A collision with a fully loaded commercial truck can be catastrophic, and these claims are far more complex than typical car accidents. Federal regulations, multiple potential defendants, and powerful insurers all come into play on Washington highways like I-5 and I-90.
Why Truck Cases Are Complex
Truck crashes can involve the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, and the maintenance provider — each potentially liable. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations govern hours of service, inspections, and more.
Violations of these rules, such as driving over hours-of-service limits, can establish negligence.
Critical Early Evidence
Trucks carry electronic logging devices and event data recorders that can reveal speed, braking, and hours driven. This data can be lost or overwritten quickly, so a litigation-hold letter early is crucial.
Maintenance and inspection records, driver qualification files, and dispatch records are also key.
Catastrophic Injuries
Because of the size disparity, truck crashes often cause severe or fatal injuries. Washington's lack of damage caps allows recovery of the full extent of these losses.
If a commercial truck injured you in Washington, a free case review can help with these complex claims.
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This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Washington attorney.