A crash with a fully loaded semi can weigh forty times more than the car it hits, and the consequences reflect that. Truck accident cases are not simply larger car-accident cases. They involve federal regulations, multiple potentially liable companies, fragile electronic evidence, and insurers who defend these claims aggressively. With federal-court experience and a background in complex litigation, I know how to take them on.
Liability Often Reaches Beyond the Driver
In many truck cases, the driver is only one of several responsible parties. The trucking company may be liable for negligent hiring, inadequate training, or pushing unrealistic schedules; a cargo loader, maintenance contractor, or parts manufacturer may share fault. Finding every liable party, and every available insurance policy, is essential to fully compensating a serious injury.
Federal Safety Regulations Matter
Commercial carriers must comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)rules governing how long a driver can be on the road, how trucks are inspected and maintained, who is qualified to drive, and how cargo is secured. A violation of these federal standards can be compelling evidence of negligence, layered on top of Montana's negligence law.
Evidence Disappears, Fast
The proof that wins a truck case is largely in the trucking company's hands: ELD and black-box data, driver logs, dispatch and maintenance records. Much of it can be overwritten or destroyed under routine retention policies within weeks. We move immediately to send spoliation/preservation demands and lock down the data before it vanishes, one of the most important reasons not to wait.
Taking On Well-Funded Opponents
Trucking insurers carry large policies and send defense teams to the scene quickly to build their case. You deserve the same urgency on your side. We investigate thoroughly, retain the right experts, and value your claim to reflect the full severity of catastrophic injuries, all on a contingency basis, so there's no fee unless we recover for you.