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United States 18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys: Attorney911 Brings 25+ Years of Multi-Million Dollar Trucking Verdicts Led by Ralph Manginello With Former Insurance Defense Attorney Lupe Peña Who Knows Their Tactics From Inside, Federal Court Admitted FMCSA 49 CFR Parts 390-399 Regulation Experts and Hours of Service Violation Hunters, Black Box and ELD Data Extraction Specialists for Jackknife, Rollover, Underride, Blind Spot, Tire Blowout, Brake Failure and All 18-Wheeler Crashes, Catastrophic Injury Specialists for TBI, Spinal Cord Injury, Amputation and Wrongful Death, $50+ Million Recovered Including $5+ Million Brain Injury, $3.8+ Million Amputation and $2.5+ Million Truck Crash Settlements, Trial Lawyers Achievement Association Million Dollar Member, 4.9 Star Google Rating with 251+ Reviews, Hablamos Español, Free 24/7 Consultation, No Fee Unless We Win, We Advance All Costs, Call 1-888-ATTY-911

February 20, 2026 26 min read
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When an 80,000-Pound Truck Changes Everything: Your Guide to 18-Wheeler Accidents Across the United States

The impact was catastrophic. One moment you’re driving along Interstate 10, I-35, or any highway in the United States, and the next, an 80,000-pound semi-truck is jackknifing across your path. Every 16 minutes, someone in the United States is injured in a commercial truck crash. If you’re reading this, you’re likely living that nightmare right now.

We don’t need to tell you that your life changed in an instant. You already know the pain is constant, the medical bills are mounting, and the trucking company’s insurance adjuster has already called—probably more than once. What you might not know is that the trucking company has already deployed rapid-response investigators to protect their interests. Their lawyers are working. Their insurance team is strategizing. And critical evidence is disappearing with every hour that passes.

At Attorney911, we’ve spent over 25 years fighting for trucking accident victims across the United States. Ralph Manginello, our managing partner, has secured multi-million dollar verdicts against the largest trucking companies in America, including Walmart, Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and Coca-Cola. Our associate attorney Lupe Peña used to work for insurance companies—now he fights against them, bringing insider knowledge of exactly how trucking insurers minimize, delay, and deny legitimate claims.

You need someone who knows the federal regulations, the physics of these crashes, and the tactics trucking companies use to avoid responsibility. Call us at 1-888-ATTY-911 before evidence is lost forever.

Why 18-Wheeler Accidents in the United States Are Fundamentally Different

A car accident is traumatic. An 18-wheeler accident is catastrophic. Here’s why cases in the United States involving commercial trucks require different legal strategies than standard auto collisions.

The Physics Don’t Lie

Your sedan weighs roughly 4,000 pounds. A fully loaded semi-truck in the United States can weigh up to 80,000 pounds under federal law. That’s not a collision—that’s 20 tons of steel against your passenger compartment.

The math is brutal. An 80,000-pound truck traveling at 65 mph needs approximately 525 feet to stop. That’s nearly two football fields. A car at the same speed needs about 300 feet. That extra 225 feet represents the difference between avoiding a crash and a fatal collision.

When these impacts happen, the force transferred is roughly 80 times that of a car-to-car crash. It’s no wonder that 76% of deaths in truck accidents in the United States involve occupants of the smaller vehicle. Trucking companies know these statistics. They’ve known them for decades. Yet too many still cut corners on safety to maximize profits.

Interstate Commerce Means Federal Law

Unlike car accidents that typically involve only state law, commercial truck accidents in the United States bring federal regulations into play. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) governs every aspect of commercial trucking under Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR).

Every 18-wheeler operating in interstate commerce in the United States must comply with:

  • 49 CFR Part 390: General applicability and who must follow the rules
  • 49 CFR Part 391: Driver qualifications – who can legally drive a truck
  • 49 CFR Part 392: Driving rules – how they must operate on roads
  • 49 CFR Part 393: Vehicle safety standards – equipment and cargo securement
  • 49 CFR Part 395: Hours of Service (HOS) – how long drivers can operate
  • 49 CFR Part 396: Inspection and maintenance requirements

When trucking companies violate these regulations—and they often do—they create liability that extends far beyond simple negligence. These violations are evidence of systemic safety failures that juries across the United States punish severely.

The Attorney911 Advantage: Inside Knowledge That Wins Cases

Ralph Manginello founded Attorney911 in 2001 after earning his stripes representing injury victims since 1998. With admission to both Texas and New York bars—and crucially, admission to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas—Ralph brings federal court experience that few personal injury attorneys in the United States can match. That federal admission matters because interstate trucking cases can be filed in federal court, and Ralph knows how to navigate those complex procedures.

