Massachusetts Truck Accident Attorneys

We've Recovered Millions in Compensation for Injured Accident Victims

At Morgan & Murphy, we provide relentless legal representation for truck accident victims and their families. Considering the massive size and weight of commercial trucks, accidents often result in serious, life-threatening injuries and even death. Have you or a loved one been harmed in a truck accident?

Our truck accident attorneys are ready to fight for the full and fair compensation you deserve. We also file wrongful death lawsuits on behalf of families that have lost their loved ones in a fatal truck accident.

When you are looking to recover financial compensation for physical injuries, medical costs, emotional trauma, property damage, and more, reach out to our law firm. We provide reliable representation for clients in Massachusetts. No matter how large or small your case may be, we have the resources and knowledge to effectively handle complex truck accident cases.

Federal Trucking Laws and Regulations

Because large trucks can cause such catastrophic damage to other motorists on the road when an accident occurs, truck drivers are required by law to follow more rules than other motor vehicles both on and off the road. One of the most notable rules is called the hours-of-service regulation. These set of rules were established primarily to prevent fatigued driving, one of the major causes of truck accidents, thus these laws are aimed at ensuring that truck drivers are not overworked and get an adequate amount of sleep and rest before and during each workday.

According to this law truck drivers:

• Can work a maximum of14 hours in a single workday, but, of these 14 hours only 11 hours can be spent driving. The remaining time spent on rest or meal breaks
• Must rest for at least 10 consecutive hours before beginning a new day at work
• Truck drivers are required to take days off work at regular intervals

Unfortunately, whether due to negligence or pressure from the trucking company’s drivers work for these rules are not always followed which can lead to truck accidents. If you have been injured, don’t wait to get help! Our team can conduct a thorough investigation into your accident to determine the cause as well as who is liable. Contact our firm today for a free consultation.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

There are numerous reasons why a truck accident may occur. Unfortunately, the truck driver is most commonly at fault. Our

Truck accidents are commonly caused by:

• Dangerous road conditions
• Distracted driving
• Driving under the influence
• Driving while fatigued
• Equipment failure
• Manufacturing mistakes
• Reckless driving
• Speeding
• Weather conditions
• Poor truck maintenance
• Hiring unqualified drivers

Regardless of what caused the accident, we fight tirelessly to ensure that you receive justice. You should not be required to finance your recovery when someone else is at fault. We often take cases to trial with the intent of securing maximum compensation.

We Don’t Take a Fee Unless We Win Your Case. You Can Afford Us!

With over 80 years of combined experience, the attorneys at Morgan & Murphy work hard to recover compensation on your behalf. Our knowledge ensures that we consider all injury-related costs, such as medical bills, lost wages, property damage, therapy costs, and funeral expenses, when seeking damages.

We take cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you don't have to pay us anything unless and until we win on your behalf. Our local reputation makes us the law firm of choice when your family is in need of skilled New Bedford truck accident attorneys, and we have the resources to work on all types of cases.