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Quick Summary for Crash Victims A collision with an 80,000-pound commercial semi-truck is not just a “large car accident”ā€”it is a highly complex legal battle against well-funded corporate defense teams. Commercial truck accidents involve federal trucking regulations, massive corporate insurance policies, and often, devastating, life-altering injuries. The Law Office of Roberto Hernandez provides aggressive legal representation for truck accident victims along the I-15 and I-80 corridors, including Murray, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Midvale, and Draper. We move rapidly to secure critical evidence and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.

Why Commercial Truck Accidents are Fundamentally Different

When a passenger vehicle collides with a fully loaded 18-wheeler, the laws of physics dictate a catastrophic outcome. However, the differences extend far beyond the physical impact; the legal landscape is entirely different:

  • Federal Regulations: Commercial truck drivers and the companies that employ them are heavily regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). These laws dictate everything from mandatory rest breaks to weight limits and maintenance schedules. Proving a violation of these federal laws is often the key to winning your case.
  • Massive Insurance Policies: Because commercial trucks are so dangerous, federal law requires them to carry commercial insurance policies with limits of $750,000 to over $1,000,000. Because so much money is at stake, insurance companies fight these claims fiercely.
  • Corporate Rapid Response Teams: Within hours of a crash, trucking companies deploy their own investigators, accident reconstructionists, and lawyers to the scene to begin building a defense and minimizing their liability.

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Identifying the Web of Liability

In a standard car accident, fault usually rests solely with the other driver. In a commercial trucking crash, there is often a “web of liability.” We meticulously investigate to determine everyone who contributed to your injuries, which may include:

  • The Truck Driver: For negligence such as distracted driving, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, speeding, or violating “Hours of Service” laws (driving while fatigued).
  • The Trucking Company: For negligent hiring practices, failing to train drivers properly, or pressuring drivers to meet unrealistic deadlines that force them to speed or skip legally mandated rest breaks.
  • The Cargo Loader: If freight is improperly loaded or unbalanced, it can cause the truck to jackknife, roll over, or drop debris onto the highway.
  • The Maintenance Provider: For failing to properly inspect or repair critical systems like brakes, tires, or steering columns.

The Importance of Preserving Evidence Immediately

Time is your worst enemy after a commercial truck accident. Critical evidence begins disappearing almost immediately.

Modern semi-trucks are equipped with Electronic Control Modules (ECMs), often called “black boxes.” This device records vital data leading up to the crash, including the truck’s speed, brake application, and steering patterns. If this data is not properly secured, the trucking company may legally overwrite or destroy it in the normal course of business.

When you hire The Law Office of Roberto Hernandez, one of our first actions is to send a “Spoliation Letter” to the trucking company. This legally binds them to preserve the truck, the black box data, the driver’s logbooks, and maintenance records, ensuring crucial evidence is protected for your case.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Accident Claims

We take all commercial truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay absolutely no upfront costs or hourly fees. We finance the entire investigationā€”including hiring expert accident reconstructionists if necessary. We only get paid a pre-agreed percentage if we successfully secure a settlement or verdict for you.

Due to the severe nature of these crashes, we aggressively pursue maximum compensation for:

  • Economic Damages: Complete coverage of past and future medical bills, life-flight costs, specialized rehabilitation, lost wages, and loss of future earning capacity.
  • Non-Economic Damages: Compensation for severe physical pain, emotional trauma, PTSD, permanent disability, and loss of enjoyment of life.
  • Wrongful Death: If you lost a loved one in a commercial trucking accident, we can help your family pursue a wrongful death claim for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship.

Never accept an initial offer without speaking to an attorney. Trucking insurance adjusters will often approach victims in the hospital with a quick settlement offer. This offer is designed to look appealing when you are facing mounting medical bills, but it is almost always a fraction of what your claim is truly worth. Once you sign their release, you forfeit your right to ever ask for more money, even if your injuries require lifelong care.

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Level the playing field against the trucking corporations. Contact The Law Office of Roberto Hernandez today at (801) 590-3275 for a completely free, confidential case evaluation.