Types of Truck Accidents We Handle
Not all truck accidents are the same. Different types of commercial vehicles present unique hazards and require specialized legal knowledge. We connect victims with attorneys experienced in their specific case type.
18-Wheeler Accidents
Big rigs, tractor-trailers, and 18-wheelers cause some of the most devastating crashes on American highways.
74% of fatal two-vehicle crashes involving a large truck result in the occupant of the other vehicle dying.
Learn MoreSemi-Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks and their trailers create unique hazards including jackknifing, underride collisions, and wide-turn accidents.
Semi-trucks can weigh up to 80,000 lbs—compared to 4,000 lbs for an average car.
Learn MoreDelivery Truck Accidents
Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and other delivery trucks operate in residential areas, often driven by contractors with varying training.
Delivery truck accidents have increased 40% since the e-commerce boom.
Learn MoreGarbage Truck Accidents
Garbage trucks make frequent stops in residential areas and have significant blind spots, creating hazards for pedestrians and cyclists.
Garbage collectors have the 5th most dangerous job in America.
Learn MoreTanker Truck Accidents
Tanker trucks carrying fuel, chemicals, or other liquids face unique risks from liquid surge, explosions, and hazmat spills.
Tanker trucks carrying hazmat must have $1-5 million in insurance coverage.
Learn MoreLogging Truck Accidents
Overloaded logs, poor securement, and rural mountain roads make logging truck accidents particularly deadly.
Logging trucks are 4x more likely to be involved in fatal crashes than other commercial trucks.
Learn MoreDump Truck Accidents
Construction site dump trucks carry heavy loads that can shift unexpectedly, causing rollovers and spilled debris accidents.
Dump trucks are involved in over 10,000 injury accidents annually.
Learn MoreFlatbed Truck Accidents
Flatbed trailers carrying machinery, lumber, or equipment face cargo securement challenges that can result in load-spill accidents.
Unsecured cargo causes approximately 750 deaths per year.
Learn MoreBox Truck Accidents
Box trucks (straight trucks) are often driven by less-experienced drivers and used for local deliveries in congested areas.
Box trucks require no CDL under 26,001 lbs, leading to less trained drivers.
Learn MoreTow Truck Accidents
Tow trucks operate on busy highways and in accident scenes, creating additional hazards for both operators and motorists.
Tow truck operators have a fatality rate 15x higher than other occupations.
Learn MoreWhy Case Type Matters
Different Regulations
Each vehicle type has specific FMCSA rules. Tankers have different requirements than flatbeds.
Different Liable Parties
Delivery accidents may involve franchisees. Logging accidents may involve timber companies.
Different Insurance
Hazmat tankers carry up to $5 million. Box trucks may only have state minimums.
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