Injured Truck Drivers

Representing Injured Truck Drivers

At Truck Wreck Justice, representing injured truck drivers is an essential part of our practice. Each year, too many qualified and responsible truckers are removed from the road due to negligence—whether by trucking companies or other big rig drivers. The U.S. shipping industry depends on these “knights of the road,” and everyone suffers when a large truck collision leaves them unable to work. We advocate for these victims to help them recover compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and long-term complications resulting from crashes caused by negligent behavior.

Truckers suffer a range of serious injuries

Although big rig drivers are rarely injured in accidents with passenger vehicles, crashes involving other large trucks are a different matter. When two large trucks collide, drivers can suffer serious injuries such as:

– Spinal cord injuries

– Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)

– Paralysis

– Paraplegia

– Quadriplegia

– Burns

We Hold Negligent Trucking Companies Accountable

As personal injury lawyers focusing on large truck and bus crashes, the Truck Wreck Justice attorneys have an in-depth understanding of trucking industry practices and safety regulations. We also possess the resources and expert contacts necessary to stand up to trucking company legal teams and insurance representatives. When a negligent trucking company or its insurer tries to avoid liability by distorting facts or concealing evidence, we will use our extensive experience to conduct thorough investigations that uncover all the details of an accident and reveal any negligent actions that caused it.

In addition to representing truckers injured in big rig or tractor-trailer crashes, we have experience advocating for drivers hurt by dangerous load shifts resulting from improperly secured loads by shippers. Our knowledge of load shift incidents, shipping procedures, and regulations allows us to investigate every factor that led to an accident and demonstrate shipper negligence when applicable.

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What Our Clients Say

Arhoda Vaughn and Johnnie Risper

I had chosen, Vernon J. Petri in hopes that he would handle my case which he did where no one else would. Attorney Petri is one of the top Attorneys in Indiana that is a very patient, outgoing, but stern Lawyer. The whole family thank God! for Attorney Vern dedication and support that he given us throughout the trying times. We all love you, Vernon J. Petri If you want the best don’t choose the rest Mr. Petri is a strong attorney and he will go out of his way for all of his clients to make sure you are treated fairly ! He and his staff is a great joy to work with ! Johnnie Risper.

Arhoda and Johnnie

SUPER ATTORNEY
Mr. Petri handled a personal injury case for me several years ago. His investigators gathered the relevant evidence within hours after the accident. He fought like a tiger for me, and the insurance company settled shortly after he presented the evidence. Vern and his team did a super job.. I could not have been more satisfied. On another occasion I consulted with him involving a matter related to an estate. He solved my problem quickly, and a his fee was more than reasonable for his professional advice. I also worked for Mr. Petri as an expert witness with respect to economic damages from 1975 to 2005. I can testify that he is one of the best advocates a plaintiff can hire. He will take high risk cases that most other attorneys would not consider taking. By using the investigative skills he developed in the U.S. Army Intelligence Service, I have seen him uncover evidence that resulted in very large settlements and verdicts for his clients. I worked for Mr. Petri on two of those high risk cases that I believe no attorney in America could have done better for his clients. I recommend him without reservations to anyone seeking a plaintiff’s attorney.

Terrance

Our Hero!!!!!
We Can not explain how blessed we are to have found Mr Petri ! My husband has sustained a lifelong injury due to malpractice. Mr Petri worked extremely hard non stop getting all the evidence he needed to get the case handled. It was constantly evolving with roadbumps from the other end but he never gave up. He always stayed in touch even if it was to just call & see how we were doing. He has a sincere heart for helping people….We are beyond blessed with the outcome… We gained so much more than just a lawyer in Mr Petri. He is our blessing, our Hero!

Ashley

Thank you, Mr. Petri!
After falling at the casino and breaking my shoulder, I went through weeks and weeks of pain. I contacted Vern because I wanted the casino to be held liable. Vern immediately sent me to a specialist, and that doctor was able to help me more with my pain than any other doctors I saw before that! Vern also sued the company at fault and I am really satisfied with the outcome. The case was quick, and Mr. Petri handled it very professionally. I’ve had other attorneys before for other legal issues, but Vern was by far the best one. I was impressed that he was willing to help solve my medical problems as well as my legal problems. Thank you, Mr. Petri!