Sokolove Law was founded in Massachusetts over 45 years ago. Since then, our Worcester truck accident lawyers have helped many injured clients secure compensation — even when trucking companies refuse to admit fault. Contact us now to see if we may be able to fight for you.
Why Choose Sokolove Law as Your Worcester Truck Accident Law Firm?
For over 45 years, Sokolove Law has used our resources to conduct extensive investigations into trucking accidents in Worcester and beyond.
We’ve secured more than $9.8 Billion for clients nationwide, including many families affected by commercial vehicle accidents.
There are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our Worcester truck accident attorneys. Our team only gets paid if we recover compensation for you.
Call (800) 995-1212 now to find out if our Worcester truck accident law firm may be able to help you.
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Commercial motor vehicles (CMV) are used to transport people, move products, or provide a service.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) defines commercial vehicles as those weighing over 10,000 pounds, designed to transport eight or more people, or used to transport materials that are considered hazardous.
Trucks and commercial vehicles in Worcester include:
City buses
Coach buses
Delivery vans (Amazon, FedEx, UPS, etc.)
Dump trucks
Plow trucks
School buses
Semi-trucks (also referred to as tractor-trailers)
Straight trucks (also referred to as box trucks)
The trucking industry is incredibly prominent in Massachusetts, making up 1 in every 25 jobs across the state.
While trucks and other commercial vehicles provide valuable services to the community, the sheer size of these vehicles can result in catastrophic injuries when a crash occurs.
Common Injuries from Truck Crashes in Worcester, MA
The average semi-truck weighs nearly 20 times more than a typical passenger vehicle. In an accident between a CMV and a passenger vehicle, passengers in the car are far more likely to sustain significant injuries than those in the truck.
Since 2020, there have been over 1,000 truck or commercial vehicle crashes in the city of Worcester.
Injuries caused by truck accidents in Worcester can include:
Broken bones
Burns
Disfigurement
Hearing or vision loss
Lacerations
Loss of limb(s)
Paralysis
Spinal cord injuries
Traumatic brain injuries
Death
If you or a loved one suffered an injury from an accident involving a commercial vehicle, you may be able to take legal action and pursue compensation with the help of our Worcester truck accident attorneys.
Get a free case review now to find out more about your legal rights.
Who Can File a Worcester Truck Accident Lawsuit?
You may be able to file a Worcester truck accident lawsuit if you or a loved one was:
Involved in a commercial motor vehicle accident (like a truck, bus, or van)
Suffered injuries as a result of the accident
Drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists may all have the right to file a lawsuit, depending on the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Our experienced Worcester truck accident attorneys can evaluate your case and determine if you may be eligible to pursue compensation through a commercial vehicle lawsuit.
Call (800) 995-1212 now to share your story with a member of our team.
How to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Worcester
At Sokolove Law, we are committed to breaking down the barriers that often keep people from filing a lawsuit, like financial resources, time constraints, and the complexity of the justice system.
If you have a case, our commercial truck accident lawyers will handle every step of the legal process for you, so you can focus on your health and your loved ones.
Our trucking accident lawyers in Worcester can:
Provide you with a free case review to determine if you have a case
Investigate the circumstances of your accident and gather evidence to prove who was at fault
File your Worcester commercial vehicle lawsuit within any state-specific deadlines
Negotiate a truck accident settlement with the defendants on your behalf
If a settlement is unable to be reached, we’re prepared to present your case in court before a judge and jury.
Additionally, there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our team. We only get paid if we secure compensation for you.
Let us handle the legal legwork for you. Reach out to our team today to get started.
Get the Help You Deserve
Our experienced truck accident lawyers can help you understand your legal options during a free case review. Let us get you the money you deserve.
Since the injuries from a truck accident are often very serious, victims may be able to receive more compensation than they would from a regular car accident lawsuit.
However, this also means that trucking companies — and their insurance providers — will fight hard to avoid responsibility for the crash.
Attorneys for trucking companies and insurance providers are paid to save their employers as much money as possible. Unfortunately, if you are involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle, this means they may try to pin the blame on you instead.
Our Worcester truck accident lawyers have the resources and experience necessary to stand up to the trucking or insurance companies that may be trying to prevent you from getting the compensation you deserve.
To date, our attorneys have recovered over $9.8 Billion on behalf of our clients across the country.
Truck accident settlements can help you pay for various expenses, including:
Video Summary: Hear why Matt chose to file a car accident lawsuit with the help of Sokolove Law. View Transcript.
