The vast majority of commercial truck drivers are skilled professionals who take on a tough job that makes the American lifestyle possible. They face real dangers every day on the road, and sometimes they get hurt on the job. When that happens it's important they have access to help, the same as anyone else. Our firm is proud to have assisted many such truck drivers, but people may wonder: How exactly does Grossman Law Offices help injured truckers?

Answer: The attorneys at Grossman Law help truck drivers who've suffered serious injuries by arranging for them to receive appropriate medical care, litigating their cases to the fullest extent of the law, and understanding the unique challenges that impact injured truck drivers.

In this article, we'll talk about the ways truck drivers most often get hurt in accidents and how we help them get back on their feet afterward.

How Do Truckers Commonly Get Hurt in Accidents?

More often than not, commercial truck accidents occur even though the truck driver did nothing wrong. In fact, another person's negligence is the main reason truck drivers are injured or killed behind the wheel. The following are some of the most common kinds of accidents where truckers get hurt but aren't at fault:

• Crashes with drunk or distracted drivers
• Collisions with other commercial trucks
• Manufacturing defects
• Improper or neglected maintenance
• Hurt by co-driver
• Single-vehicle accident triggered by another driver

That isn't an exhaustive list of possible accident causes, but it touches on some ways a commercial driver might end up injured through no fault of their own. It's a dangerous world out there, and 18-wheelers often get caught in the middle of those hazards. That means their drivers often get hurt, which may have some unique aspects that people in passenger vehicles don't realize.

What Unique Challenges Do Injured Truck Drivers Face?

Injured truckers may face difficulties beyond the typical aftermath of a car accident, and they often have to fight an uphill battle to get what they're due. Among the unique challenges they may deal with are:

• Physical injuries - Trucking isn't just climbing into a cab and turning a wheel back and forth for hours. The job takes strength, stamina, coordination, good reflexes, and other attributes that can easily be harmed by a truck accident. Even moderate injuries like back strains or knee damage can take a driver out for weeks or months, cutting off their source of income. Severe injuries may even take them off duty for the rest of their lives and hinder their chances of finding other work.
  
• Employment status - Trucking companies sometimes classify their drivers as independent contractors rather than payroll employees, which may complicate the driver's access to workers' compensation after an accident. That means if they want to get help, they're left with few choices but a lawsuit that the company—and its insurer—will dispute. Both have a lot to lose if the company is found negligent, so they may throw the driver under the bus by accusing him of being careless or downplaying his injuries.
  
• Long distance - Being away from home for long stretches may take a toll on a driver's mental health, but being injured in a wreck far from his own turf can also complicate getting consistent medical care. That may add more stress to an already-difficult recovery.

These unique hurdles make it clear that injured truck drivers need more than just medical care—they need strong legal support to protect their livelihood. That's where Grossman Law Offices steps in.

What Does Grossman Law Offices Do to Help?

The aftermath of a truck accident can be devastating for injured truck drivers and their families, but unfortunately there is rarely time to waste if they want to hold the wrongdoer accountable for the damage done. The attorneys at Grossman Law Offices are highly familiar with the steps (and challenges) of helping truckers get back on their feet. Among the ways our attorneys would help include:

Arranging Medical Care

When a truck driver is injured in an accident, our law firm can step in to make sure they get timely and appropriate medical care, even if insurance disputes or financial difficulties might otherwise delay treatment. Attorneys often have relationships with medical providers who can arrange care under a letter of protection, meaning the provider agrees to treat the injured driver now and wait for payment until the case is resolved. This ensures the victim gets necessary treatment like diagnostics, therapy, or surgery without up-front costs.

That may not seem like a big deal if you're receiving care through workers' compensation doctors. However, one of the biggest criticisms of that system is that doctors are incentivized to cut corners during treatment. It's not uncommon for a workers' comp doctor to operate under a "patch 'em up and get them back to work" model. If you have the rest of your life to think about, you don't want to be "patched up"—you want to be healed. That's where care arranged by an attorney can be an improvement over what you'd otherwise receive.

By coordinating their client's medical care and keeping detailed records, Grossman Law Offices not only helps the driver recover physically but also strengthens the evidence needed to prove the full extent of the injuries in court.

Building and Litigating a Case

We help injured truck drivers focus on recovery by taking over the complex tasks of assembling and litigating their injury cases. That starts with thorough investigation, gathering crucial evidence like crash reports, witness statements, black box data, and trucking company records. Our attorneys also work with leading subject matter experts to show not only how and why the crash happened, but also how it affected the driver’s health, livelihood, and future.

If negotiations with insurers or the trucking company don't produce a fair settlement, our attorneys move the case into litigation: Filing suit, discovering and arranging evidence, and presenting compelling arguments before a jury. Through this process, Grossman Law fights to hold negligent parties accountable and to secure the maximum compensation their client deserves. That might include:

• Medical Expenses;
• Lost Wages/Loss of Earning Capacity;
• Pain and Suffering;
• Mental Anguish;
• Disfigurement; and
• Punitive Damages (for gross negligence)

The specifics of an accident will determine which categories of damages to pursue, but our experienced attorneys will make sure nothing their client deserves is left out.

Contact Grossman Law Offices Today

Truck accident cases are far more complicated than ordinary car wrecks, often involving multiple parties, federal regulations, and corporate insurers determined to minimize payouts. An injured truck driver trying to handle all that alone is at a serious disadvantage, especially when they should be focused on simply getting back on their feet. Having an experienced legal team—one familiar with the unique aspects and hurdles of truck accidents—can make all the difference.

The truck accident attorneys at Grossman Law Offices combine decades of hands-on experience with a deep understanding of the trucking industry’s challenges. With their proven track record of standing up for commercial accident victims, we help clients get the full compensation they deserve. If you were injured while driving a commercial truck, or lost a loved one who drove commercially, contact Grossman Law Offices today for a free and confidential consultation. Our attorneys are available to speak to you 24/7.