Why You Need a Trucking Law Specialist After a Serious Truck Accident
When you’ve been involved in a trucking accident, hiring just any personal injury attorney isn’t enough.
These cases are unlike typical car accident claims—they are governed by a unique and complex set of federal and state laws, and they involve far more players, more severe injuries, and much higher stakes.
Understanding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
At the heart of most trucking litigation is the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act (FMCSA), which governs everything from:
- Hours of Service rules (to prevent driver fatigue)
- Truck maintenance and inspection protocols
- Driver qualification standards
- Cargo loading procedures
- Electronic logging device (ELD) requirements
Trucking Cases Are Complex—and So Are Their Insurance Policies
Trucking companies are often quick to claim that only minimal insurance coverage is available. But here’s what they won’t tell you: the right legal strategy can often uncover substantially more coverage.
An attorney experienced in trucking litigation knows how to uncover:
- Umbrella and excess liability policies
- Coverage carried by freight brokers, shippers, or independent contractors
- Policies covering subcontractors and vehicle owners separately
- Insurance gaps caused by improperly classified drivers or leased equipment
Multiple Vehicles, Severe Injuries, and Catastrophic Loss
When trucks crash into multiple cars, they can seriously injure or kill many innocent people. That’s why it’s critical to ensure every party profiting from the delivery is held accountable.
Truck crashes frequently involve multiple cars, pile-ups, and widespread devastation. These collisions often lead to:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage and paralysis
- Amputations
- Burn injuries from fuel explosions
- Wrongful death
The Right Lawyer Knows How to Win the Toughest Trucking Cases
Hiring an attorney with a deep knowledge of the trucking industry means:
- Knowing what evidence to demand immediately before it’s lost or destroyed—like ELD logs, black box data, and driver qualification files
- Understanding how to navigate the FMCSA regulations and use them to establish liability
- Uncovering every possible source of insurance recovery
- Holding all liable parties accountable—including the driver, carrier, broker, shipper, and vehicle owner
- Ensuring the client receives the full value of their claim, not a lowball offer from the insurance adjuster
Contact an Attorney Who Understands the Rules—and Knows How to Use Them
Meet Attorney David Kleczek
With over 20 years of experience fighting for injury victims throughout California, Attorney David Kleczek has established himself as one of California’s premier personal injury attorneys.
After seeing how insurance companies routinely take advantage of accident victims, he dedicated his career to leveling the playing field and ensuring his clients receive the full compensation they deserve.
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