Knowledgeable Oregon 18 Wheeler Accident Lawyer
Portland I-5 & I-84 Crash Attorneys
In Oregon, busy roadways like I-5, I-84 and Highway 58 are major conduits of commercial traffic. But when 18 wheelers driven by careless and overworked truckers take to the roads, innocent lives are put in jeopardy. At Johnson, Johnson, Larson & Schaller, P.C., we help people who have been injured in accidents involving 18 wheelers (semi trucks, tractor trailers) and other commercial trucks. We have a long track record of success winning results for accident injury victims.
Contact us today online or by telephone at 888-305-7447 to speak with an experienced Oregon 18 wheeler accident lawyer.
Helping 18 Wheeler Accident Victims
At Johnson, Johnson, Larson & Schaller, P.C., we represent people who have been injured in accidents with large trucks. We also represent family members who have lost loved ones in fatal truck accidents. When dealing with 18 wheeler accidents and other commercial truck accidents, there are simply more complexities to deal with, more moving parts than in conventional auto accidents. The defendants in these cases are typically large trucking companies, offering plaintiffs both opportunities and challenges:
- Higher insurance minimums: Trucking companies are required by law to keep liability insurance minimums far above that of non-commercial vehicles. This allows us to pursue larger settlements for our accident injury clients.
- Dealing with corporate culture: Trucking companies and other corporate clients know that plaintiffs have only 180 days to request information such as driver logs and training documents. It is important for us to act in a timely manner, because as soon as trucking companies are legally able to dispose of this evidence, they will.
Federal regulations establish requirements for truck drivers and trucking companies in regard to:
- Defective truck equipment
- Overloaded trucks and unsecured loads
- Truck driver fatigue
- Drunk driving and drug abuse
- Trucking company negligence
Discovering violations of these regulations establishes negligence in truck accident cases which helps us present compelling cases for our clients. Our lawyers will do everything in their power to get the results you need and deserve.
Call Today for Your Free Initial Consultation
If you have been injured in an 18 wheeler crash, we can help you seek compensation for the hardships you are facing. Contact us today online or by telephone at 888-305-7447 to speak with a highly-qualified Oregon personal injury attorney. You will not have to pay attorney's fees unless we win your case. Our law offices are conveniently located in the Citizens Building in downtown Eugene, Oregon.
