How We Help After a Trucking Crash 

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Commercial carriers move fast after a crash—so do we. We deal with the insurance companies, protect your statements, and send preservation letters so critical evidence isn’t lost. Our team gathers medical records and bills, coordinates with providers, calculates wage loss and future care, and builds a fact-driven demand aimed at full, fair recovery. You receive clear, straightforward updates, timelines, and honest expectations so you can focus on healing. If the carrier won’t be reasonable, we’re ready to file suit and press your case in court. Hablamos español.
 

Common Causes—Why Fault Matters
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​Driver fatigue • Hours-of-Service violations • Distracted driving • Speeding • Unsafe lane changes • Improper loading/securement • Mechanical failures • DUI/drug violations
Proving how the crash happened is essential. We document fault so value isn’t a debate—it’s supported by evidence.
 

Evidence we secure

• Police report, 911 audio, dash/body-cam (where available)

• Driver logs & ELD data, dispatch notes, GPS/telematics

• Bills of lading, load/weight/securement records, trip sheets

• Maintenance & inspection records, prior violations, safety score

• Company policies/training, driver qualification file, drug/alcohol testing

• Scene photos, skid marks, debris fields, ECM/“black box” data

• Nearby video (surveillance/Ring), witness statements

• Accident reconstruction and industry-standard experts when needed
   

Idaho Rules 

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• Fault: Idaho uses modified comparative negligence. You can recover if your share of fault is less than the other party’s; any recovery is reduced by your percentage.

• Deadlines (general guidance): Injury claims are usually about 2 years; property damage about 3 years; government-related crashes can require a notice within ~180 days.

• Deadlines have exceptions—ask us to confirm yours.

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​Who Can Be Liable in a Trucking Case?​
 

• Truck driver (negligent operation)

• Motor carrier/employer (vicarious liability; hiring/training/supervision)

• Broker/shipper/loader (improper loading/securement, negligent selection—case-specific)

• Maintenance or parts company (defects/repairs)

• Another at-fault driver (multi-vehicle crashes)

 

Not legal advice; for emergencies, call 911.

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What To Do After a Truck Crash?  ​                 

• Get medical care; follow your provider’s instructions

• Photograph vehicles (including DOT numbers, trailer, placards), scene, and injuries

• Collect witness names and contact info

• Do not give recorded statements without counsel

• Keep bills, prescriptions, mileage, and missed-work records

• Call CRL—we send preservation letters immediately

• Not legal advice; for emergencies, call 911.
  
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Our Process​
 

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1. Rapid Response & Strategy — Evaluate liability, insurance layers, and timelines; send preservation letters

2. Evidence & Records — Secure ELD/logs, ECM/telematics, load docs, maintenance; gather medical/wage proof

3. Valuation — Medical costs (past/future), lost income/earning capacity, pain and suffering, property losses

4. Demand & Negotiation — Data-backed demand; address liens/subrogation; push carriers for full value

5. Litigation, if needed — File suit, discovery, depositions, expert work; trial-ready
   
    

Damages You Can Recover​
 

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• Medical expenses (ER, hospital, surgery, meds)

• Future medical care & rehabilitation (therapy, devices, follow-ups)

• Lost wages & diminished earning capacity

• Pain and suffering / loss of enjoyment

• Property damage & out-of-pocket costs

• Household/childcare services you had to hire

• Scarring & disfigurement

• Loss of consortium

• Punitive damages (limited, egregious conduct)

• Wrongful death damages (funeral costs, loss of support/companionship)

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Property Damage Help

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• Repair / Total Loss — Estimates, total-loss valuations, diminished value

• Rental or Loss-of-Use — Push for a rental or compensation while your car is down

• Personal Items — Phones, car seats, glasses—document and include them

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Insurance Notes (Trucking)

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• Commercial policies often include higher limits and may have excess/umbrella coverage.

• Multiple carriers (tractor, trailer, broker) can be involved—coordination matters.

• We manage UM/UIM when the at-fault coverage is insufficient.
   

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Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM)

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If the at-fault party has no insurance or too little, your UM/UIM coverage can help. We open and manage these claims so you don’t leave benefits on the table—even when it’s your own insurer.