Truck Wreck Lawyer
Commercial truck wrecks are more complex than car accidents — bigger injuries, more potential defendants, and federal regulations that can establish fault.
FMCSA & ELD data
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules govern driver hours, maintenance and inspections. Electronic logging device (ELD) data can reveal hours-of-service violations that establish liability.
Multiple defendants
The driver, trucking company, cargo loader and even the manufacturer may all share responsibility. Evidence — including black-box and ELD data — must be preserved immediately, since carriers can overwrite or destroy it.
Act fast: evidence preservation window
Trucking companies are only required to retain certain records for a limited time. Contacting a lawyer quickly can be critical to preserving black-box and driver-log evidence.
Frequently asked questions
Why are truck accident cases more complex?
Bigger vehicles mean more severe injuries, and more parties — driver, carrier, and sometimes maintenance or cargo companies — can share liability.
What evidence is time-sensitive?
ELD logs, black-box data and maintenance records can be overwritten or destroyed — early legal action helps preserve them.