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When someone comes to me after an accident involving a commercial vehicle, my first thought is simple: we need to move fast.
These cases are different from regular car accidents. The companies are more sophisticated, the window to secure evidence closes quickly, and the stakes are often higher.
Here's what makes commercial vehicle accident claims unique and why the first days after your accident matter so much.
The Race for Evidence Starts Immediately
Commercial vehicles contain data—cameras, tracking systems, maintenance records. Businesses own these vehicles and want control of the situation immediately.
The insurance company is aggressive from day one. They reach out to witnesses, inspect vehicles, interview drivers, and document everything. And they don't share any of it with you.
That's why we move fast. We send legal notices to preserve all records and data. We identify every party involved—not just the driver or the trucking company, but brokers, maintenance companies, and anyone else responsible. If evidence gets destroyed later, we need proof that we told them to preserve it.
I've taken countless witness statements because I want to know what people saw as soon as possible—and everyone's memory fades over time.
I had a case recently where I spoke to a couple who witnessed the accident. One of them had medical training and gave me insights about the people at the scene. That kind of detail becomes powerful later.
If I need to call witnesses after dinner or stay late at the office, I do it. The sooner we lock in facts, the stronger your position when it's time to negotiate or go to trial.
Technology and Multiple Parties Create Opportunities
These cases often involve multiple parties: the trucking company, the broker who hired them, the maintenance company, among others. Each one may share responsibility. When injuries are catastrophic and medical bills are mounting, every potential source of recovery matters. You need a lawyer who understands how to identify all responsible parties in your personal injury claim.
Commercial vehicles usually have cameras facing out and facing in. They have sensors and warning lights. Knowing what to look for makes a difference: during one truck inspection, we noticed a warning light on the dash panel. That light showed a problem that existed at the time of the accident.
The insurance company knew they couldn't win at trial with that evidence.
Your Job Is to Focus on Healing
Here's what I tell every client: Focus on you. Take care of your health. Get the support you need from your family and friends.
Don't stress about the legal work—that's our job. We communicate with the insurance company. We track down witnesses. We preserve evidence. You have enough to worry about.
This isn't a time to gut it out or ignore how you're doing. The goal is to heal as quickly as possible. That mindset will help your life and help me tell your story.
We Invest in Your Case
You hire us on contingency—no retainer, no upfront costs. We invest in your case because we believe in it.
We have relationships with commercial vehicle engineers. We have invested time and money into building a practice that handles these cases well. When we show the insurance company we have strong evidence, they often settle. If they won't, we're ready to take your case to a jury.
All that early work—visiting the scene, examining the vehicle, talking to witnesses—is why I can stand in front of you and say I'm confident in your case. Without that work up front, you lose those advantages.
If you come to us after a commercial vehicle accident, we have the tools, the people, and the commitment to pursue your case. That's what you're choosing when you work with Aaron Ferguson Law.
