Truck Accidents
Omaha Truck & Semi Accident Lawyer
Collisions with 18-wheelers on I-80, I-29, or Highway 75 rarely end without catastrophic injuries. Trucking companies deploy rapid-response investigators to the scene within hours. You need an attorney who moves just as fast to preserve evidence and identify every liable party.
What to do right now
- Get emergency medical treatment — trucking crashes often cause hidden internal injuries
- Take photos of the truck's DOT number, tractor, trailer, and any placards
- Do not speak with the trucking company's investigator
- Call us within 24–48 hours so we can send a preservation letter for ELD and dashcam data
What you need to know
Multiple defendants, multiple insurance policies
Truck drivers, motor carriers, cargo loaders, and maintenance contractors can all share liability. We identify every deep pocket.
Federal trucking regulations matter
Hours-of-service violations, ELD tampering, and CDL issues open the door to significantly higher recoveries.
Evidence disappears fast
ELD data gets overwritten in as little as 7 days. Dashcam footage cycles even faster. We send preservation letters within days of being hired.
Common causes
- Driver fatigue and hours-of-service violations
- Improperly loaded or overweight cargo
- Brake and equipment failure
- Inadequate driver training
- Distracted or impaired truck drivers
- Blind-spot and unsafe lane change accidents
Who can be held liable
- The truck driver
- The motor carrier / trucking company
- Cargo loaders and shippers
- Maintenance and repair contractors
- Truck or component manufacturers
Compensation we pursue
- Catastrophic medical treatment and surgery
- Long-term rehabilitation and home modifications
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Wrongful death and loss of consortium
Filing deadlines
Most Nebraska personal injury claims must be filed within 4 years from the date of injury. Iowa has a 2 year statute for injury claims and South Dakota has a 3 year automobile injury statute. Wrongful death timelines can be shorter along with claims against governmental subdivisions. Call as soon as possible — evidence disappears fast.
Frequently asked questions
Why hire a lawyer with truck accident experience specifically?+
Trucking cases involve federal regulations (FMCSR), specialized evidence (ELDs, driver qualification files), and corporate defendants with aggressive legal teams. General-practice attorneys miss critical evidence.
How long do truck accident cases take?+
Straightforward cases can resolve in 6–12 months. Catastrophic cases with multiple defendants often take longer, but the recoveries are typically much larger.
Proudly serving injured clients across Nebraska, Iowa & South Dakota
Based in midtown Omaha, we represent injured people throughout the region, including Omaha, NE, Lincoln, NE, Bellevue, NE, Papillion, NE, Council Bluffs, IA, Sioux Falls, SD, Sioux City, IA, Atlantic, IA, Grand Island, NE, Kearney, NE, Fremont, NE, Norfolk, NE, Columbus, NE, Hastings, NE, North Platte, NE, Scottsbluff, NE, Denison, IA, Red Oak, IA, Yankton, SD, Vermillion, SD, Mitchell, SD. Don't see your town listed? If you were injured in Nebraska, Iowa, or South Dakota, call us — we can travel to see you.
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