About Truck Accidents

Helpful Information, Facts and More

When an 18-wheeler, big rig or other large truck collides with a passenger vehicle or another truck, serious injury or death is likely to occur. Each year in the United States there are more than 400,000 accidents involving large trucks including commercial box trucks and tractor-trailer combinations such as 18-wheelers. Of these accidents, in 2008 and 2009, just over 7,300 trucks were involved in fatal collisions. In 2009 alone, 3,215 trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds were involved in fatal traffic accidents. That's an average of nearly 9 fatal collisions every day.

The causes of truck accidents range from truck driver negligence to issues with truck maintenance that may not even be the fault of the truck's driver. Truck drivers themselves may be injured or killed in a truck accident for which they are not at fault. In any case, whether the victim is a professional truck driver or the occupant of an involved passenger vehicle, our truck accident lawyers can help you claim compensation from those responsible.

Our injury attorneys are highly skilled in handling truck accident claims and lawsuits on behalf of the injured and their families. We have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in injury and wrongful death cases and are ready to see how we can help you. To learn more, please contact a truck accident attorney at our firm for a free case review. We also welcome you to review the following information, which can help you get a clear picture of these serious accidents:

Truck Accidents Are Different
In the realm of injury law, truck accidents present an entire range of complex issues that must be resolved in order to secure the best possible result on behalf of an injured client. The sheer size and weight of a tractor-trailer or 18-wheeler makes a collision all the more serious. The injured party may have to deal with a large trucking company and a team of attorneys who are fighting to avoid the liability of their client. Read more about what makes truck accidents different…

Types of Truck Accidents
There are different types of accidents that involve large trucks. A key factor will be the type of truck involved, whether it is a tractor-trailer, flatbed truck, dump truck or other commercial vehicle. This may dictate just how serious the collision may be. Read more about the types of truck accidents…

Common Safety Concerns
Big rigs, semi trucks and other large trucks present particular hazards to other motorists on the road. The extremely large size and weight of a commercial truck gives it the power to severely damage or literally crush smaller vehicles in the event of a collision. Weather and road conditions also have more of an impact on large trucks. Read more about common safety concerns…

What Compensation is Available?
Determining what your truck accident claim is worth is one of the most important aspects of the legal representation that our team provides. We need to determine what your case is worth and from which sources we can recover compensation. This will go a long way in ensuring you have the money to fully cover medical care, continued treatment, lost earnings and more. Read more about what compensation is available...

Filing a Lawsuit
What can you expect when filing a lawsuit against a trucking company or other party that was responsible for causing your truck accident? The time following a collision can be full of uncertainties and stress. We are here to shed light on these matters so you know what to expect and can make the right choices about your case. Read more about filing a lawsuit…

Working with a Truck Accident Lawyer

One of the best ways to learn more about trucking accidents and to get the information you need to make the most advantageous decisions pertaining to your case is to involve a lawyer. It is particularly helpful to work with a lawyer who is experienced in handling truck accident cases and who has a track record of success in this field. At Arnold & Itkin LLP, you will find these qualities and more in our legal team. We are ready to provide you with the legal counsel you need to hold the responsible party or parties accountable for the injuries and losses you have experienced.

Contact a truck accident lawyer today for your free case review.