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A crash with a semi-truck or commercial vehicle is not “just another wreck.” The size and weight of an
18-wheeler can leave you facing surgeries, lost income, and a future that looks very different from what you
planned. Our truck accident lawyers help you get medical care, protect crucial evidence, and pursue the full compensation you deserve after 18-wheeler accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, and other serious truck crashes under state and federal law.
Talk to a truck accident lawyer today. We offer free consultations, 24/7 case evaluations, and you pay no attorney’s fee unless we win money for you.
Thompson Law has helped thousands of injury victims pursue compensation after serious accidents, earning strong client feedback for responsiveness, communication, and results throughout the process.
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A truck accident claim is a legal case that allows injured victims to recover compensation after a crash involving a commercial vehicle, such as an 18-wheeler, semi-truck, or company vehicle, where negligence played a role.
Thompson Law attorneys have been recognized for excellence in personal injury litigation, significant case results, and client advocacy at both the state and national level.
Our firm has earned recognition from organizations such as TopVerdict, national trial lawyer associations, Best Lawyers, and other legal industry leaders based on case outcomes, trial performance, and client results.
Thompson Law represents victims of 18-wheeler and commercial truck crashes across multiple states, combining national resources with local legal experience in every market we serve.
We currently help truck accident clients in:
Each state hub connects you to attorneys, local office coverage, and truck accident resources specific to your area. Whether your crash involved a semi, 18-wheeler, delivery truck, or company vehicle, our team is ready to respond quickly.
Not sure which office serves your area? Call 1-800-Lion-Law and we will connect you with the right team.
Every truck crash is different, but most successful truck accident claims share three core elements: a serious
injury or loss, negligence by a driver or company, and enough insurance coverage to pay the claim. When you
contact our firm, we walk through each of these pieces in plain language, not legal jargon.
Want a broader overview of how personal injury claims work before diving into truck-specific details?
Read our Personal Injury Lawyer Guide.
You do not have to decide on your own whether you “have a case.” A free conversation with our truck accident
lawyers can help you understand your options, deadlines in your state, and what your next step should be.
Our truck accident lawyers know how to move quickly, preserve evidence, identify every responsible party, and build leverage with insurers from the start. That early work can make a major difference in the value and direction of your case.
After a serious truck crash, motor carriers often deploy their own rapid-response teams to the scene. Our goal
is to level the playing field by acting just as quickly on your behalf.
These early steps help protect your rights under state negligence law and federal trucking regulations, and can
significantly strengthen the value of your claim.
This national truck accident guide brings together 18-wheeler accidents, truck accidents,
commercial vehicle accidents, and cement truck accidents so you can see how these claims work
under state negligence law and federal trucking regulations.
Our truck accident attorneys handle a wide range of commercial-vehicle crashes. Whether your collision happened
on an interstate corridor, in city traffic, or at a loading dock, we take your case seriously.
The force of a commercial truck crash can cause life-changing injuries. Our lawyers work to document not only
your immediate medical needs, but also how these injuries will affect your work, family, and independence in
the years ahead.
If you notice new pain, headaches, dizziness, mood changes, or difficulty sleeping after a truck crash, seek
medical care promptly and let your attorney know. These can be signs of serious injuries with legal and medical
implications.
Not every serious truck case involves a long-haul 18-wheeler. Many crashes involve box trucks, delivery vans,
construction vehicles, and company cars that are on the road all day in local traffic. These claims can be just
as complex as interstate trucking cases.
In these commercial-vehicle cases, we investigate corporate safety policies, driver screening, training, and
supervision to determine whether the company itself contributed to the crash—not just the individual driver.
Some truck cases settle in a matter of months; others take longer, especially when injuries are severe or
multiple companies argue about who is responsible. While every claim is unique, many follow a similar path:
Each state has its own statute of limitations—deadlines that strictly limit how long you have to file a
lawsuit. Because those deadlines can be complex and fact-specific, it is important to talk with a truck
accident lawyer as soon as you can.
Determining fault in a truck accident often requires a deeper investigation than a typical car crash. Multiple
companies may share responsibility for unsafe decisions that led to your injuries.
Our truck accident lawyers work to identify every liable party and all available insurance coverage so that no
potential source of recovery is missed.
After a serious crash with a semi-truck, 18-wheeler, or commercial vehicle, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and unsure what to do next. A truck accident lawyer can explain how state negligence laws and federal trucking rules (like FMCSA hours-of-service) apply to your case, help you avoid insurance and recorded-statement mistakes, and work to protect critical evidence such as black-box data and driver logs. Below are answers to questions clients across the country ask most often about who can be liable (driver, trucking company, broker, shipper, maintenance), how long truck cases take, what compensation can cover, and what to do if the trucking company or its insurer is already calling you.
Each state has its own statute of limitations that sets a strict deadline for filing a lawsuit. In some
states, you may have only a short time; in others, you may have several years. Certain claims, such as those
involving government entities, may have even shorter notice requirements. Because these rules are strict, it
is important to talk with a truck accident lawyer as soon as possible after your crash.
Many states use comparative negligence rules, which allow you to recover compensation even if you were partly
at fault, as long as your share of fault stays below a certain threshold. Your recovery may be reduced by
your percentage of responsibility. Insurance companies often try to exaggerate your share of blame to pay
less, so having an attorney who can push back with evidence can make a meaningful difference.
You should report the crash, but you do not have to give a detailed recorded statement or sign medical
releases before speaking with a lawyer. Adjusters are trained to protect their company’s bottom line. An
attorney can help you share necessary information while protecting you from questions that are designed to
reduce or deny your claim.
We handle truck accident cases on a contingency fee. That means you do not pay any upfront fees, hourly
charges, or retainers. We advance the costs of investigating and litigating your case where permitted, and
you only pay an attorney’s fee if we recover money for you through a settlement or verdict.
Whether your crash involved an 18-wheeler, company truck, or commercial vehicle, our team can help you understand your rights, protect crucial evidence, and guide you through your next steps.
Thompson Law charges NO FEE unless we obtain a settlement for your case. We’ve put over $2.1 billion in cash settlements in our clients’ pockets. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your accident, get your questions answered, and understand your legal options.
State law limits the time you have to file a claim after an injury accident, so call today.
