Greensboro Truck Accident Lawyer

Trucking companies often have billion-dollar budgets and teams of investigators, and their insurers generally have only one goal: paying you as little as possible after a crash.

We have something to level the playing field for you: a decades-old track record of making corporate insurers pay fair compensation.1

Don’t settle for lowball offers from major trucking corporations and their insurers. We understand federal trucking regulations inside and out. They know we have the resources to take cases to trial if needed—and we fight to win.

Our truck accident team knows the tricks and traps some companies may use to avoid responsibility. We know their playbook because we’ve been countering their moves since 1997. Contact us for a free case evaluation and discover how our powerful attorneys tell trucking companies you mean business.

Key Takeaways

• Commercial truck accident cases involve complex federal regulations governing driver hours, vehicle maintenance, and cargo loading that passenger car cases don’t face.
• Multiple parties might bear liability, including truck drivers, trucking companies, cargo loaders, maintenance providers, and equipment manufacturers.
• Some trucking companies may deploy rapid response teams immediately after crashes to try to minimize liability exposure.
• North Carolina has a three-year statute of limitations for truck accident lawsuits, but swift legal action is critical to preserve crucial evidence before it can be destroyed.

Why Choose the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin for Your Greensboro Trucking Accident Case

When you are up against a massive trucking company and its insurance carrier, you want a law firm with the firepower and experience to level the playing field. At the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, our “You-First Policy” means we put our clients at the center of everything we do, always, and we have the results to prove our commitment.1

Here are some reasons to choose us for your truck accident case:

A History of Impressive Results: We have a long track record of fighting for our clients and winning. Our firm has recovered over $2 billion in total compensation for more than 73,000 people since 1997. And we’re still counting. For example, in 2024 alone, we recovered over $240 million total for over 5,000 of our clients.¹

A Powerhouse Legal Team: Trucking companies typically have deep pockets and teams of lawyers. We counter their strength with our own. Our firm includes 60+ attorneys and over 200 dedicated legal professionals, and we have the experience to build a strong case on your behalf.

Our Contingency Fee Promise: You do not have to worry about how to afford our dedicated truck crash attorneys. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay absolutely no fees unless we recover for you. We take on the financial risk of pursuing your case so you can focus on healing.²

A Dedication to Fighting for You: Our firm was built to advocate for injured individuals against powerful corporations. We know the law, we know their tactics, and we are here to help you tell them you mean business.

What Goes Into a Commercial Truck Accident Claim?

A commercial trucking accident claim is far more complex than a typical car wreck case. It involves a dense network of federal and state regulations, multiple potentially liable parties with their own insurance policies, and often aggressive corporate defendants. Understanding these complexities is the first step toward seeking the full compensation you may deserve.

What Makes Truck Accident Cases So Complex?

Unlike a collision between two passenger cars, a truck accident case involves different factors that can demand extensive legal knowledge and significant investigative resources.

Truck accident complexities include:

Federal Trucking Regulations: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) imposes strict rules on the trucking industry. These regulations govern everything from the number of hours a driver might be on the road (hours-of-service rules) to vehicle inspection and maintenance schedules, driver qualifications, and cargo loading procedures. A violation of any of these federal rules might be compelling evidence of negligence.

Multiple Potentially Liable Parties: In a truck wreck, liability may extend far beyond the driver. The trucking company, the owner of the truck or trailer, the company that loaded the cargo, a third-party maintenance shop, or even the manufacturer of a defective truck part might all share in the blame.

Rapid Evidence Response Teams: Trucking companies and their insurers may dispatch rapid-response teams to the crash scene immediately. The goal for some may be to control the narrative and gather evidence that helps them deny your claim. Critical evidence, such as the truck’s electronic data recorder (the “black box”) and the driver’s logs, might be lost or destroyed if an attorney does not act quickly to preserve it with a formal spoliation letter.

Understanding these differences between truck and car wrecks helps explain why truck accident cases often demand immediate legal intervention and specific knowledge to protect your interests against well-funded corporate opponents.

Common Causes of Truck Wrecks in Greensboro, North Carolina

While every crash has a different cause, our experience shows that most are the result of preventable negligent acts. We investigate these common causes to help build strong cases against trucking companies and their drivers.

