Through our investigation, we will determine exactly what happened to cause your truck crash and then dig deeper for you to answer the why — why did this truck crash happen in the first place? Examples of the “why” include drugs or alcohol, driver fatigue, driver hours of service violations, improper loading, load shifting, overweight cargo, faulty equipment, improper maintenance, driver speed, dashboard obstruction, negligent hiring, lack of training or experience, and failing to supervise drivers.

In addition to determining exactly what happened and why it happened, we will identify and document ALL the consequences of the crash, including the full spectrum of emotional, physical, and financial injuries, damages, and losses. We want to make certain that the truck driver, the truck operating company, and their insurance company know your family’s story and clearly understand the full scope of the devastation their actions have caused. Your story will be told!

To help accomplish all of this, I have assembled an incredible team of the top national experts who stand ready to assist, including experts in the following fields: crash site investigation, forensic engineers specializing in truck crash reconstruction, vehicle “black box” download and data analysts, truck driving standards and protocols, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, traffic control engineers, cell phone data retrieval specialists, human factors analysts, financial and life care planning, forensic accounting, and grief and loss experts.

But that is not the end of the work we do for truck crash victims and their families. Many families impacted by serious injury or death caused by a truck crash don’t initially make the connection that they are crime victims, but you are. That means it is very likely that criminal charges will be filed by the local prosecutor against the at-fault truck driver. Charges against the truck driver could range from a low-level misdemeanor to a serious felony. As crime victims, your family has rights in the criminal prosecution process, and we will make sure that those “victims’ rights” are protected. Almost every state in the United States has enacted specific “Crime Victims’ Rights” laws. And some states have even included these rights in their State Constitutions. Although crime victims do not have the right to decide what criminal charges will be filed against the truck driver, you do have many rights in the process, including the right to be informed and consulted about the charges and any plea agreement that may be offered. You also have the right to be heard in the criminal case through participation in the sentencing process. You may also be eligible for prompt payment of victims’ compensation benefits to help cover some immediate expenses and financial losses after a truck crash. We work directly with the prosecutor’s office and victims’ advocates to make sure your victims’ rights are protected!