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Truck accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries due to the size and weight of the commercial vehicle. A La Crosse commercial truck accident lawyer can investigate your crash, hold all the responsible parties accountable, and seek compensation for your losses.
From semi-truck accidents to tractor-trailer collisions and other commercial vehicle crashes, Craig Steger represents injured victims and families throughout the La Crosse area in complex trucking accident claims, as well as cases involving Tractor Accidents and ATV Accidents.
Craig Steger represents individuals and families injured in serious commercial truck accidents. These cases often involve catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, and complex legal and factual issues that are unique to trucking litigation, including federal safety regulations and intricate insurance coverage issues, including claims involving an Injured Truck Driver.
Craig Steger provides individual attention to clients in these complex cases while leveraging the firm’s many years of experience handling all kinds of major personal injury cases throughout western Wisconsin, including Car Accidents and Dump Truck Accidents. Each case is meticulously prepared to pursue the most favorable outcome possible under the circumstances.
Commercial truck accidents can occur in numerous ways. Driver or trucking company negligence can cause or contribute to a commercial truck accident. Driver negligence may include fatigue, distracted driving, speeding, impaired driving, or aggressive driving. Trucking company negligence may involve negligent hiring, inadequate supervision, unrealistic scheduling, or poor vehicle maintenance.
Mechanical problems such as defective brakes or worn tires are also possible causes when commercial trucks are not properly maintained. In other cases, improperly loaded or unsecured cargo may make the truck unstable, or the truck may lose its load. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 6,050 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal crashes nationwide in 2022.
In Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation reported 6,825 large truck crashes in 2024, resulting in 1,480 injuries and 66 fatalities. Determining the cause of a crash is often the first step in identifying who is responsible and whether or not you have a personal injury claim.
Commercial trucking companies and drivers are subject to safety regulations promulgated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. These regulations cover driver qualifications, vehicle inspections and maintenance, and hours of service designed to minimize fatigue.
49 C.F.R. Part 395 places a limit on the number of hours that most commercial drivers may be on the road without taking required breaks or off-duty time. Proof that a trucking company or driver violated applicable safety regulations may become an important issue when determining liability in a commercial truck accident claim.
A commercial truck accident can result in a host of losses that go beyond medical treatment for physical injuries. Hospitalization, surgeries, rehabilitation, and time away from work can stretch on for a long time. While accident victims are dealing with injuries and recovery, trucking companies and their insurers may start to investigate the crash immediately to protect their interests.
Injured people may receive a settlement offer even before they have had a chance to fully understand the nature and extent of their injuries or their long-term medical needs. Taking time to assess the long-term consequences of a crash can help account for all accident-related losses before settling a claim.
Commercial trucks travel through La Crosse every day using Interstate 90, U.S. Highway 53, U.S. Highway 14/61, and Wisconsin Highway 16 to travel through La Crosse carrying agricultural products, manufactured goods, and other freight around the Midwest. The flow of interstate traffic, along with local commuters and farm equipment, can lead to difficult driving conditions at times, especially during peak travel times or poor weather, increasing the risk of Farm Accidents.
When an accident involves a commercial truck, it is often necessary to investigate the roadway, traffic, vehicle movements, and actions of all the parties involved to determine what caused the crash and who may be at fault.
Improperly loaded or unsecured cargo can play a significant role in severe commercial truck accidents. In some cases, liability may lie not only with the truck driver but with a cargo loading company, shipping company, or other third party responsible for the load’s security. It may be crucial to determine who loaded the cargo and whether all relevant safety requirements were met.
In Wisconsin, when a loved one is killed as a result of a commercial truck accident caused by the negligence of another party, certain survivors of the deceased or the personal representative of the estate may have the right to bring a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim seeks damages for losses resulting from the death, and available damages vary depending on the facts and law applicable to the case.
A trucking company does not have to be based in Wisconsin for an injured person to bring a claim. Commercial carriers regularly travel across state lines, and trucking accidents often involve out-of-state drivers or companies. The legal issues involved can vary depending on the facts of the crash, the parties involved, and the applicable state and federal laws.
In certain circumstances, the trucking company itself can be held liable for a driver’s actions or its own negligence. A trucking company may be held liable if it did not properly hire, train, or supervise its drivers, or properly inspect and maintain its trucks. Each situation must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to assess who might be responsible.
This analysis typically involves a review of the facts and circumstances, any relevant contracts, and the laws and regulations that apply.
A commercial truck accident can be a life-altering event for injured victims and their families. Craig Steger is dedicated to assisting clients throughout the La Crosse area in seeking justice and compensation. Schedule a consultation today to hire an honest truck accident lawyer.
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