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Statistics about large truck crashes are well-documented, and we see on our television screens the havoc they wreak.  But when a truck crash happens to you or your family, it’s hard to know what to do in the emotional turmoil.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Large Truck Crash Causation Study identifies nearly 1,000 possible causative factors that could be associated with truck crashes. Narrowing down the cause and identifying liability in these kinds of crashes is difficult and time-consuming. 

That’s where an experienced truck crash law firm comes in.

When a truck crash kills a family member or injures a loved one, friends and relatives offer invaluable comfort and consolation. But too often, in their grief, they do not know where to turn for help. At this difficult time, victims and families benefit from the knowledge of trucking accident attorneys who can help sort out the numerous legal issues and determine rights to recovery.

These are just some of the critical services that experienced truck crash lawyers can provide:

• Meticulous investigation of the truck accident to determine the cause and the extent of potential liability.
• Examination of the trucking company’s safety procedures and records.
• Research into the truck driver’s license status, driving record, sobriety, and other issues that could have affected his ability to drive safely.
• Representation in the pursuit of justice on your behalf, which – whether through settlement or litigation – helps compensate for property damage, medical expenses, wages, and other losses.

The following are cases where truck crash attorneys at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley have investigated the cause of large truck accidents and marshaled their skills to fight for truck crash victims and their families.

Please bear in mind that all cases are different. The circumstances of these cases may appear to be similar to yours, but the facts of each case are unique. You cannot make assumptions about your potential claim from someone else’s experience.

Crash Death Results in $12.5 Million

State Trooper Injured by Reckless Truck Driver

Truck Driver’s Failure to Warn Traffic Causes Crash

Careless Trucker Causes Horrific Crash

Over $13 Million Awarded for Death Caused by Fuel Truck Collision

Injured Mother Gets $20 Million for Fiery Crash that Killed Husband, Children

Judgment of $10 Million Against Big Trucking Company for Motorcyclist’s Injuries

Jury Awards $3.8 Million for Woman’s Death in Tractor Trailer Crash

Federal Express Driver’s Wrong Turn Yields Confidential Settlement for Injured Woman

Trucking Accident Victim Gains Confidential Settlement

Man Injured by Newspaper Van Driver Wins Settlement of $5.5 Million

Confidential Settlement Negotiated in Negligent Tank Truck Driver Case

If a family member has been killed, or you or a loved one has been seriously injured, in a large truck crash, the attorneys at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley can help you seek justice. Please fill out our Contact Form, or call us to learn more and arrange a confidential free consultation.