Truck Accidents
Salt Lake City, Utah, Truck Accident Attorneys
Truck accident injury cases are complicated, and are best handled by an experienced lawyer who has handled the nuances of personal injury law as well as:
- Trucking and transportation law
- Interstate commerce law
- Corporate law
At the Salt Lake City truck accident and personal injury law firm of Adams Davis P.C., we have handled hundreds of cases involving 18-wheelers, semi trucks, big rigs, tractor-trailers and commercial vehicles. We are experienced in the laws and procedures that truck accidents involve, including:
- Conducting inspections that include working with experts to examine the black box chips. Newer trucks have black boxes, which record the last two minutes of driving time. We have often caught drivers lying about the facts of an accident by using black box records.
- Obtaining and inspecting driving logs. Trucking companies sometimes alter or hide driving books. We can use driving logs to identify violations.
- FCC, DOT and other regulatory agencies that control trucking. Federal standards are high; driving and maintenance violations are common.
- Other extensive discovery, including expert accident reconstructionists, medical consultants, and the capture and retrieval of electronic crash data.
We have recovered millions of dollars for clients injured in accidents involving large trucks, including accidents involving:
- Bad brakes, bad tires or incorrect tire pressure
- Lack of driver training
- Improper log keeping, which can lead to or hide excessive driving and fatigue
- Crossing of the center line
- Driver drug or alcohol abuse
- Improperly maintained trailer hitches and pumps
- Failure to secure a load
In one recent case, when a trucker was descending a canyon road the truck brakes failed. Instead of stopping and having the truck towed for repairs, the driver chose to continue, relying solely on the trailer brakes, which were insufficient to stop the vehicle. A 17-year-old girl was seriously injured.
In another recent case, our client suffered whiplash and head injuries. Initially, the insurer offered $20,000. We worked with a neurophysiologist to quantify the value of her concussion and brain injury, and settled the case for $120,000.
Contact Us
Some trucking companies violate laws so often they are required to stop at every state point of entry. Before accepting a compensation offer from a repeat violator, contact us. We offer free initial consultations, are available for evening and weekend appointments, and can come to you if you anticipate difficulty in traveling to us. With Adams Davis P.C., you never pay out of pocket unless you win; we work on a contingency fee, so that if we do not recover compensation for you, you pay nothing. Contact us online or call us at 801.532.9500.
