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When an 80,000-pound commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle, it’s not a “car accident”—it’s a catastrophe. These crashes aren’t just loud and violent. They change lives. They end lives. And in the aftermath, victims and families are left facing unimaginable injuries, unbearable grief, and a legal system stacked against them.

At The Epstein Law Firm, we’ve spent decades standing up for people who’ve been crushed—physically, emotionally, financially—by negligent truck drivers and the companies that enable them. We don’t represent insurance carriers. We don’t defend trucking companies. We fight for victims, period.

Because someone has to.

Why Truck Accident Cases Aren’t Like the Others

Truck accident claims are not your average personal injury cases. You’re not just dealing with a careless driver—you’re up against a multi-layered defense machine: the trucking company, their insurance provider, corporate legal teams, and sometimes even freight brokers and manufacturers. These companies are prepared. They’re aggressive. And they start building their defense the moment a crash happens.

We don’t let them get ahead.

From day one, we launch an immediate, independent investigation:

• We preserve and analyze black box (ECM) data.
  
  
• We comb through driver logs and maintenance records.
  
  
• We examine the driver’s qualifications and hours of service.
  
  
• We retain expert accident reconstructionists and industry consultants.
  
  

And we do it fast—because evidence disappears, memories fade, and trucking companies won’t wait to protect themselves.

Common Causes of Truck Crashes We See in NJ

In our experience, most trucking “accidents” aren’t accidents at all—they’re preventable. The result of carelessness, corner-cutting, or corporate pressure to hit delivery deadlines at all costs. Some of the most common causes we uncover:

• Driver fatigue: Ignoring federal Hours of Service rules to meet unrealistic quotas.
  
  
• Mechanical failure: Bad brakes, worn tires, or skipped inspections.
  
  
• Improperly loaded cargo: Unbalanced or unsecured freight turning rigs into road hazards.
  
  
• Distracted driving: GPS, cell phones, fast food—one second of distraction is all it takes.
  
  
• Inadequate training: Drivers hired too fast, trained too little.
  
  
• Speeding in poor weather: An 18-wheeler barreling down a wet highway is a disaster waiting to happen.
  
  

Every one of these is a lawsuit waiting to be filed—and a life waiting to be made whole again.

What to Do After a Truck Accident in New Jersey

In the moments after a crash, everything is chaos. But the actions you take—or don’t take—can have a major impact on your case.

Here’s what we tell every client:

1. Call 911. Get law enforcement and EMTs on site immediately.
   
   
2. Seek medical attention. Even if you feel “okay”—internal injuries aren’t always obvious.
   
   
3. Take photos and videos. Vehicle damage, license plates, road conditions, skid marks—document everything.
   
   
4. Don’t speak to the trucking company or insurer. Not one word. They’ll use anything you say against you.
   
   
5. Call a lawyer. Fast. Trucking companies mobilize instantly. You should too.
   
   

Who Can Be Held Liable?

Truck accidents often involve multiple responsible parties—each with their own insurance and legal representation. That means more complexity… and more opportunity to recover what you’re owed. Depending on the facts, we may pursue claims against:

• The truck driver (negligent driving, fatigue, distraction)
  
  
• The trucking company (bad hiring, inadequate training, poor supervision)
  
  
• The cargo company (unsafe or unbalanced loading)
  
  
• The maintenance provider (failure to inspect or repair key systems)
  
  
• The truck or parts manufacturer (defective brakes, tires, etc.)
  
  

We pursue every angle, because your recovery depends on it.

What You Can Recover

Under New Jersey law, truck accident victims may be entitled to recover damages for:

• Medical expenses (current and future)
  
  
• Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
  
  
• Pain and suffering
  
  
• Emotional distress
  
  
• Wrongful death (for surviving family members)
  
  
• Punitive damages (in egregious cases)
  
  

Our job is to calculate the full extent of your losses—not just what the insurance company is willing to offer. Then we go to battle to make sure you get it.

Written by

Michael J. Epstein

Edited by

Aron Solomon

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At Epstein Law Firm, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal representation that creates meaningful results for our clients. Guided by an unwavering pursuit of justice and a genuine dedication to serving those in need, our seasoned attorneys are prepared to stand by your side and advocate for your rights.