But credentials alone don’t win cases. Strategy does. That’s where Lupe Peña changes everything.

Lupe spent years working at a national insurance defense firm in the United States. He learned how adjusters are trained to evaluate claims, what triggers their settlement algorithms, and exactly which tactics they use to lowball victims. Now he applies that insider knowledge to fight FOR injured victims, not against them. When the trucking company’s insurer sees Attorney911 on the letterhead, they know we can spot their bluffs from miles away.

As client Ernest Cano put it: “Mr. Manginello and his firm are first class. Will fight tooth and nail for you.”

We’ve recovered over $50 million for families across the United States, including:

  • $5+ million for a traumatic brain injury victim struck by a falling log at a logging company
  • $3.8+ million for a client who suffered a partial leg amputation after a car accident led to staph infections
  • $2.5+ million in trucking accident recoveries
  • $2+ million for a maritime worker with a back injury under the Jones Act

Currently, we’re litigating a $10 million lawsuit against the University of Houston and Pi Kappa Phi fraternity for hazing injuries—a case that garnered national media attention on KHOU 11, ABC13 Houston, and the Houston Chronicle.

When trucking companies see Ralph Manginello’s name on a lawsuit in the United States, they know they’re facing an attorney who has gone toe-to-toe with BP in the Texas City Refinery explosion litigation—a disaster that killed 15 workers and injured 170 others, resulting in over $2.1 billion in industry-wide settlements.

The Evidence Crisis: Why the Next 48 Hours Matter More Than You Think

Here’s what trucking companies don’t want you to know: black box data—the electronic records that prove speed, braking, and engine performance—can be overwritten in as little as 30 days. Sometimes sooner if the truck returns to service quickly. ELD (Electronic Logging Device) data showing whether the driver violated federal hours-of-service rules may only be retained for six months under FMCSA minimums.

We’ve seen trucking companies in the United States repair and return trucks to service within days of a fatal crash, destroying critical evidence before families even hire an attorney. That’s why we send spoliation letters within 24 hours of being retained.

A spoliation letter is a formal legal notice demanding that the trucking company, their insurer, and all potentially liable parties preserve:

  • ECM (Engine Control Module) and EDR (Event Data Recorder) data
  • ELD logs showing hours of service compliance
  • Driver Qualification Files (CDL, medical certifications, training records)
  • Vehicle maintenance and inspection records
  • Dashcam footage and GPS telematics
  • Cell phone records
  • Dispatch communications

Once this letter hits their desk, destroying evidence becomes spoliation—a serious legal violation that can result in court sanctions, adverse inference instructions (where the jury is told to assume destroyed evidence was favorable to the plaintiff), and even default judgment.

Call 1-888-ATTY-911 immediately to protect your evidence. Hablamos Español. No fee unless we win.

The 13 Types of 18-Wheeler Accidents We Handle Across the United States

Not all truck accidents are created equal. Each type involves different federal violations, different liable parties, and different investigative strategies. Here are the 13 most common scenarios we see on highways from coast to coast.

1. Jackknife Accidents

A jackknife occurs when the trailer and cab skid in opposite directions, with the trailer folding at an angle like a pocket knife. These often result from sudden braking on wet or icy roads—particularly common on mountain passes like I-70 through the Rockies or during winter weather in the northern United States.

Under 49 CFR § 393.48, truck brakes must be properly maintained. When brake failure or improper adjustment causes a jackknife, the maintenance records prove negligence. Jackknives frequently block multiple lanes, causing multi-vehicle pileups from Maine to California.

2. Rollover Accidents

With a center of gravity nearly 8 feet off the ground, loaded 18-wheelers are prone to tipping. Rollovers often occur on highway ramps and curves—think of the tight interchanges on I-285 in Atlanta or I-610 in Houston.

49 CFR § 393.100-136 governs cargo securement. When liquid cargo “sloshes” or uneven loading shifts the center of gravity, rollover risk increases exponentially. These accidents cause crushing injuries when the trailer lands on smaller vehicles.

3. Underride Collisions (Rear and Side)

Among the deadliest accidents in the United States, underrides occur when a passenger vehicle crashes into a trailer and slides underneath, often shearing off the roof. Despite 49 CFR § 393.86 requiring rear impact guards on trailers manufactured after 1998, many guards fail in crashes above 30 mph. Side underride guards aren’t even federally mandated yet—though they should be.

