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Truck Accidents

$6 MILLION

A 44-year-old veteran became paraplegic after a fall through a faulty stair railing. The case settled for $6 million shortly before trial, one of Virginia’s largest settlements in 2022.

$2.5 MILLION

Recovery for wrongful death survivors from auto accident case.

$1.275 MILLION

Our client suffered a severe ankle fracture and developed chronic regional pain syndrome. The case settled for $1 million, plus a $275,000 workers’ comp settlement.

$1,100,000

Recovered for client for injuries in auto accident with combined sources from liability coverage, uninsured motorist coverage, and workers’ compensation.

$712,604

Workers Compensation:

Contested claim for mild brain injury and shoulder injury.

$300,000

Federal case against Veteran’s Administration for medical malpractice at V.A. Medical Center. Initial offer of $30,000
prior to filing suit.

$275,000

Workers Compensation:

Full and final settlement for police officer injured in training accident.

$275,000

Our client was injured by two defendants and recovered from four insurance policies. After contested litigation, we secured the full policy limits.

$200,000

Recovery obtained for auto accident that aggravated preexisting arthritis, despite disputed causation and extent of injury.

$175,000

Our client was injured by one defendant, recovering that policy’s limits. Additional coverage from two other policies was identified to secure full settlement value.

$150,000

Workers Compensation:

Contested back and hip claim with disputed wages.

$135,000

Workers Compensation:

Coverage for the claim, impairment rating, and wages were all contested. After mediation, we also secured a reduced Medicare set-aside for future medical costs.

$129,800

Workers Compensation:

Ankle fracture with impairment following surgery.

$125,000

Workers Compensation:

Coverage denied for surgical treatment, travel expenses and future medical costs. Impairment rating for disability contested.

$100,000

Policy limit recovery for bicycle accident.

Hampton Truck Accidents Attorney

Sharing the road with an 18-wheeler feels different than sharing it with a sedan, and for good reason: a fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh twenty to thirty times more than the average passenger car, and when that kind of mass collides with a family vehicle, the results are rarely minor. If you’re searching for a truck accident attorney near Hampton who understands commercial trucking regulations, knows how to preserve fast-disappearing evidence, and won’t let an insurance adjuster rush you into a lowball settlement, you’ve landed in the right place.

Who We Are

Hampton Injury Law, PLC has represented injured Virginians throughout the Hampton Roads region since 2015, handling cases involving automobile accidents, workplace injuries, and catastrophic trucking collisions. Founding attorney Jan Hoen brings decades of civil litigation experience to every truck accident claim we accept, and our firm has secured seven-figure settlements and verdicts for clients across the Peninsula, including a $1 million settlement (plus a $275,000 workers’ compensation settlement) for a client injured in an auto accident involving combined liability, uninsured motorist, and workers’ compensation coverage. We understand that a truck accident claim isn’t just a bigger version of a car accident claim; it’s an entirely different animal, governed by federal regulations that most general practice attorneys rarely encounter.

Who We Serve

Truck accidents happen under a wide range of circumstances, and the people we represent often find themselves in situations like these:

  • Drivers or passengers struck by a semi-truck, box truck, or delivery vehicle that failed to yield, merged unsafely, or followed too closely.
  • Motorists caught in a jackknife or rollover accident caused by improper loading, excessive speed, or poor road conditions.
  • Families of a loved one seriously injured or killed after a truck driver fell asleep at the wheel or ignored federally mandated rest requirements.
  • Individuals hit by a truck whose driver, on inspection, turns out to have a history of safety violations or an improperly maintained vehicle.
  • Accident victims who received an early settlement offer from a trucking company’s insurer that didn’t come close to covering their long-term medical needs.
  • People unsure whether to pursue a claim against the driver individually, the trucking company, or both, particularly in cases involving leased or owner-operated trucks.

If your situation involves a commercial vehicle and doesn’t fit neatly into any of the categories above, reach out anyway; trucking cases come in many forms, and we’re happy to walk through the specifics with you at no cost.

What Makes Truck Accident Cases Different

On paper, a truck accident claim resembles a typical car accident claim: an injured party must show that another driver acted carelessly, and that carelessness caused the harm. In practice, truck accident cases involve layers of complexity that don’t exist in an ordinary two-car collision.

