Legal relevance

Attorney-client privilege

Attorney-client privilege

Attorney-client privilege is a cornerstone of legal ethics, ensuring clients can communicate openly with their lawyers. In truck accident cases, this protection is vital for building trust and preparing strong claims or defenses.

Future medical costs and long-term care

Future medical costs and long-term care

Severe truck accidents often leave victims with injuries that require years—or even a lifetime—of medical treatment. Compensation for future medical costs and long-term care is essential to ensure victims are not financially burdened by ongoing needs.

Minimum insurance requirements under federal law

Minimum insurance requirements under federal law

To ensure that victims of truck accidents can be compensated for damages, federal law mandates minimum levels of insurance coverage for all commercial carriers engaged in interstate commerce.

Medical records and expert testimony

Medical records and expert testimony

Truck accident cases often involve catastrophic injuries, making medical documentation and expert testimony vital to proving the extent of harm and securing fair compensation.

Truck maintenance and inspection requirements

Truck maintenance and inspection requirements

Proper maintenance and regular inspections are critical to ensuring that commercial trucks operate safely on U.S. highways. Federal and state regulations impose strict obligations on carriers and drivers to keep vehicles roadworthy.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the central authority for trucking regulation in the United States. Its rules are designed to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large commercial vehicles.