Approximately 400-500 underride deaths occur annually in the United States. These cases often involve catastrophic head and neck trauma or decapitation. They’re almost always fatal or catastrophic.

4. Rear-End Collisions

Trucks following too closely cannot stop in time. Under 49 CFR § 392.11, drivers must maintain “reasonable and prudent” following distances. Yet distracted driving—texting, dispatch communications, or fatigue—causes rear-end crashes daily on congested corridors like I-95 or I-35.

The force of an 80,000-pound truck hitting a 4,000-pound car from behind often results in traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and fatalities.

5. Wide Turn/”Squeeze Play” Accidents

18-wheelers need significant space to complete right turns—often swinging wide to the left first. Unsuspecting drivers in the United States enter the gap, only to be crushed when the truck completes its turn. These accidents often occur at urban intersections in cities like New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles.

6. Blind Spot (“No-Zone”) Collisions

Trucks have massive blind spots: 20 feet in front, 30 feet behind, and significant zones on both sides—especially the right side. 49 CFR § 393.80 mandates proper mirrors, but driver inattention during lane changes causes sideswipe accidents daily.

7. Tire Blowout Accidents

With 18 tires in operation, blowouts are inevitable—especially in the extreme heat of Arizona and the southwestern United States, or when 49 CFR § 393.75 requirements for tread depth are ignored. When a steer tire blows, drivers lose control instantly. Debris from blowouts causes secondary accidents for miles.

8. Brake Failure Accidents

Brake problems factor into approximately 29% of large truck crashes in the United States. 49 CFR § 396.3 requires systematic inspection and maintenance. When companies defer brake maintenance to save money, they gamble with lives. Runaway truck accidents on mountain grades—from the Eisenhower Tunnel in Colorado to grades in West Virginia—often result from overheated or poorly maintained brakes.

9. Cargo Spill and Shift Accidents

Improperly secured cargo violates 49 CFR § 393.100-136. When loads shift—often on curves or during evasive maneuvers—they cause rollovers or spill onto roadways. Hazardous materials spills add exposure risks and environmental damage to the physical trauma.

10. Head-On Collisions

When fatigued or distracted drivers cross centerlines on two-lane highways common in rural areas of the United States, the results are catastrophic. Head-on impacts between a truck and passenger vehicle at combined speeds often exceed 120 mph of closing velocity.

11. T-Bone/Intersection Accidents

Trucks running red lights—often because drivers are rushing to beat yellow lights or are too fatigued to react—cause devastating side-impact collisions. These frequently occur at intersections along major freight corridors like I-20 and I-40.

12. Sideswipe Accidents

Often resulting from blind spot failures or improper lane changes during congestion—common on the I-95 corridor through the Northeast—sideswipes can push passenger vehicles into other lanes or off the road entirely.

13. Override Accidents

The opposite of underride: the truck drives over a smaller vehicle in front. These occur when trucks cannot stop—their momentum carries them over the vehicle ahead, crushing the passenger compartment.

The 10 Parties Who Can Pay: Maximizing Your Recovery

Most law firms only sue the driver and trucking company. That’s leaving money on the table. In the United States, multiple parties can share liability for an 18-wheeler accident under theories of respondeat superior, negligent hiring, and product liability.

1. The Truck Driver

Direct negligence: speeding, distraction, fatigue, impairment, or violation of traffic laws. We subpoena their driving record, drug test results, and cell phone records.

2. The Trucking Company (Motor Carrier)

Vicarious liability makes employers responsible for employees’ negligent acts. Plus, direct negligence for:

  • Negligent hiring: Failing to check the driver’s background (49 CFR § 391.51 requires Driver Qualification Files)
  • Negligent training: Inadequate safety instruction
  • Negligent supervision: Ignoring HOS violations or safety complaints
  • Negligent maintenance: Violating 49 CFR § 396.3

Trucking companies carry $750,000 to $5 million in insurance—far more than individual drivers.

3. The Cargo Owner/Shipper

When shippers demand overweight loads, improperly secured cargo, or fail to disclose hazardous materials, they share liability. This is common in port cities across the United States where cargo containers move from ships to trucks.

4. The Loading Company

Third-party warehouses that load cargo must follow 49 CFR § 393.100-136. Unbalanced loads or insufficient tiedowns cause rollovers and spills.

5. The Truck/Trailer Manufacturer

Design defects in brake systems, stability control, or fuel tank placement create product liability claims. We investigate recall notices and similar failure patterns.

