Big Truck Accidents

Big Truck Accidents: What You Need to Know

At RedStone Law, Attorneys Mike, Morgan & Mark see first-hand how collisions involving large trucks so often lead to catastrophic injuries. When a big truck crashes into a smaller vehicle, pedestrian, or cyclist, the consequences are frequently far more severe than in ordinary auto accidents.

Why Truck Crashes Are Especially Dangerous

• Heavy commercial trucks may weigh 20-30 times more than a passenger car — which means even a low-speed impact can cause major damage.
• Trucks have larger blind spots, longer stopping distances, and often operate under heavier loads making maneuvering harder.
• Commercial trucks are subject to additional regulations (e.g., by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) and trucking-company liability is often present — making fault and damages more complex.

Why the Legal Stakes Are Higher

• Because injuries tend to be catastrophic (traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, internal injuries, loss of limb, or death), the financial exposure is significant.
• Injured victims often face multiple defendants: the truck driver, the trucking company, vehicle owner, truck manufacturer, shippers, and sometimes governmental bodies.
• Evidence in trucking cases tends to be more specialized: black-box data, driver logbooks, maintenance records, load manifests, inspections, and regulatory compliance documentation.

How RedStone Law Handles Truck Accident Cases

• Our team interviews the driver, passengers, any eyewitnesses, and obtains the truck’s “black box” (event data recorder) as early as possible.
• We investigate compliance of the trucking company with hours-of-service rules, vehicle inspections, maintenance history, and load securing.
• We coordinate with experts in accident reconstruction, trucking industry standards, medical prognosis and life-care planning so that your full damages are documented.
• We develop strategies to hold all responsible parties accountable, pursue punitive damages when gross negligence is present, and maximize compensation for non-economic damages like pain, suffering and loss of consortium.

What You Should Do Immediately After a Truck Crash

1. Seek medical attention, even if you think your injuries are minor. Truck collisions often cause hidden internal damage.
2. Document the scene as soon as possible: take photos/videos of vehicles, skid marks, debris, truck license/plate, and eyewitnesses.
3. Preserve evidence: notify your attorney before the truck or trailer is repaired or moved.
4. Be cautious with insurance adjusters: commercial insurers may attempt low-ball offers or shift blame onto you, your attorney should handle communication.
5. Contact RedStone Law for a free consultation. We will review your case, help you understand your rights under Kentucky and Tennessee law, and map out next steps.