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Hit by an 18-Wheeler? Oklahoma's Trucking Crossroads Demands Accountability.

I-35, I-40, and I-44 make Oklahoma City one of the nation's busiest trucking corridors. When massive rigs cause catastrophic injuries, we know how to fight back against major trucking companies and their insurers.

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Trucking Cases Require a Different Level of Attack

Big rigs carry federal regulations, multiple insurance policies, and corporate legal teams that regular car accident cases don't. You need attorneys who understand trucking law.

Federal Regulations

We know FMCSA rules cold—hours of service, driver qualifications, cargo securement, and maintenance requirements that form the backbone of negligence claims.

Multiple Defendants

The driver, trucking company, cargo loader, and maintenance provider may all share liability. We identify every responsible party to maximize recovery.

Evidence Disappears Fast

Black box data, driver logs, and electronic records can be deleted or overwritten. We send preservation letters immediately and deploy investigators within hours.

Oklahoma City: The Crossroads of American Trucking

Three major interstates converge in OKC, funneling thousands of 18-wheelers through our city daily. This creates unique dangers that demand local expertise.

I-35 Corridor

The primary NAFTA trucking route from Mexico to Canada. Heavy international freight traffic means fatigued drivers, overloaded trailers, and language barrier complications.

I-40 / I-44 Interchange

This complex interchange sees constant semi-truck traffic heading to Texas, Amarillo, Tulsa, and beyond. Lane changes and merging create deadly conditions.

Energy Sector Hauls

Oklahoma's oil and gas industry means heavy equipment, oversize loads, and hazmat tankers crisscrossing OKC. These specialized trucks create unique liability issues.

Trucking Accident Cases We Handle in Oklahoma City

From jackknife crashes on I-35 to tire blowouts on I-44, we handle the full spectrum of commercial vehicle accidents that devastate Oklahoma City families.

  • 18-Wheeler Collisions

    Semi-truck rear-ends, head-ons, and sideswipes on OKC interstates and highways.

  • Jackknife & Rollover Accidents

    When massive rigs lose control due to speed, braking failures, or improper loading.

  • Underride & Override Crashes

    Catastrophic injuries when vehicles slide under trailers or are crushed from behind.

  • Overloaded / Unsecured Cargo

    When improper loading causes cargo to shift, spill, or create dangerous driving conditions.

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Trucking Accident on Oklahoma City Highway

Our Trucking Accident Investigation Process

Within hours of your call, we begin an aggressive investigation to preserve critical evidence and identify all liable parties.

Driver Investigation

  • Hours of service logs (ELD data)
  • Drug & alcohol testing records
  • Driver qualification file
  • Training & safety history

Equipment & Company Records

  • Black box / ECM data
  • Maintenance & inspection logs
  • Cargo loading documentation
  • Trucking company safety history (CSA scores)

Relevant Insight: What To Do After a Truck Accident

Critical steps to protect your Oklahoma trucking accident claim from day one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you're looking for a truck accident lawyer near you in Oklahoma City or Oklahoma County, choose a firm that understands federal trucking regulations and has experience with commercial carriers. Addison Law Firm handles 18-wheeler cases throughout Oklahoma and knows how to hold trucking companies accountable.
Trucking cases are governed by complex Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations that don't apply to passenger vehicles. These include hours-of-service rules, maintenance requirements, and driver qualification standards. Violations of these federal rules can be powerful evidence of negligence. Additionally, trucking companies have sophisticated legal teams that respond immediately—you need experienced trucking lawyers to match them.
The most critical evidence includes the truck's 'black box' (Electronic Logging Device or ELD), which records hours of service, speed, braking data, and more. We also pursue driver qualification files, drug/alcohol testing records, maintenance logs, and cargo loading documentation. This evidence can disappear quickly—trucking companies are only required to preserve some records for 6 months. That's why immediate action is critical.
Yes. In most cases, we name both the driver and the trucking company as defendants. Under the doctrine of 'respondeat superior,' employers are generally liable for the negligent acts of employees performed within the scope of employment. We also investigate whether the trucking company itself was negligent in hiring, training, or supervising the driver.
Trucking accidents typically result in higher settlements than car accidents due to the severity of injuries and the depth of available insurance coverage (federal law requires commercial trucks to carry at least $750,000 in liability coverage, often much more). Your case value depends on injury severity, available insurance, lost wages, and future care needs. We fight for every dollar.

Don't Let the Trucking Company Destroy Evidence.

Trucking companies have legal teams on standby. The moment an accident happens, they're working to protect their interests. Contact us immediately to protect yours.

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