Truck Accidents
Oklahoma City Truck Accident Attorneys
Serious Accidents Require Serious Legal Help
Crashes involving commercial trucks and 18-wheelers often lead to devastating injuries and complex legal cases. When these accidents happen, you need a legal team that knows how to handle the unique challenges truck accident claims present.
At Griffin Reynolds & Associates, we represent victims in Oklahoma City and throughout the state who have been injured or lost a loved one in a truck-related collision. We’re here to protect your rights and help you seek the compensation you deserve.
Why Truck Accident Cases Are More Complicated
Truck accidents are governed by a different set of rules than regular car crashes. In many cases, the driver may not be the only liable party. Employers, contractors, and insurance companies could all be involved. That’s why it’s critical to work with an Oklahoma attorney who understands the federal and state regulations that apply to commercial drivers.
Key Trucking Regulations in Oklahoma
Commercial truck drivers must follow strict rules set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). When these are ignored, accidents happen. Here are some of the most important regulations:
Hours of Service Limits:
Max 60 hours on duty in 7 days
Max 70 hours in 8 days
Mandatory 34-hour rest after max duty cycle
11-hour max drive time after 10 hours off
No Alcohol or Drug Use:
Legal BAC limit for truckers is 0.04%
Mandatory testing in suspected cases
Texting While Driving:
Strictly prohibited; violation often leads to termination
Logbooks & Inspections:
Drivers must maintain up-to-date records of hours, inspections, and maintenance
Determining Liability After a Truck Accident
Unlike standard accidents, liability in truck crashes is rarely straightforward. Our attorneys work to uncover every detail from reviewing logs, company policies, maintenance records, and black box data to determine who is truly at fault. Drivers may be:
Independent contractors
Off-the-books employees
Operating under expired or falsified records
Focus on Healing. Let Us Handle the Rest.
Truck accident injuries can leave you with long-term pain, emotional distress, and mounting medical bills. The legal side shouldn’t add more stress. Our firm has decades of experience handling complex personal injury claims across Oklahoma. We fight aggressively to secure compensation for:
Medical expenses
Lost income
Pain and suffering
Future care needs
Property damage
If you’re in a truck accident, call our Oklahoma personal injury law firm.
Car accidents are stressful and can leave you injured and possibly stuck with piling medical expenses. When a truck is involved, it can be even more difficult. That’s why here at the Oklahoma Law firm of Griffin Reynolds & Associates, we use our resources, knowledge, and experience to ensure that each of our clients receives their just compensation for the damages and injuries they sustained due to the negligence of another party.