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“How common are trucking company lawsuits?”

Trucking accidents account for one of every eight American traffic fatalities. As fuel prices rise and competition increases, too many trucking companies cut corners, pressing drivers to exceed the number of safe daily driving hours, delaying repairs and inspections beyond safe limits. This costs thousands of lives and millions of dollars each year. Holding companies liable for these tragedies is one of society’s most effective—and, unfortunately, most common—means to make our roads safer.

“What are some types of legally actionable trucking negligence?”

Driver negligence includes things like substance abuse, speeding, failure to slow down in bad weather, driving while phoning or texting, driving while eating, and failure to follow traffic laws. Company negligence includes things such as inadequate inspections, unreasonable demands on drivers, improper loading, and failure to follow regulations. Third-party negligence can be things like defective parts, poor maintenance by third-party companies, or bad driving by third-party drivers.

“How hard is it to sue a trucking company?”

Trucking companies and their insurers are usually well aware that lawsuits can cost them dearly. Even smaller companies and independents often have deep legal resources through their insurers due to the large amounts at stake. They are often willing to fight hard to defend themselves from claims, sometimes even falsifying records and destroying evidence, so holding them to account for misdeeds often demands very experienced attorneys.

“Why hire an attorney experienced in trucking negligence?”

Because truckers are at such risk for large legal judgments, their insurers often study and rate the effectiveness of attorneys who represent plaintiffs. They know which attorneys are more likely to win a case, and which ones they can intimidate or buy off with a cheap settlement. To get the compensation you deserve for your loss, you need attorneys whom trucking insurers know and respect.

“How much will it cost?”

At The Markam Group, we usually pay to fight your case at no cost to you. Our compensation will be a percentage of the money we recover. If we fail to win the case, you owe us nothing. This is called a “contingent fee”, and the percentage varies depending on the circumstances of the case.

“How long will my case take to resolve?”

Most cases can be filed and brought to trial within two to three years or less, and very worthy claims are often settled much sooner, without trial. The wait for trial often depends on where your case is filed, as most courts are crowded with lawsuits. And, of course, complex cases take more time than simple ones.


For a free, professional evaluation of your case, please contact the experts at The Markam Group.

Phone: (509) 747-0902
Email: info@markamgrp.com