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Tulsa Truck Accident Attorneys

Fighting for Truck Accident Victims

A truck accident can shatter your life in an instant, leaving you with devastating injuries, mounting medical bills, and the crushing stress of lost wages. You're hurting, and you deserve time to focus on your recovery, not battling giant trucking companies and their aggressive insurance adjusters. If a large commercial truck injured you or a loved one through no fault of your own, you need capable legal representation as soon as possible.

At JJ Law, we understand the unique complexities of truck accident cases. Our team has over 30 years of combined experience, handled over a thousand personal injury claims, and secured over $70 million for injury victims like you. We can clearly explain your legal options and provide personalized support so that you feel empowered, informed, and part of every step of the process. Our dedicated attorneys can aggressively investigate every detail, from driver fatigue and maintenance records to black box data, to build a compelling case on your behalf.

We aim to hold all negligent parties accountable and get you every dollar you deserve, even if that means going to trial. You owe our firm no legal fees unless we help you recover compensation.

Don’t wait to call (888) 495-3339 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation with our Tulsa truck accident lawyers. Our team can meet with you virtually and answers phones 24/7. Se habla español.

How Long Do I Have to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Oklahoma?

In Oklahoma, you generally have two years from the date of the truck accident to file a personal injury claim against the responsible parties. This time limit is set by the state’s statute of limitations. The statute of limitations for wrongful death claims involving truck accidents is also two years, but this period starts running from the date of the victim's death, which isn’t always the date of the accident itself.

Even though you have up to two years to take legal action, you should get legal advice as soon as you can after a crash. Commercial trucking companies and their insurers begin investigating and building a defense immediately, and our attorneys must act fast to preserve logbooks, maintenance records, and other important evidence before it gets lost or destroyed. This helps us prepare the strongest foundation possible for your case.

How Do I Know If I Have a Truck Accident Claim?

If you suffered injuries in a collision with a commercial truck, you may have a personal injury claim if another party's negligence caused the accident. This could include someone other than the driver themselves.

Our attorneys can investigate many common forms of negligence that cause truck accidents, including:

Driver fatigue. Truck drivers operate under strict federal "hours of service” regulations that limit how long they can drive without rest. When drivers ignore these rules, or when trucking companies pressure them to meet unrealistic deadlines, extreme fatigue can impair the driver's judgment, reaction time, and attentiveness, which can then lead to devastating crashes.
Distracted driving. Truck drivers operate complex machinery and must maintain absolute focus. Negligence occurs when a driver engages in any activity that takes their eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, or mind off driving. This includes texting, making non-essential calls, eating, or manipulating a navigation system. A moment of inattention can have catastrophic results due to the truck's size and speed.
Improper truck maintenance. Trucking companies and independent operators must routinely inspect and maintain their vehicles. Negligence occurs when they fail to repair key issues like faulty brakes, worn tires, steering problems, or broken lights. These mechanical failures can make a tractor-trailer unreasonably difficult to control and directly cause an accident.
Speeding and reckless driving. Commercial trucks require significantly more distance and time to stop than passenger vehicles. When a truck driver exceeds the speed limit, drives too fast for road conditions, or engages in aggressive maneuvers like tailgating or improper lane changes, they substantially increase the risk and severity of a collision.
Improper cargo loading. Federal regulations specify how companies must distribute and secure cargo. If a truck's load is unstable, overweight, or improperly balanced, the cargo can shift during transit. This shift can cause the driver to lose control of the truck, particularly on curves or during sudden stops, resulting in a jackknife or rollover accident.
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A truck driver acts negligently when they operate a massive commercial vehicle while impaired by alcohol, illegal drugs, or even certain prescription medications. Impaired driving significantly compromises motor skills and judgment.
Lack of proper training or licensing: Trucking companies must hire only qualified drivers who possess the necessary licenses and relevant endorsements. Negligence applies if a company knowingly or unknowingly allows an unqualified, poorly trained, or uncertified driver to operate one of their commercial vehicles.

What Types of Compensation Can I Recover in a Truck Accident Case?

A truck accident lawsuit allows you to seek compensation for both your economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages represent the financial losses you sustain because of the accident, meaning they are quantifiable losses that you can typically calculate using documents like bills, receipts, or wage statements. These damages aim to make you financially whole by compensating you for expenses incurred and income lost.

Non-economic damages are meant to cover the subjective, intangible losses you experience due to your injuries.These damages are not easily reduced to a dollar amount or documented with a receipt, as they compensate you for the profound personal suffering and impact the accident has had on your quality of life.

Our truck accident attorneys can fight to secure just compensation for all of your economic and non-economic losses, including:

Medical expenses
Lost wages and earning capacity
Property damage
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Loss of enjoyment of life

Punitive damages, which are capped in Oklahoma, are only rarely issued. These damages are designed to punish the defendant for egregiously reckless or malicious conduct and deter similar behavior in the future.

Who Is Liable for a Truck Accident?

Unlike straightforward car accidents, where liability often rests solely with one driver, truck accidents tend to be far more complex. Multiple parties may share responsibility for your injuries, so a thorough investigation is essential to clarify who is liable. Because various parties play roles in the operation, maintenance, and oversight of a commercial vehicle, we sometimes find that a combination of factors led to the crash. Our team at JJ Law can investigate all potential avenues of liability so that we can pursue full and fair compensation you deserve.

Depending on what happened, one or more of the following parties could be liable for a truck collision:

The truck driver. The driver is frequently the primary liable party, especially when their direct negligence (which may involve distracted driving, speeding, fatigue, or DUI) causes the collision. In these types of scenarios, they are directly accountable for their actions and failures behind the wheel.
The trucking company. Trucking companies can face liability for the negligent actions of their drivers while on the job. Additionally, a company is directly liable if its own negligence caused the crash, such as compelling drivers to violate “hours of service” rules, failing to properly vet driver histories, or neglecting vehicle maintenance.
The owner of the truck. Sometimes, the owner of the truck or the trailer unit is separate from the trucking company or the driver. If the owner's negligence in maintaining the vehicle or trailer contributed to a mechanical failure that caused the accident, they can bear legal responsibility.
The cargo loader or shipper. Companies or individuals responsible for loading the freight onto the truck can be liable if they improperly load or secure the cargo and an unstable or unbalanced load subsequently causes or contributes to a crash.
The vehicle or parts manufacturer. If a defectively designed or manufactured part, such as a brake component, tire, or steering mechanism, fails and causes an accident, the manufacturer of that part or the truck itself can face product liability.
Third-party maintenance or repair shops. If a trucking company contracts with an outside mechanic or repair facility, and that shop performs negligent or faulty repairs that directly lead to a mechanical failure and subsequent accident, the shop may share liability.

Will My Truck Accident Lawsuit Go to Trial?

Many personal injury claims, including complex truck accident cases, settle out of court. Trucking companies and their insurers often prefer to avoid the high costs, unpredictable outcomes, and public exposure associated with a jury trial. However, we approach every case as if it will proceed to court. This commitment means we can conduct exhaustive investigations and complete comprehensive discovery to build the strongest possible legal argument. This meticulous preparation sends a powerful message to the defense that we are ready to fight for a favorable verdict.

While we always prioritize securing a fair and efficient resolution for you through negotiation, we do not hesitate to take your case to trial if the defendants refuse to offer compensation that truly reflects the severity of your injuries and losses. Our goal remains maximizing your recovery, whether at the negotiating table or in the courtroom.

You deserve fair compensation for your truck accident injuries, and we can help enforce your rights. Call (888) 495-3339 or contact us online to learn more about your legal options and how we may be able to help.

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