First, commercial trucks are governed by federal safety regulations that don’t apply to passenger vehicles. Truck drivers are required to maintain a logbook documenting how many hours they’ve spent behind the wheel, since federal rules limit consecutive driving time to prevent fatigue-related crashes. When a driver falsifies these records or a trucking company pressures a driver to exceed legal limits, that violation often becomes central evidence in a claim.

Second, most modern commercial trucks carry an onboard computer, sometimes called a black box, that records data such as speed, braking activity, and engine performance in the moments surrounding a crash. This data can be remarkably persuasive, but it isn’t permanent; some systems overwrite older data once a truck returns to service, meaning it can disappear within days if no one moves quickly to preserve it.

Third, liability in a truck accident often extends beyond the driver. Depending on how the vehicle was owned, leased, or dispatched, a trucking company, a cargo loading company, or even a maintenance contractor may share responsibility for what happened. Sorting out which party (or parties) bear fault requires a thorough investigation, not just a police report.

Finally, federal law requires interstate trucking companies to carry substantial liability insurance; under 49 CFR Part 387, the baseline minimum for a truck hauling general freight is $750,000, though hazardous materials carriers face significantly higher requirements. That’s a meaningful amount of coverage, and it’s also exactly why trucking insurers move quickly and aggressively to minimize what they pay out.

Why You Shouldn’t Settle with the Trucking Company on Your Own

Trucking companies and their insurers have one priority after a crash: limiting their financial exposure. They often dispatch investigators to the scene within hours, sometimes before an injured victim has even left the hospital, and they may offer a quick settlement designed to look generous on the surface. The trouble is, injuries from a serious truck accident don’t always reveal their full scope right away; a settlement accepted too early can leave you covering future medical costs, lost income, or long-term care entirely out of pocket. Before signing anything or accepting an offer, it’s worth having an attorney review the terms and confirm they actually reflect what your claim is worth.

Why Choose Hampton Injury Law

Choosing the right legal team after a serious truck accident can shape the outcome of your entire case. Here’s what sets our firm apart:

  • Trial-tested experience. Our founding attorney has spent decades litigating personal injury claims, and we prepare every trucking case as though it may go before a judge and jury.
  • Rapid evidence preservation. We move quickly to send preservation requests for logbooks, black box data, and maintenance records before they can be lost or overwritten.
  • No upfront costs. We represent truck accident victims on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
  • Direct client communication. You’ll work directly with our legal team throughout your case, not get shuffled between unfamiliar case managers.
  • Regional focus. We know the interstates, weigh stations, and freight corridors throughout Hampton Roads, and that local knowledge often proves valuable when reconstructing how a crash occurred.

Call Our Team Today

A serious truck accident can leave you facing medical bills, lost income, and an insurance company already working to protect its own interests. You don’t have to sort through that alone. If you or someone you love was injured in a truck accident, reach out to Hampton Injury Law today for a free case evaluation. We’ll listen to what happened and help you understand what steps to take next. You can contact us online to get started.

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Personal Injury FAQ

Truck accident claims involve federal trucking regulations, commercial insurance policies, and evidence sources, like logbooks and black box data, that don’t exist in ordinary car accident cases. These cases typically require faster action and more specialized investigation.

You’re not obligated to give a recorded statement or accept an early settlement offer. It’s wise to speak with an attorney before engaging with an adjuster, since anything you say could later be used to minimize your claim.

Key evidence in truck accident cases includes the truck’s electronic control module (black-box) data, the driver’s logbook and hours-of-service records, dispatch communications, maintenance and inspection records, cargo documentation, dash-camera footage, and the driver’s employment and training history. This evidence can disappear quickly, which is why contacting an attorney immediately after the crash is important.

Under federal law, interstate carriers hauling general freight must maintain a minimum of $750,000 in liability coverage, according to 49 CFR Part 387. Carriers hauling hazardous materials or passengers often face substantially higher requirements.

Virginia follows a strict contributory negligence standard. If a court finds that you were even partially at fault for the accident, you may be barred from recovering any compensation. This makes thorough investigation and strong legal representation especially important in truck accident cases.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,472 people were killed in crashes involving large trucks nationwide in 2023, and 70 percent of those killed were occupants of other vehicles, not the trucks themselves.

Deadlines vary depending on the specifics of your case, including whether the claim involves a wrongful death. Because evidence in truck accident cases can disappear quickly, it’s best to consult an attorney as soon as possible after a crash rather than waiting until a filing deadline approaches.

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