Some of the most common causes we investigate include:

• Driver Fatigue: The intense pressure to meet deadlines might lead truckers to violate federal hours-of-service rules, resulting in drowsy driving and slowed reaction times.
• Distracted Driving: Truck drivers who are texting, using a dispatching device, or programming a GPS while driving may be a significant threat on the road.
• Speeding: A fully loaded semi-truck might weigh up to 80,000 pounds and requires a much longer distance to stop than a car.
• Improper Maintenance: Trucking companies are required to keep their fleets in a safe operating condition.
• Inadequate Driver Training: A trucking company might be held directly liable for putting an improperly trained or unqualified driver behind the wheel.

Speeding, especially on busy roads like Wendover Avenue or in poor weather conditions, creates particularly dangerous situations. Brake failure, tire blowouts, and steering malfunctions from negligent maintenance are common types of truck accidents that we may work to uncover and document as we seek maximum compensation on your behalf.

Do I Have a Viable Trucking Accident Case?

If a truck collision injured you, our attorneys can focus on trying to prove the trucking company’s failures and hold it and/or others accountable for the harm it caused. We build strong cases that seek to demonstrate corporate negligence and fight to secure full compensation for you.

Our investigation generally targets key areas where trucking companies may fail, including:

Reckless Driver Actions: We examine any evidence of speeding, fatigue, distracted driving, and other dangerous behaviors that can show the driver’s disregard for safety.

Company Policy Violations: Some trucking companies may pressure drivers to meet unrealistic deadlines, leading to safety shortcuts and preventable crashes.

Maintenance Failures: We investigate whether the company properly maintained brakes, tires, and other critical safety systems.

Regulatory Violations: Did the trucking company ignore strict rules set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in order to maximize profits?

We document every way negligence by any party may have harmed you, potentially including:

• All medical expenses from emergency treatment through ongoing rehabilitation
• Lost income and reduced earning capacity from your injuries
• Physical pain, emotional trauma, and reduced quality of life

Our legal team can move quickly to preserve crucial evidence before it can be lost or destroyed. If needed, we can hire industry experts who can work to demonstrate how a trucking company’s negligence may have caused your crash, as well as the full extent of harm you may have suffered.

The strength of your case depends on the evidence we may uncover about others’ failures. Our experienced truck accident team provides thorough case evaluations to help you understand if you may have a case to try to hold corporate giants accountable for their actions.

Who May Be Held Liable in a Greensboro Truck Accident Claim?

One of the most important aspects of a truck accident investigation is identifying every party that might share fault for the collision. Because multiple parties are often involved in the operation of a single commercial truck, there might be several potential defendants. Each potential defendant might carry different insurance coverage that may benefit your case.

Potential at-fault parties in a truck accident claim might include:

• The Truck Driver: The truck driver might be responsible for direct negligent actions such as speeding, distracted driving, or violating federal safety regulations.
• The Trucking Company (Motor Carrier): A trucking company might be legally responsible for its driver’s negligence and might also be held directly liable for its own failures.
• The Cargo Owner or Shipper: If the company that owned the cargo or the team that loaded it loaded it improperly, they might be liable.
• A Third-Party Maintenance Company: Many trucking companies outsource maintenance, and mechanical failures might create liability for maintenance providers.
• The Truck or Parts Manufacturer: If the accident was caused by a defective product, such as a faulty brake system or a blown-out tire, the manufacturer of that part might be held liable.

Assessing liability in these cases is very complex. Trucking companies might be held directly liable for negligent hiring (hiring a driver with a poor safety record), inadequate training, or pressuring drivers to meet unrealistic deadlines. Unbalanced or overloaded trucks can be dangerously unstable and might be a primary cause of a crash. If a mechanic fails to properly inspect or repair a truck’s brakes, tires, or steering systems, that company could be responsible for the resulting mechanical failure.

What Damages Are Available in a Greensboro Commercial Truck Accident Lawsuit?

Because of the size and weight of commercial trucks, the injuries and financial losses in these cases are often immense. The goal of a lawsuit is to secure the maximum compensation possible to help cover your losses. In North Carolina, you might be able to seek compensation for:

Economic Damages, which are the calculable financial losses you may have suffered, including:

• All past and future medical bills, including hospitalization, surgeries, rehabilitation, and long-term care
• Lost wages and income from being unable to work
• Loss of future earning capacity if you are permanently disabled

Non-Economic Damages, which can compensate you for the profound personal losses you may have endured, such as:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress and mental anguish, including PTSD
• Permanent scarring and disfigurement
• Loss of enjoyment of life and loss of consortium

Our attorneys work with you, your doctors, and financial experts as needed to create a detailed accounting of your damages to fight for the full compensation you might deserve.

