Commercial vehicle litigation
Big trucks create big consequences—and complex claims.
A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. When it collides with a passenger vehicle, the injuries are often severe and the investigation can involve drivers, carriers, insurers, maintenance records, and federal rules.
DIRECT COUNSEL
Direct legal help for commercial vehicle litigation.
How Richard can help
Experience for high-stakes collisions
Semi-truck and tractor-trailer accidents can bring overwhelming medical bills, physical pain, emotional trauma, and time away from work. Richard J. Head has the skill and experience to negotiate with insurers and prepare a case for trial when necessary.
Trucking evidence can disappear quickly. Early investigation may help preserve electronic logs, inspection records, dispatch data, and other critical information.
Cases and concerns
- 18-wheeler and big-rig crashes
- Driver fatigue and hours-of-service issues
- Unsafe loading or maintenance
- Commercial driver negligence
- Passenger and bystander injuries
- Fatal truck collisions
The full impact matters
A claim should account for more than today’s bills.
Depending on the facts and the available coverage, potential losses can extend into work, family life, future treatment, and long-term limitations.
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Medical care
Emergency treatment, follow-up care, therapy, medication, and future needs.
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Work & income
Missed time, reduced hours, and limits on the work you can do.
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Daily life
Pain, loss of mobility, interrupted routines, and strain on family life.
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Future impact
Ongoing symptoms, future care, and lasting changes to independence.
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Listen first
Your goals and your experience shape the legal strategy.
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Build the proof
Preserve evidence and document the full financial and human impact.
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Pursue resolution
Negotiate from a prepared position and be ready for court when needed.
Protect the record
Small details can become important evidence.
You do not need to build the legal case alone. But preserving what you already have can give your attorney a stronger place to start.
- Photographs and video
- Reports and witness information
- Medical instructions and bills
- Receipts and wage-loss records
- Insurance letters, emails, and claim numbers
- A simple timeline of symptoms and missed activities
Start with a conversation
Questions are welcome.
Every case turns on its own facts. A free consultation is the best way to understand whether Richard may be able to help.
What should I bring to a consultation?
Bring any crash reports, photos, medical information, insurance letters, witness details, and a timeline of what happened. Do not worry if you do not have everything yet.
Should I speak with the insurance company first?
It is wise to understand your rights before giving a recorded statement or accepting a settlement. What you say can affect the claim.
How much is my case worth?
Value depends on liability, available insurance, medical evidence, lost income, future needs, and many other facts. No responsible attorney can promise a result before reviewing the details.
Your first conversation is free
Tell Richard what happened.
Get straightforward answers, personal attention, and a clear next step—without pressure.
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After hours & weekends by appointment