There are two main differences distinguishing truck accidents from standard motor vehicle accidents. The first is the size and potential damage caused by trucks. The second is the added layer of complication when determining liability when trucks are operated commercially. To ensure your claim accounts for every intricacy, contact Senft Injury Advocates, experienced lawyers equipped to deal with 18-wheeler accidents, delivery truck accidents, and much more!

After a truck accident, you should call a lawyer first. At Senft Injury Advocates, we'll help you review your case and your insurance policy, providing essential legal guidance to proceed with insurance providers.

You generally need to file a trucking accident claim within two years of the incident. This necessitates prompt action, to ensure you have enough time to gather evidence and solidify your claim.

When you hire Senft Injury Advocates to handle your case, you pay nothing upfront. Our truck accident lawyers will fight on your behalf with no initial cost. Our fee is a percentage of the total amount you receive, meaning we don't get paid until you get paid.

After particularly major trucking accident, you may feel prepared to sue. However, lawsuits can be a complicated and expensive process, and in many cases, they are not necessary. Contact a commercial truck accident lawyer near you to get an idea of how to handle your case. They will help you deduce whose insurance to contact. If negotiations fail to achieve the results you deserve, your lawyer may advise you to sue.

The most common types of truck accidents include rear-end collisions, jackknife accidents, rollover crashes, blind spot accidents, and underride accidents. These can involve delivery trucks, commercial trucks, tractor trailers, semi trucks, or 18-wheelers. Factors like wide turns, brake failure, and driver fatigue often contribute to these serious incidents.