What Is the Deadline for Filing a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Greensboro?

In North Carolina, the law sets a strict time limit, known as the statute of limitations, for filing a personal injury lawsuit. For most truck accident cases, you have three years from the date of the injury to file your claim.

If you miss this deadline, you might be barred from ever seeking compensation for your injuries. Three years might pass quickly, and building a complex truck accident case takes a significant amount of time. It is vital to contact our attorneys as soon as possible. Acting quickly allows for our legal team to preserve crucial evidence before it is lost or destroyed and gives us time to build a strong case.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Truck Accident Attorney in Greensboro?

When you are facing large medical bills and lost income, you shouldn’t have to worry about paying for a lawyer. At the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, we handle truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis.2

This means: 

• There are no upfront costs or fees when you hire us.
• We advance the costs of investigating and pursuing your case.
• You pay no fee whatsoever unless we recover compensation for you. Guaranteed.
• If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.²

How an Injury Lawyer at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Can Help You

When you hire our firm, you are getting an attorney backed by a team dedicated to managing the details of your case. We take on the legal fight so you can focus on healing.

Our comprehensive approach addresses all the key aspects of your truck accident case, from initial evidence preservation through the resolution of your case. We understand the challenges these cases present and have developed systematic methods for countering corporate defense strategies.

Our team knows how to:

• Conduct an In-Depth Investigation: We move fast to send evidence preservation letters if needed, gather police reports, interview witnesses, and hire industry experts when necessary to determine how the crash happened.
• Handle Communications: We handle communication and contact with the trucking and insurance companies, helping protect you from their adjusters and their tactics.
• Identify Liable Parties: We dig deep to uncover every potential source of compensation, from the driver to the cargo loader to the maintenance shop.
• Calculate the Full Potential Value of Your Claim: We document every penny of the financial losses you may have suffered and fight for the full value of the personal suffering you may have endured.
• Negotiate Powerfully for a Fair Settlement: We work to build a case that shows the insurance company you mean business. And just the threat of litigation may push them to offer a significant settlement instead of going to trial.
• Take Your Case to Trial: If the insurance company refuses to be fair, we are prepared to fight for you in court if needed.

FAQ for Greensboro Truck Accident Cases

What is my truck accident claim worth?

Every trucking accident is different, so without knowing the specific details of your circumstances, we cannot begin to place a dollar amount on the potential compensation you could receive. To understand the true value of your claim, it’s important to consult with a knowledgeable truck accident attorney who can listen to your story, ask important questions, and explain how the law places a value on your situation. And at our firm, your case evaluation by our team is completely free.

The trucking company offered me a quick settlement. Should I take it?

We strongly recommend against accepting any early settlement offers. These offers may be far less than the true value of your claim and are often made before you can know the full extent of your injuries and future medical needs. Once you accept a lowball offer, you generally cannot ask for more.

What is a spoliation letter, and why is it important?

A spoliation letter is a formal legal notice sent to a defendant like the trucking company demanding that they preserve all evidence related to the crash. This typically includes the truck’s “black box” data, driver logs, maintenance records, and more. Without this letter, the company might legally destroy this crucial evidence after a certain period, which could permanently damage your case.

How long do truck accident cases typically take to resolve?

Truck accident cases vary significantly in duration based on their complexity, severity of injuries, and parties’ willingness to negotiate. Simple cases might resolve within months, while complex cases involving multiple parties or catastrophic injuries might take years to fully resolve including through settlement or trial.

Contact the Trusted Greensboro Truck Accident Lawyers at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Today

You do not have to let a negligent trucking company and its powerful insurer determine your future. You have the right to demand justice and seek the resources you may need to rebuild your life. By choosing the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, you are arming yourself with a powerful legal ally with a long history of fighting for injured accident victims, and winning.1

We can listen to your story, answer your questions, and we’re ready to fight for you. Our team is available 24/7, so call any time to get started on your free, no-obligation case evaluation.

Don’t wait to get the help you need. Call us today at 1-866-900-7078 or contact us online. Together, we’ll tell them you mean business.