless we win your case, and you receive a settlement.
For more information on how settlements and payment work, please see our contingency fee information page.
If the truck accident resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a truck accident lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.
Your attorney will gather evidence, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary.
The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with a truck accident lawyer. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your case is worth without paying a dime.
Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to accident claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.
In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to a several years. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.
When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your accident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your truck accident lawyer will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.
In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.
For nearly 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive fair compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
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The injuries from commercial truck accidents are often more severe than those from other accidents. Common types of truck accident injuries include:
Truckers are generally paid by the mile and work long hours with few breaks. They are incentivized to keep driving, even when tired. Due to these conditions, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) created the Hours of Service Rule.
The Hours of Service Rule is as follows:
Truckers must adhere to the Hours of Service Rule but should take breaks beyond those requirements as necessary to avoid fatigue. Falling asleep behind the wheel is dangerous for anyone, but fatigued driving is especially hazardous for truckers due to the size and weight of semi-trucks.
Every case is different, so you should speak to a personal injury attorney to know what you can seek in your specific case.
As a general guide, some common damages sought by truck accident victims include:
A car accident lawyer with The Advocates can help you determine what you can seek. Contact our Oklahoma office today for a free case review.
Beyond the typical responsibility between the parties involved in an accident, in semi-truck accidents, the companies responsible for training and maintenance of the driver and truck may hold some responsibility.
If the truck driver was not driving responsibly, they may bear the majority of the fault for the crash.
Trucking companies employing commercial drivers may be held liable if it is determined that they were not properly training their drivers or maintaining their trucks.
Truck manufacturers may be held responsible if mechanical failure was responsible for the crash.
An investigation may be conducted to determine the liable parties. Photo and video evidence from the scene, witness testimony, accident reports, maintenance records, the trucker’s activity logs, and the truck’s black box data may all be examined to determine who was at fault in the accident.
An experienced Oklahoma truck accident attorney can help you file an injury claim if you’ve experienced serious injuries.
An accident involving a semi can be ruinous. You can feel lost and alone, unsure of your next actions or how to begin regaining some sense of normalcy. Big rigs are massive things that can cause enormous damage.
The toll these accidents take, whether through driver error or just unforeseen circumstance, is devastating. You need someone in your corner who cares about you and your loved ones.
The Advocates personal injury law firm sees our clients as more than just cases to be won. We strive to ensure they are treated like we treat our loved ones.
Contact our Oklahoma personal injury attorneys today for a free consultation. You deserve legal representation that treats you like a friend. You deserve an Advocate.
