— New Jersey Truck Accident Attorney
Injured in a Truck Accident in New Jersey? This Is Not a Standard Car Accident Case.
18-wheelers cause catastrophic damage. Blaise Injury Law fights against trucking companies and their insurers to get you full compensation.
— No Fee Unless We Win
Why Truck Accident Cases Are Different — and More Complex
Trucking accidents are among the most devastating on New Jersey roads. The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks — often 80,000 pounds fully loaded — means collisions frequently result in catastrophic or fatal injuries. But beyond the severity, these cases are legally complex in ways that standard car accident claims are not.
Trucking companies are required to maintain detailed logs, inspection records, and driver qualification files. Evidence in these cases can disappear quickly — data from the truck’s “black box” (Electronic Logging Device), driver logs, and maintenance records are often key to proving liability.
— Who Can Be Liable
Multiple Parties May Be Responsible in a Truck Accident
The Truck Driver
Driver negligence — fatigue, distracted driving, impairment, or speeding — is a leading cause of truck accidents. Federal Hours of Service regulations limit driving time precisely to prevent fatigue-related crashes.
The Trucking Company
Companies can be liable for negligent hiring, inadequate training, failure to maintain vehicles, or pressuring drivers to violate safety regulations to meet delivery deadlines.
The Cargo Company
Improperly loaded or secured cargo shifts in transit and can cause rollovers, jackknifes, or debris strikes. Cargo loaders carry their own liability when loads aren’t secured to federal standards.
Evidence Preservation
Federal law requires trucking companies to preserve accident-related records. We send spoliation letters immediately to ensure critical evidence isn’t destroyed before your case is built.
— What You Can Recover
Damages in NJ Truck Accident Cases
Due to the severity of truck accident injuries, damages are often substantial — covering extensive medical treatment, long-term rehabilitation, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and pain and suffering. NJ’s modified comparative negligence rule applies, so the trucking company’s insurer will try hard to assign blame to you.
Commercial trucking policies carry much higher limits than personal auto policies — often $1 million or more. But trucking companies and their insurers deploy rapid-response teams to accident scenes to protect their interests. You need an attorney working equally fast on yours.
Blaise Richards knows how commercial insurers approach these claims — he spent years working inside a major insurance carrier. That inside knowledge shapes how we build and negotiate truck accident cases.
— Act Fast — Evidence Disappears
What to Do After a Truck Accident in New Jersey
Call 911 and Seek Medical Care
Always call police and get medical attention immediately. Truck accident injuries are often more serious than they initially appear.
Document the Scene
Photograph everything — the truck, your vehicle, road conditions, skid marks, and any cargo on the road. Note the truck’s company name, DOT number, and license plate.
Don’t Give Statements
Do not speak with the trucking company’s representatives or their insurer. They’re trained to collect information that reduces what they pay you.
Call Blaise Injury Law Immediately
We send preservation demands to the trucking company right away — protecting black box data, driver logs, and maintenance records before they’re destroyed.
— The Blaise Advantage
Why Truck Accident Victims Choose Blaise Injury Law
Blaise Injury Law handles truck accident cases throughout New Jersey and the Philadelphia area. We have the experience to take on large trucking companies and their insurers, and we work on a contingency fee — no upfront costs, no fee unless we win.
We investigate thoroughly, work with accident reconstruction experts, and fight to recover every dollar you deserve. When the stakes are this high, you need an attorney who will work as hard for you as the trucking company’s team works against you.
Call (856) 340-5685 or visit our contact page to get started today.
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Let’s Fight the Trucking Company Together
Get a free, no-obligation consultation with Attorney Blaise Richards. No fee unless we win — that’s our promise.