6. The Parts Manufacturer

Defective brake components, tires, or steering mechanisms from manufacturers can be sued under strict product liability theories.

7. The Maintenance Company

Shops that negligently repair trucks—improper brake adjustments, wrong parts installations—are liable for crashes caused by their incompetence.

8. The Freight Broker

Brokers who arrange transportation but don’t own trucks can be liable for negligent selection—hiring carriers with poor safety records or inadequate insurance. This is increasingly common in the gig economy of freight movement in the United States.

9. The Truck Owner (If Different from Carrier)

In owner-operator arrangements, the owner who leases the truck to the carrier may share liability for negligent entrustment.

10. Government Entities

Poor road design, inadequate signage, or failure to maintain safe conditions on highways can create municipal or state liability—though sovereign immunity limits and tight notice deadlines apply in many states across the United States.

Catastrophic Injuries: What Your Case Is Worth

The injuries sustained in 18-wheeler accidents in the United States range from severe to fatal. We don’t handle “fender benders.” We help families whose lives have been destroyed.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Settlement Range: $1,548,000 – $9,838,000+

Concussions, contusions, and penetrating brain injuries cause cognitive impairment, personality changes, and loss of executive function. The lifetime care costs for severe TBI can exceed $3 million. Symptoms include memory loss, mood changes, speech difficulties, and permanent disability.

As chronicled in the Houston Chronicle, Ralph Manginello has recovered millions for TBI victims who suffered these invisible but devastating injuries.

Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis

Settlement Range: $4,770,000 – $25,880,000+

Paraplegia and quadriplegia require lifetime care, home modifications, and loss of earning capacity. The average lifetime cost for a 25-year-old with quadriplegia exceeds $4.8 million in the United States—not including pain and suffering.

Amputation

Settlement Range: $1,945,000 – $8,630,000

Traumatic amputations at the scene or surgical amputations due to crush injuries require prosthetics ($5,000-$50,000+ each), replacement every few years, and extensive rehabilitation. Phantom limb pain and psychological trauma add to the damages.

Severe Burns

Burns from fuel fires or hazmat spills require multiple skin grafts, reconstructive surgeries, and carry high infection risks. Third and fourth-degree burns cause permanent scarring and disfigurement.

Wrongful Death

Settlement Range: $1,910,000 – $9,520,000+

When trucking accidents kill, surviving spouses, children, and parents can recover for lost income, loss of consortium, mental anguish, and funeral expenses. Punitive damages may apply for gross negligence.

Glenda Walker, a former client, told us: “They fought for me to get every dime I deserved.” That’s our commitment to every family in the United States who trusts us with their case.

Trucking Insurance and Nuclear Verdicts: The Stakes Have Never Been Higher

Federal law mandates minimum insurance coverage for commercial vehicles operating in the United States:

  • $750,000 for non-hazardous freight over 10,001 lbs
  • $1,000,000 for oil, petroleum, and large equipment
  • $5,000,000 for hazardous materials and passenger transport

Many carriers carry $1-5 million or more. But accessing those funds requires knowing how to prove violations of 49 CFR Parts 390-396 and demonstrating that the trucking company prioritized profits over safety.

Juries across the United States are awarding “nuclear verdicts” against negligent trucking companies:

  • $1 billion in Florida (2021) for an 18-year-old killed due to negligent hiring
  • $462 million in Missouri (2024) for an underride decapitation
  • $160 million in Alabama (2024) for a rollover causing quadriplegia
  • $37.5 million and $35 million in recent Texas verdicts

These aren’t just numbers. They’re messages that the United States won’t tolerate unsafe trucking practices.

Your Questions Answered: 18-Wheeler Accident FAQs for the United States

1. What should I do immediately after an 18-wheeler accident in the United States?
Call 911, seek medical attention, photograph everything, get the driver’s DOT number and company information, and call 1-888-ATTY-911 before talking to any insurance adjuster.

2. How long do I have to file a lawsuit?
Most states in the United States have a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury and wrongful death, though some like Tennessee and Louisiana have shorter 1-year limits, while Maine and North Dakota allow 6 years. However, evidence disappears much sooner—call us within 48 hours.

3. Should I give the trucking company’s insurance a recorded statement?
Never. Adjusters are trained to minimize your claim. As Kiimarii Yup said about our firm: “I lost everything… 1 year later I have gained so much.” We protect you from these tactics.

