Differences Between Truck and Car Accidents
Truck accidents very much differ from typical car accidents. Very high safety standards apply to trucks, trucks have more extensive insurance, and trucks must adhere to many federal standards that are not relevant to every-day vehicles.
Truck drivers themselves are also subject to drug testing (including for alcohol and prescription drug usage), background checks, and their hours are regulated. For example, a truck driver cannot be active for more than 14 hours in one day, or 60 hours in a seven-day span, and they must have at least 10 hours off in between shifts.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sets the rules that rules that regulate the industry. An experienced truck injury lawyer will know these guidelines inside and out. Contact Ledger and Associates for an experienced truck injury attorney to help you receive the just compensation that may be due.
Emery Brett Ledger brings more than 27 years of experience to personal injury law. He founded & led The Ledger Law Firm in securing over $100 million in compensation for clients with life-altering injuries & complex claims. Licensed in California, Texas, & Washington, Emery earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. His practice areas include car & truck accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, maritime claims, & mass tort litigation. He has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100, Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Top 25, and America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys. Emery also received the 2025 Elite Lawyer Award & holds a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating with Platinum Client Champion status. His legal work has been featured on CNN, Forbes, NBC, & ABC.
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Emery Brett Ledger brings more than 27 years of experience to personal injury law. He founded & led The Ledger Law Firm in securing over $100 million in compensation for clients with life-altering injuries & complex claims. Licensed in California, Texas, & Washington, Emery earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. His practice areas include car & truck accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, maritime claims, & mass tort litigation. He has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100, Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Top 25, and America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys. Emery also received the 2025 Elite Lawyer Award & holds a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating with Platinum Client Champion status. His legal work has been featured on CNN, Forbes, NBC, & ABC.
