Portland Oregon Commercial Truck Accident Lawyer
Commercial truck accident • Commercial bus accident • Commercial car accident • Commercial motor vehicle accident
Semi-trucks and trailer accidents cause some of the most catastrophic injuries and accidents on the road. Due to size and speed, the most serious injuries are mostly inflicted upon car passengers traveling on the freeways with large commercial trucks. Many of the accidents are caused when truckers or carriers violate state or federal trucking laws creating hazards on the highways. If you or someone you love has suffered in a commercial motor vehicle accident, you need immediate legal advocacy to protect your rights and claims against negligent drivers and commercial trucking companies.
Attorney Steve Smucker has years of experience trying cases involving commercial trucks, and semi-trucks and trailers. He understands the interplay of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's rules and regulations and can maximize your compensation. Contact Attorney Steve Smucker for an initial consultation or case evalution.
Federal and state trucking laws regulate the industry to protect passengers from dangerous commercial trucks on the highways. Violations of these trucking laws could mean that you and your family are entitled to significant compensation from drivers, commercial trucking companies, and their insurance carriers.
Common causes of commercial negligence include:
- Failure to secure the load properly
- Failure to obey traffic laws
- Failure to follow the rules regarding number of hours on the road without rest
- Driving when weather conditions create an undue hazard
Commercial truck accidents claims
If a vehicle driven by an employee injured you or a loved one, you may be entitled to significant compensation from the company. We represent clients injured by semi-trucks, vans, and cars driven by employees in commercial trucking accident cases.
Take immediate action to preserve evidence and your truck accident claim
In any commercial vehicle accident case it is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible. Steve Smucker will get an investigator on the scene right away to take pictures of skid marks, talk to witnesses, get a copy of the police report and obtain a transcript of the 911 call. The sooner an attorney is involved the more quickly evidence can be retrieved and properly maintained for your case. Steve Smucker will search for witnesses that might later be lost or find video recordings that could be later copied over or lost. He will also obtain information from the company regarding log book hours and other relevant information related to your accident.
Contact Steve Smucker for an immediate consultation with an experienced Portland, Oregon lawyer regarding a commercial auto accident. Attorney Steve Smucker offers aggressive and strategic advocacy focused on results in your case.
Free consultations • Se habla español • Contingency fees: If you do not recover compensation, you pay no fee • Evenings and weekends available by appointment • Over 25 years experience in trials and litigation
Attorney Steven Smucker is located in Portland, Oregon and serves clients throughout the Pacific Northwest in Oregon and Washington State in Clackamas County, Deschutes County, Jefferson County, Lane County, Marion County Multnomah County, Tillamook County, Yamhill County, and Clark County, including Portland, Ashland, Astoria, Beaverton, Bend, Cannon Beach, Gresham, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, Medford, Salem, Vancouver and Wilsonville.