4. What is a Driver Qualification File under 49 CFR § 391.51?
Federal law requires trucking companies to maintain files proving their drivers are qualified—medical certificates, background checks, training records. Missing or incomplete files prove negligent hiring.

5. Can I recover if I was partially at fault?
In most states in the United States using modified comparative negligence rules, you can recover if you’re 50% or less at fault (51% in some states). However, contributory negligence states like Alabama, Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia bar recovery if you’re even 1% at fault. We analyze your specific jurisdiction immediately.

6. How much is my case worth?
It depends on injury severity, medical costs, lost wages, and available insurance. But trucking cases in the United States typically involve higher insurance limits than car accidents, allowing for meaningful compensation. We’ve recovered over $50 million for clients.

7. What if the driver was an independent contractor?
Both the owner-operator and the trucking company that contracted them may be liable. We investigate all insurance policies.

8. How do you prove driver fatigue?
ELD data under 49 CFR § 395.8 tracks hours of service. Violations of the 11-hour driving limit or 14-hour duty window prove fatigue.

9. Can undocumented immigrants file claims?
Yes. Immigration status doesn’t bar personal injury claims in the United States. Everyone injured by negligence has rights.

10. What are Hours of Service violations?
49 CFR § 395 limits drivers to 11 hours of driving after 10 hours off-duty. Violations cause approximately 31% of fatal truck crashes in the United States.

11. Do I pay upfront for an attorney?
No. Attorney911 works on contingency—33.33% pre-trial, 40% if trial is necessary. You pay nothing unless we win. As Donald Wilcox told us: “One company said they would not accept my case. Then I got a call from Manginello… I got a call to come pick up this handsome check.”

12. What is the MCS-90 endorsement?
A federal requirement ensuring that if a trucking company’s insurance denies coverage, minimum damages to injured victims are still paid—required for interstate commerce in the United States.

13. How fast does evidence disappear?
Black box data: 30 days. ELD data: 6 months under FMCSA minimums (but can be destroyed sooner). Dashcam footage: often 7-14 days. The clock is ticking.

14. What causes underride accidents?
Missing or weak rear impact guards violating 49 CFR § 393.86, or lack of side guards. These are among the deadliest crashes in the United States.

15. Can I sue for PTSD?
Yes. Post-traumatic stress disorder is compensable as non-economic damage—mental anguish, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.

16. What if the truck had a tire blowout?
We inspect maintenance records for violations of 49 CFR § 393.75. Tread depth must be 4/32″ on steer tires. Heat and poor maintenance cause blowouts.

17. Are punitive damages available?
Yes, when trucking companies act with gross negligence, recklessness, or conscious indifference to safety—like hiring drivers with revoked CDLs or falsifying logs.

18. What is a spoliation letter?
A legal notice requiring preservation of evidence. We send these within 24 hours to prevent destruction of ECM, ELD, and maintenance records.

19. How long do cases take?
Simple cases: 6-12 months. Complex litigation: 1-3 years. Catastrophic injury cases: often 2-4 years. We prepare every case for trial from day one to maximize settlement leverage.

20. What if I can’t afford medical treatment?
We help clients access medical care under Letters of Protection—you pay providers from your settlement. Don’t let lack of insurance delay treatment.

21. Does Texas law apply to my case?
If your accident occurred in Texas, yes. Texas has a 2-year statute of limitations and modified comparative negligence (51% bar). But we handle cases across the United States, applying the specific laws of each state.

22. What is the 34-hour restart rule?
Under 49 CFR § 395, drivers can restart their 60/70-hour weekly clock with 34 consecutive hours off duty. Violations indicate systemic fatigue.

23. Can I recover lost income if I’m self-employed?
Yes, through documentation of past earnings and projections of future lost earning capacity.

24. What is negligent hiring?
When trucking companies fail to check driving records, verify CDL status, or review medical certifications required by 49 CFR § 391.11, they hire dangerous drivers.

25. Do truck drivers get drug tested after accidents?
Yes, under 49 CFR § 382.303, post-accident testing is required for fatalities, injuries requiring treatment away from the scene, or vehicle disablement.

26. What is a “nuclear verdict”?
Jury awards exceeding $10 million, increasingly common in trucking cases involving gross negligence. The United States has seen over a dozen $100M+ verdicts recently.

27. Can I sue the freight broker?
Yes, for negligent selection of unsafe carriers with poor FMCSA safety ratings.

28. What if the accident happened in a construction zone?
Special rules apply. Government entities may share liability for inadequate signage or barriers, but notice deadlines are short.

