Our truck accident attorneys have 65 years of experience winning truck accident cases
From the minute you get into an accident with a commercial truck, you’re already at a disadvantage. While you’re in the hospital, trucking companies will be on the scene investigating. You need to immediately hire an experienced truck accident lawyer at Munley Law to protect your rights.
You must retain a law firm that specializes in trucking cases. That law firm will have board-certified truck accident attorneys on staff who can handle your case professionally and compassionately, determine the negligent parties in your accident, and help you recover from your tragic losses.
Once you hire Munley Law, our legal team will get straight to work. We will secure critical evidence that often disappears within days. We will download black box data, analyze driver logs for federal violations, and file emergency orders to preserve the vehicle before it’s repaired or destroyed. We will begin negotiations and prove who is responsible for your accident. And we will secure the compensation you deserve.
You have one shot at maximum recovery. Make it count with Munley Law. Call now for a free consultation.
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Record-Setting Verdict for an Individual Plaintiff
A truck crash is not the same as a regular car accident. Instead of just dealing with the other driver and the insurance companies, you will be facing powerful corporations with extremely experienced legal defense teams who are ready to deny responsibility. That’s why you need a truck accident law firm by your side.
At Munley Law, we specialize in truck accident cases. Unlike a general personal injury lawyer who handles all types of negligence cases, our attorneys understand the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations that govern the trucking industry, drivers, and their insurance. We know what evidence is needed to win your case, what violations to investigate, and how to prove that you are not responsible for what happened.
Our legal team includes three attorneys board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy in Truck Accident Law and we’re the only law firm with two lawyers leading the AAJ’s Trucking Law Group. We have secured billions in settlements and verdicts for clients, establishing a strong reputation in the field of truck accident law. We educate and lecture other lawyers about truck crash negligence, liability, and damages because we are nationally known as truck accident legal professionals. More importantly, we care about and treat our clients with respect and compassion.
Yes, all consultations are free, so please call, chat online, or fill out an evaluation form at no cost to you. We represent all victims of truck accidents, including truck drivers, and know how to handle all big rig accidents.
As soon as you hire Munley Law, we will get to work protecting your case and proving fault for the accident. Right after the truck collision, our lawyer will:
As the case proceeds, your lawyer can negotiate with the defendants’ lawyers, send out a demand for settlement of your case, file motions, take depositions, reconstruct the accident, and go to trial and appeal.
Many parties may be held liable for your medical injuries, including the truck driver, vehicle owners, manufacturers, the brokers and shippers that loaded the cargo, the insurance companies that insured the truck, and the government entities. Different trucking companies may also own the truck and trailer and could have played a part in your accident.
Because many companies may have failed to follow federal trucking regulations properly, truck accident victims may be able to recover from several different insurance companies. Trucking companies must carry a minimum of $750,0000 in insurance, and your truck injury lawyer will examine all insurance policies and those insured by those policies and determine what is relevant to your accident.
Choosing the right truck accident attorney to handle your case will depend on several factors:
You will first need experienced trucking accident attorneys who deeply understand the federal regulations surrounding the commercial trucking industry. Trucking cases are far more complex than any other auto accident and your trucking lawyer will need all the information about your case to determine who are the potentially responsible parties.
Before meeting with any accident lawyer, make sure you have relevant information about the incident, such as police reports, eyewitness accounts, videos and photos of the accident scene, and your insurance information.
Many injury lawyers claim they have experience handling truck accident cases, but only a few have the expertise to handle such complicated claims.
Take the time to do your research. Make sure the truck accident attorneys have extensive experience in truck crash law. Verify the success of their previous cases and check their credentials and testimonials to find out more about the lawyer.
Having a solid working relationship with a lawyer is key to success. You want to choose a lawyer who quickly responds to your questions and provides regular updates on your personal injury claim.
Choose a lawyer who is available to speak about your case and can easily explain legal terms clearly.
Consult with several truck accident attorneys before making a decision. Evaluate your comfort level and the lawyer’s communication style. Choose someone who represents your interests and trust your instincts.
The most common causes of negligence in a truck accident are:
Two types of compensation are available for injured parties – economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages refer to the financial losses incurred due to the truck accident. These damages can include medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, rehabilitation costs, and any other out-of-pocket expenses related to the accident. It is important to keep thorough records of all expenses to ensure proper compensation.
Types of economic damages include:
Non-economic damages compensate the victim and their family for their intangible losses, which include:
Punitive damages are special damages that may be awarded if the defendant’s actions were willful, malicious, fraudulent, or reckless.
It’s hard to give an exact time frame without knowing the details of your truck accident. Each accident case is different. A straightforward passenger vehicle accident case may settle within a few months. However, most truck accident lawsuits are complicated, and it can take several years to reach a verdict or settlement. Factors that can lengthen the time it takes to resolve your accident claim include:
Truck accident cases may settle out of court but going to trial is possible if the trucking company or truck companies do not value your case and injuries properly. Our attorney will fight for the process or your compensation.
Of course, nothing is certain, and trucking companies can also win at trial. Contact us to get an experienced truck accident attorney to help win your case.
It is important to hire an 18-wheeler accident attorney with experience in the courtroom to ensure that when you go to trial, you have real trial lawyers on your side to give you the greatest chance of prevailing.
Munley Law is here to help you with your case. Our experienced attorneys have succeeded with many accident cases, including car accident claims.
Depending on your state’s laws, the statute of limitations to file a personal injury lawsuit is generally two years from the date of the existing truck accident, but you don’t want to wait that long to file a claim. Contact our attorneys immediately following your accident and make your claim. Our trucking accident lawyers will help process your claim and get you the compensation you deserve by law.
Reviewed by Bernadine Munley, Esq., Personal Injury Attorney at Munley Law, on July 21, 2025.
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