My name is Matt, and I contacted Sokolove Law after getting in a car accident. I'm a big fisherman, I love to hunt, and I'm always exploring stuff in this area. I go to this beach parking lot regularly to check to see if there are any fish biting. It's a drive I take multiple times a day. It's right down the street. I was just driving along, I was minding my own business, driving the speed limit, and all of a sudden someone was just driving into the side of my car and crashing into it. My car was completely totaled. I ended up on somebody's front yard.
Probably a day or two later, I started having some really, really bad back cramps, which is something that I've never in my life experienced. They were really really bad — I actually fell over because my whole back just seized up. It was just a pain I had never felt before. I probably had to go to physical therapy for somewhere between eight and nine weeks. Once I started having to go to physical therapy and once I started to get medical treatment for this, it felt like that shouldn't be something I have to pay for. It wasn’t my fault. It was someone else’s fault. Somebody was irresponsible and crashed into me. That’s when I started thinking about Sokolove Law.
I reached out to the law firm one week after the accident. The reason I did that was I was interested to see how much money would be available for a crash like this. I've never done anything accident-lawsuit-related in my life until now, and I was very surprised at how easy things were. Honestly, it was just so professionally done. That’s how I would describe it. My experience working with the legal team at Sokolove Law was excellent. It was super simple. They were super professional. Everything was laid out very clearly, and there was no confusion about what needed to be done at all. They did a lot of work to get that settlement done, and I’m really happy that I was able to find them, contact them, and get things done.
When the case was settled, I felt very relieved. I felt very happy, actually, because things were done, the check was there, and I didn’t have to deal with any of this anymore. I wish that my car didn’t get totaled, but I ended up getting a new car out of it, and, you know, everything’s going well now. I would recommend other people contact a firm like Sokolove Law after a car accident because injuries from car accidents aren’t always immediately apparent. It could be something that flares up later, like in my case. My back hurt more and more over the following days after the accident. I just feel like not enough people know what their options are when they get into a crash. You don’t have to just call the insurance company. You can talk to an attorney. It doesn’t cost you any money to speak to an attorney at all. It’s completely free to speak to them. I don’t see why you wouldn’t do it if you’re injured in a car accident. It’s a very simple process, and you can get money out of it.
Let Our Worcester Truck Accident Attorneys Fight for You
At Sokolove Law, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll that a truck accident can have on your life — and our compassionate commercial vehicle lawyers in Worcester are prepared to fight tirelessly on your behalf.
We have a proven track record of success when handling truck accident lawsuits. Our legal team will thoroughly investigate the cause of your accident and identify any evidence that may help to prove your case in court.
Start your fight for justice today. Call (800) 995-1212 or fill out our contact form for a free, no-obligation case review.
Truck Accident Lawyers in Worcester, MA FAQs
What are common causes of truck crashes in Worcester?
Truck accidents may be caused for a number of reasons, including:
Distracted driving
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Failure to maintain tires, brakes, and other parts
Following another driver too closely
Inadequate surveillance during a lane change
Overloaded trucks
Speeding
Unfamiliar roadways
Unqualified or untrained drivers
Unfortunately, dangerous driving practices may be promoted by a trucker’s employer through pay structures that encourage speeding to maximize the company’s profits.
Some employers also push drivers to exceed their maximum driver hours per shift, which can lead to drowsy driving.
What should I do if I was in a crash with a commercial vehicle?
If you are involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle, the most important thing to do is seek medical attention if you have been injured.
Once medical needs have been met, you should:
Call 911: Regardless of whether or not you or others involved in the crash have been injured, calling 911 is an important step to take to ensure that there’s an accurate record of the accident.
Collect evidence: Taking photos and videos, in addition to collecting eyewitness testimonies, can all help you prove who was at fault in the accident if you choose to take legal action.
Call a lawyer: An experienced CMV accident attorney can help you maximize compensation received from an insurance provider or trucking company.
At Sokolove Law, our truck accident lawyers have decades of experience helping victims who were injured through no fault of their own. Call (800) 995-1212 today to learn if you have a case.
How much do Worcester truck accident attorneys cost?
At Sokolove Law, there are no upfront costs or hourly fees to work with our Worcester truck accident attorneys.
We work on a contingency-fee-basis, which means we only get paid if your case results in compensation.
How long do I have to file a lawsuit for a commercial vehicle accident in Worcester?
You only have a limited amount of time to file a Worcester commercial vehicle lawsuit due to unique laws in each state known as the statute of limitations.
Once this deadline passes, you won’t be able to sue for your truck accident again.
At Sokolove Law, we offer free, no-obligation case reviews. Fill out our contact form now to learn how our attorneys may be able to help you file a lawsuit and pursue compensation.
Ricky A. LeBlanc is the Managing Attorney at Sokolove Law. As Managing Attorney, Ricky is responsible for all communications with prospective clients and, along with his team of paralegals and case managers, review all potential cases.
