Distracted Driving Truck Accident Lawyers

When Distracted Truckers Put Your Life at Risk

You're driving down the highway, focused on the road ahead, when suddenly—out of nowhere—a massive truck drifts into your lane. You slam on the brakes, heart pounding, narrowly avoiding disaster. 

Why did this happen? Because the truck driver was distracted. Maybe they were texting, reaching for their coffee, or adjusting their GPS. One small lapse in attention for them, but for you? It’s life-changing.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a distracted truck driving accident, you’re facing more than just physical pain. The medical bills are piling up, work is on hold, and the stress feels unbearable. 

The truck accident lawyers at Horn Wright, LLP, fight for people just like you—victims of reckless truck drivers who should have been paying attention. We know how to take on powerful trucking companies and win.

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What’s Distracting Truckers and Putting You at Risk?

Truck drivers have one job—keep their eyes on the road. But far too often, distractions take over, turning these massive vehicles into deadly weapons. These distractions fall into three categories: visual (taking eyes off the road), manual (hands off the wheel), and cognitive (mind elsewhere). Any one of these can be deadly, but truckers often juggle multiple distractions at once.

Some of the worst offenders include:

• Cell phone use: Texting, calling, or scrolling through apps while driving. The FMCSA says truckers who text behind the wheel are 23 times more likely to crash. Texting and driving truck accidents are responsible for a significant percentage of highway fatalities.
• Eating and drinking: Unwrapping a burger or sipping coffee might seem harmless, but experts found that eating while driving raises the risk of an accident by 80%.
• Zoning out from fatigue: Truckers spend long hours on the road, and fatigue can be just as dangerous as drunk driving, according to the National Sleep Foundation.

Even though federal trucking safety violations ban truckers from using handheld devices while driving, too many ignore the rules—and innocent people pay the price.

One Moment of Distraction, a Lifetime of Consequences

A distracted truck driver isn’t just a risk. Unlike smaller vehicles, trucks need more time to stop and react. One second of inattention can lead to devastating crashes that block highways, injure dozens, and even take lives.

If you’ve been in a truck accident, you may be dealing with:

• Traumatic brain injuries: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that vehicle crashes are a major cause of brain injuries, often leading to permanent cognitive damage.
• Spinal cord injuries: Nearly 38% of all spinal cord injuries come from vehicle crashes, according to a study.
• Severe fractures and amputations: The sheer force of a truck impact can crush bones beyond repair.
• Internal injuries: High-speed collisions often cause internal bleeding and organ damage, requiring emergency surgery.
• Fatalities: Over 5,000 people lose their lives in large truck crashes every year, many caused by distractions.

It’s not just statistics—it’s real people, real lives, real suffering.

Who’s Responsible? Holding the Right People Accountable

Figuring out who’s to blame for your accident isn’t always straightforward. Truck crashes often involve multiple responsible parties, and trucking companies will do everything they can to dodge responsibility. But we know their tricks, and we won’t let them get away with it.

Potentially liable parties include:

• The truck driver: If they were texting, eating, or otherwise distracted. Truck driver negligence lawsuits often focus on proving reckless behavior behind the wheel.
• The trucking company: If they pushed unrealistic schedules that led to fatigue and distractions, they could be on the hook. Commercial truck crash liability can extend to companies that fail to enforce safe driving policies.
• Truck manufacturers: If faulty brakes or a defective system contributed to the crash, they may share liability.
• Maintenance or cargo-loading companies: Overloaded or improperly secured cargo makes trucks harder to control, increasing crash risks.

We dig deep to find the truth, collecting evidence like driver logs, black box data, and phone records to build the strongest case possible.

You Deserve Compensation—Here’s What You Can Get

The financial, physical, and emotional toll from a truck accident is staggering. That’s why getting the compensation you deserve isn’t just about money—it’s about reclaiming your life.

You may be entitled to recover damages for:

• Medical bills: Hospital stays, surgeries, rehab—it all adds up fast. The average truck accident hospitalization costs $60,000, and that’s just the start.
• Lost wages and earning potential: If you can’t work due to your injuries, you shouldn’t have to struggle financially.
• Pain and suffering: The physical and emotional impact of a serious crash can last a lifetime.
• Emotional distress: PTSD, anxiety, and depression are common after traumatic accidents.
• Property damage: Whether it’s vehicle repairs or replacement, we make sure you aren’t left paying out of pocket.
• Personal injury claims for truck accidents: Victims have the legal right to seek financial recovery for medical bills, lost income, and other losses.

Let’s Get Started—Your Free Case Review Awaits

If a distracted truck driver hit you or a loved one, the truck accident attorneys at Horn Wright, LLP, are here to help. 

We’ll listen to your story, evaluate your case, and guide you every step of the way—without any upfront costs. The clock is ticking. Trucking companies move fast to cover their tracks, and the sooner you take action, the stronger your case will be.

Contact our office today for your free case review, and let our legal experts stand up for your rights.