Here’s why semi-truck crashes are worse than regular car accidents—and why hiring an attorney who truly knows what they’re doing is absolutely critical.

1. Size and Weight Make the Impact Devastating

A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Compare that to the average car, which weighs around 3,000–4,000 pounds. The sheer size and momentum of a truck mean that when a collision happens, the damage is much more severe. Occupants in smaller vehicles often suffer catastrophic injuries such as:

• Traumatic brain injuries
  
• Spinal cord damage
  
• Multiple fractures
  
• Internal bleeding
  
• Fatalities
  

This isn’t just a fender bender—it’s a life-altering event.

2. More Complex Laws and Regulations

Truck drivers and trucking companies must follow strict federal and state regulations, including:

• Hours-of-service rules (to prevent driver fatigue)
  
• Vehicle maintenance and inspections
  
• Drug and alcohol testing
  
• Proper cargo loading procedures
  

Violations of these rules can be a major factor in causing crashes. But here’s the catch: uncovering these violations isn’t easy unless your attorney knows where to look. It takes legal skill, investigative resources, and experience with trucking regulations to prove when a company or driver cut corners.

3. Multiple Parties May Be Liable

Unlike a typical car crash where it's usually one driver vs. another, truck accidents often involve multiple liable parties, such as:

• The truck driver
  
• The trucking company
  
• The freight company
  
• Maintenance contractors
  
• Truck manufacturers (in the case of mechanical failure)
  

Each of these parties has their own legal teams and insurance companies ready to fight back. Without a lawyer who knows how to navigate this kind of case, you can quickly find yourself overwhelmed and outmatched.

4. Insurance Companies Are Tougher in Truck Cases

Trucking companies carry massive insurance policies—sometimes worth millions of dollars. That means their insurers will do everything in their power to limit payouts. They’ll send investigators to the scene, comb through your medical records, and try to shift blame to you. A general personal injury attorney may not be prepared for this level of opposition. You need someone who’s been through it before and knows how to push back.

5. Evidence Disappears Quickly

Critical evidence in a truck crash—like black box data, driver logs, and dashcam footage—can be lost or erased if you don’t act fast. A seasoned truck accident attorney knows how to send the right legal notices to preserve this evidence before it’s too late. Delay can mean losing the very proof that shows the truck driver or company was at fault.

Why You Need the Right Attorney

Truck accidents aren’t just bigger—they’re legally more complex, more aggressively defended, and far more dangerous. You need an attorney who:

• Has handled truck crash cases before
  
• Knows the laws that apply to commercial vehicles
  
• Can go toe-to-toe with corporate legal teams
  
• Will fight for maximum compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and future care
  

Don’t gamble with your case. The stakes are simply too high.

Let the Michigan Injury Law Center Fight for You

At the Michigan Injury Law Center, we understand the devastating impact of truck accidents—and we know how to hold the responsible parties accountable. Our experienced legal team will investigate your case, preserve critical evidence, and fight for every dollar you deserve. You only get one shot at justice. Make sure you have the right team in your corner.

Call us today for a free consultation. When it comes to truck crashes, experience isn't optional—it's everything.