Truck Accident Claims: Maximum Compensation for Injured Victims
Cross & York represents people seriously injured in commercial truck crashes. We take on large trucking carriers and their insurers — and we pursue every dollar you are entitled to under the law.
Why Are Truck Accident Claims Different From Car Accidents?
Truck accidents are not like car accidents. The injuries are more severe, the regulations are more complex, and the companies you're fighting have armies of lawyers. You need a specialist.
Much Higher Stakes
Commercial trucks weigh 80,000 lbs. Accidents cause catastrophic injuries. Settlements are significantly larger than car accidents.
Federal Regulations Apply
FMCSA rules govern truck drivers and carriers. Violations create powerful evidence. We know every regulation that could win your case.
Evidence Disappears Fast
Black box data, driver logs, and maintenance records are destroyed quickly. You need an attorney who acts immediately.
Why Hire a Specialist Truck Accident Attorney?
Trucking companies and their insurers deploy investigators and defence lawyers within hours of a crash. Critical evidence — electronic logging data, dash-cam video, driver hours-of-service logs, and maintenance records — can be lost or overwritten in days. A specialist firm preserves that evidence, identifies every potentially liable party, and pursues the full insurance coverage that commercial carriers are required to maintain.
Truck Accident Claim Questions We Hear Most
Do I need a lawyer for a truck accident claim?
It is strongly advisable for serious injuries. Truck claims involve federal safety rules, several possibly liable companies, large insurers and evidence that can disappear within months, which makes them more complex than typical car accident claims.
How much does a truck accident lawyer cost?
Cross & York works on a contingency fee, so you pay no attorney fee unless compensation is recovered. The fee percentage and how case costs are handled are set out in a written agreement before any work begins.
How long does a truck accident claim take?
Many claims resolve within about 6 to 18 months, but cases with serious injuries, disputed fault or several defendants can take longer, especially if they go to trial.
What should I do right after a truck accident?
Get medical care, call the police, photograph the scene and the truck's company name and USDOT number, collect witness details, and avoid giving a recorded statement to the trucking company's insurer.
Who pays my medical bills after a truck accident?
Your own health insurance, or personal injury protection in no-fault states, often pays first. Those costs are then claimed back from the at-fault parties as part of your compensation.
Can my family claim if a loved one was killed in a truck accident?
Yes. Close family members, or the estate's personal representative, can usually bring a wrongful death claim. Who can file and the deadline depend on state law.
No Win. No Fee. Ever.
You pay nothing unless we win your case. There's no risk — only justice.
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Filing deadlines and fault rules by state, with statute citations.
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The claim process from free case review and evidence preservation to settlement or trial.
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