29. Are there damage caps in my state?
Some states cap punitive damages (Texas has a complex formula; Virginia caps at $350,000), but compensatory damages are generally uncapped. We navigate these rules state by state.

30. What is loss of consortium?
Compensation to spouses for loss of companionship, affection, and marital relations caused by injuries.

31. How do you investigate brake failures?
We subpoena maintenance records, inspection reports under 49 CFR § 396.11, and post-crash brake system analysis by certified experts.

32. Can I sue for a loved one’s death?
Yes, through wrongful death claims. Immediate family members can recover for lost income, mental anguish, and loss of parental guidance.

33. What is the difference between economic and non-economic damages?
Economic: medical bills, lost wages (calculable). Non-economic: pain/suffering, mental anguish (subjective). Both are recoverable.

34. Do I need to go to court?
95% of cases settle, but we prepare every case for trial. Insurance companies offer more when they know you’re willing to go the distance.

35. What is a pre-trip inspection?
49 CFR § 396.13 requires drivers to ensure vehicles are safe before driving. Failure to inspect brakes, tires, or lights is negligence.

36. Can I recover if the truck was from out-of-state?
Yes. Interstate commerce means federal law applies regardless of where the truck is registered. We handle cases involving trucks from all 50 states.

37. What is vicarious liability?
Employers are responsible for employees’ negligent acts during employment—making trucking companies liable for their drivers’ mistakes.

38. How do I choose the right attorney?
Look for federal court experience (like Ralph Manginello’s Southern District of Texas admission), trucking-specific expertise, former insurance defense experience (Lupe Peña), and actual trial readiness—not just settlement mills.

39. What if I was hit by a government vehicle?
Special rules apply—sovereign immunity, shorter deadlines, and damage caps. Immediate legal consultation is critical.

40. Can I get a rental car while mine is repaired?
The trucking company’s insurance should provide a rental, but they often delay. We push for immediate accommodations.

41. What is the FMCSA’s Safety Measurement System?
Public data on carrier safety violations. We review these records to prove patterns of unsafe conduct.

42. Do weather conditions affect liability?
Yes. Drivers must adjust for conditions under 49 CFR § 392.14. Speeding in rain, snow, or fog is negligence.

43. Can I sue for emotional distress alone?
Generally, physical injury is required, but some states allow standalone emotional distress claims in extreme cases.

44. What is a “phantom driver” accident?
When a truck causes an accident without contact—cutting someone off, causing evasive maneuvers. We use witness statements and video to prove causation.

45. How do you handle cases with multiple victims?
We coordinate with other plaintiffs to ensure fair distribution of limited insurance coverage while maximizing each client’s recovery.

46. What is the difference between an ELD and AOBRD?
ELDs (Electronic Logging Devices) replaced AOBRDs (Automatic On-Board Recording Devices) in 2019 with stricter tamper-proof requirements.

47. Can I recover for future medical expenses?
Yes, through life care plans and medical expert testimony projecting future treatment needs.

48. What if the trucking company declares bankruptcy?
We pursue all liable parties and insurance policies. Bankruptcy doesn’t eliminate insurance coverage.

49. Why do I need a specialist in trucking accidents?
Federal regulations, electronic evidence, and multiple liable parties make these cases complex. General personal injury attorneys often miss critical details that maximize recovery.

50. How do I start my case?
Call 1-888-ATTY-911 or 888-ATTY-911. Ralph Manginello and Lupe Peña are ready to fight for you. Hablamos Español. Your consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.

The Attorney911 Promise: We Don’t Settle for Less

Chad Harris, a former client, described us perfectly: “You are NOT a pest to them and you are NOT just some client… You are FAMILY to them.”

When an 80,000-pound truck turns your life upside down in the United States, you need more than a lawyer. You need a fighter with 25+ years of experience. You need someone who knows the federal regulations better than the trucking company does. You need a team that includes a former insurance defense attorney who knows exactly how the other side thinks.

Ralph Manginello has secured multi-million dollar verdicts against BP, Walmart, Amazon, and some of the largest trucking companies in North America. We’ve recovered over $50 million for families just like yours. And we’re just getting started.

The trucking company has lawyers. Their insurance company has adjusters. You deserve someone protecting your interests with the same level of aggression and expertise. Angel Walle put it best: “They solved in a couple of months what others did nothing about in two years.”

Time is critical. Evidence is disappearing. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 right now. One call puts Ralph Manginello, Lupe Peña, and the entire Attorney911 team to work for you. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.

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