Here’s why semi-truck crashes are worse than regular car accidents—and why hiring an attorney who truly knows what they’re doing is absolutely critical.
A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Compare that to the average car, which weighs around 3,000–4,000 pounds. The sheer size and momentum of a truck mean that when a collision happens, the damage is much more severe. Occupants in smaller vehicles often suffer catastrophic injuries such as:
This isn’t just a fender bender—it’s a life-altering event.
Truck drivers and trucking companies must follow strict federal and state regulations, including:
Violations of these rules can be a major factor in causing crashes. But here’s the catch: uncovering these violations isn’t easy unless your attorney knows where to look. It takes legal skill, investigative resources, and experience with trucking regulations to prove when a company or driver cut corners.
Unlike a typical car crash where it's usually one driver vs. another, truck accidents often involve multiple liable parties, such as:
Each of these parties has their own legal teams and insurance companies ready to fight back. Without a lawyer who knows how to navigate this kind of case, you can quickly find yourself overwhelmed and outmatched.
Trucking companies carry massive insurance policies—sometimes worth millions of dollars. That means their insurers will do everything in their power to limit payouts. They’ll send investigators to the scene, comb through your medical records, and try to shift blame to you. A general personal injury attorney may not be prepared for this level of opposition. You need someone who’s been through it before and knows how to push back.
Critical evidence in a truck crash—like black box data, driver logs, and dashcam footage—can be lost or erased if you don’t act fast. A seasoned truck accident attorney knows how to send the right legal notices to preserve this evidence before it’s too late. Delay can mean losing the very proof that shows the truck driver or company was at fault.
Truck accidents aren’t just bigger—they’re legally more complex, more aggressively defended, and far more dangerous. You need an attorney who:
Don’t gamble with your case. The stakes are simply too high.
At the MICHIGAN INJURY LAW CENTER, we understand the devastating impact of truck accidents—and we know how to hold the responsible parties accountable. Our experienced legal team will investigate your case, preserve critical evidence, and fight for every dollar you deserve. You only get one shot at justice. Make sure you have the right team in your corner.
Call us today for a free consultation. When it comes to truck crashes, experience isn't optional—it's everything.
