Truck Accident Lawyer in Towson

What Sets The Hollimon Firm Apart From Other Firms?

As your commercial truck lawyer in Towson, I handle every phase of your injury claim personally. Your case never gets passed to an associate or treated as a number in a busy firm.

• Direct Principal Representation: You work directly with me from your initial consultation through the final resolution of your truck accident claim.
• Local Court Knowledge: I regularly appear in Towson courts and understand the specific procedural rules that affect how truck accident cases move through the local system.
• Independent Case Investigation: I audit police reports, trucking company records, and driver logs to identify every error and liability before your case reaches a courtroom.

Truck Accident Cases I Handle in Towson

Commercial truck crashes cause far more severe injuries than standard car accidents because of the weight and force involved. A fully loaded 18 wheeler can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds, and that weight creates catastrophic consequences for anyone in a smaller vehicle, just as motorcycle accidents leave riders especially vulnerable to serious harm. I represent injury victims across every type of commercial truck accident in Towson and build each claim around the full scope of your losses.

18 Wheeler and Semi-Truck Accidents

An 18 wheeler accident claim involves more liable parties than a standard car crash. Responsibility can extend from the truck driver to the trucking company, the cargo loader, and the vehicle manufacturer depending on what caused the collision. As your 18 wheeler accident lawyer, I investigate every responsible party to pursue the maximum recovery your injuries demand.

Jackknife Truck Accidents

A jackknife accident occurs when the trailer swings outward at an angle to the cab, creating an uncontrollable skid that sweeps across multiple lanes of traffic. These crashes frequently result from sudden braking, slippery road conditions, or brake system failures the trucking company failed to address. I examine maintenance records and inspection logs to establish whether the trucking company's negligence caused the mechanical failure.

Underride Accidents

An underride accident happens when a smaller vehicle slides beneath the rear or side of a commercial trailer during a collision. These crashes cause some of the most catastrophic injuries seen in truck accident cases, including traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage. I investigate whether the truck carried the proper underride guards required for commercial trailers and whether those guards were maintained correctly.

Unsecured and Overloaded Cargo Accidents

Cargo that shifts during transport can destabilize a truck and cause the driver to lose control without warning. An overloaded trailer places excessive stress on brakes and tires, increasing the risk of a blowout or stopping failure on highways. I subpoena loading records and weigh station reports to establish whether improper cargo handling contributed directly to your crash.

Distracted and Fatigued Truck Driver Accidents

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules limit how many consecutive hours a truck driver can operate a commercial vehicle without rest. A driver who violates those hours of service rules and causes a crash gives your claim a direct regulatory violation to build on. I obtain the driver's logbook, electronic logging device data, and cell phone records to establish fatigue or distraction as the cause of your accident.

Commercial Truck Accidents Involving Multiple Vehicles

A commercial truck crash on a busy highway often involves multiple vehicles and multiple insurance policies. Identifying which policy applies to your injuries and in what order requires a detailed review of the trucking company's coverage structure. As your commercial truck lawyer, I manage every coverage dispute so you receive the full compensation your injuries demand.

What You Need to Know About Truck Accident Claims?

Truck accident cases are legally more complex than standard car accident claims because they involve federal regulations, multiple liable parties, and commercial insurance policies. The trucking company's legal team and insurance adjusters begin building their defense immediately after a crash. I start building your claim with the same urgency to preserve critical evidence before it disappears.

How Truck Accident Cases Differ From Car Accident Claims?

A commercial truck crash involves parties a standard car accident does not. The truck driver, the trucking company, the cargo loading crew, and the vehicle manufacturer can all carry separate liability. Each party carries its own insurance policy and each insurer works independently to minimize what they pay. I identify every liable party and pursue every available coverage source to recover the full value of your injuries.

Federal Trucking Regulations and Your Claim

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sets strict rules governing every commercial truck driver and trucking company in the United States. Those rules cover hours of service limits, vehicle inspection requirements, cargo securement standards, and driver qualification protocols. When a trucking company violates an FMCSA regulation and that violation causes your crash, it becomes direct evidence of negligence in your injury claim.

Black Box Data and Electronic Logging Devices

Most commercial trucks carry an event data recorder that captures vehicle speed, braking activity, and steering inputs before a collision. Federal law requires carriers to maintain electronic logging device records documenting every hour a driver spends behind the wheel. I move quickly to subpoena that data before the trucking company overwrites or destroys it.

Contributory Negligence in Truck Accident Cases

Insurance adjusters for large trucking companies use contributory negligence rules aggressively to shift blame onto injured victims and eliminate claims entirely. I investigate the accident independently and build a factual record that places full responsibility where it belongs. That investigation starts the moment you contact The Hollimon Firm.

Damages You Can Recover After a Truck Crash

A successful truck accident claim recovers both economic and non-economic damages from every liable party. Economic damages cover your emergency medical care, lost wages, and reduced earning capacity. Non-economic damages address your physical pain, emotional distress, and permanent loss of quality of life. In fatal truck accident cases, surviving family members can pursue a wrongful death claim for funeral costs and lost financial support.