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Truck Wreck Justice 

Milky Way, now a division of TLI Inc., is the largest bulk milk hauler in the Pacific Northwest. The company made a name for itself hauling “sensitive liquids” in the 1940s. Today, they maintain a fleet of roughly 350 trucks and employ more than 500 drivers.

Milky Way Trucking also has a history of crashes. Milk is notoriously difficult to transport, especially when the tank isn’t full. The moving milk can slosh on the road, making for a dangerously unsteady load. This, in addition to other factors, can cause milk delivery trucks to crash.

Were you hurt in a crash involving a Milky Way, TLI Inc. or another milk hauling company? Keep reading to learn more about how to get compensation for your injuries.

Hurt in a Milk Truck Accident? There Could Be Multiple Causes

Milk truck crashes are dangerous and all too common. Part of the problem is that milk trucks are inherently unstable — the moving liquid inside the truck’s tank can cause the weight of the load to shift unpredictably, especially when the tank is partially full. If drivers are under-trained or driving in poor conditions, or if a truck part malfunctions, the risk increases.

However, it’s not always easy to identify all the factors involved in a milk truck crash unless you have experience investigating these types of wrecks. Common crash factors include:

Old truck parts that haven’t been maintained properly

Driver error, especially from not receiving enough training

Distracted driving, including texting, talking, messaging, or eating behind the wheel

Driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or improperly used prescription medications

When a crash happens, the trucking company will have no interest in helping you find out what caused the collision. In fact, they may even try to cover up evidence that could prove their negligence. So, if you were hurt in a wreck, it’s important to move quickly and 

contact an experienced truck accident lawyer

 so you can preserve the evidence and protect your claim.

3 Ways an Experienced Truck Wreck Attorney Can Help You With Your Suit

Semi-truck crashes can be devastating. While some victims may try to get justice by filing an insurance claim or law5suit against the company on their own, you’ll have a much better chance of getting fair compensation when you work with an experienced attorney.

Here are a few advantages to working with an attorney after a large truck crash.

Suing a large trucking company can be a long, complex, and stressful process that involves a lot of paperwork. This process requires incredible attention to detail, organization, and knowledge of the law, including relevant state and federal trucking regulations. Even attorneys who don’t specialize in handling truck wreck cases can struggle with these complex cases. For an injured victim with no legal training, it’s almost impossible to manage the process on your own. When you hire the right lawyer, they’ll take care of every aspect of the legal process so you can focus on your health and family.

An Experienced Attorney Can Uncover and Preserve Evidence

To prove that your injuries resulted from someone else’s negligence, you’ll need evidence. However, many important pieces of evidence can quickly disappear if not preserved correctly by an attorney. The truck’s electronic log, or “black box,” can legally be wiped after a certain amount of time has passed. Physical evidence will get cleared from the road where the crash occurred. And surveillance footage of the crash from nearby businesses, gas stations, and traffic lights will get erased. Unless you and your attorney move quickly to protect the footage from being deleted, the critical evidence to support your claim could end up lost forever.

A Truck Wreck Attorney Understands Large Truck Crashes

Semi-truck crashes are different from any other type of injury lawsuit. The stakes are higher, the injures are more devastating, and the cases are more complex. It takes years of experience fighting for truck wreck victims to understand how to correctly determine a case’s value, uncover critical evidence, and help clients get the compensation they deserve. If you find yourself in this difficult situation, you need to contact a personal injury attorney who focuses on handling big truck wrecks and has a strong track record of success with these cases.

Coping With Mental Health Issues After a Truck Wreck

Hurt by a Milky Way Trucking Vehicle in Washington? Call Seattle Truck Law Today

If you’ve been hurt by a truck owned by Milky Way Trucking, TLI Inc., or any other trucking company, Seattle Truck Law is here to help. We’ll provide a free consultation where you can learn about your options, find out how much your case is worth, and get advice about what to do next — all at no cost.

Schedule your free consultation with an experienced lawyer from the Seattle Truck Law team by calling 

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The content provided here is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject.

How Do I Sue Milky Way Trucking After a Wreck?

For years, the team at Seattle Truck Law has advocated for stricter safety regulations that 

 and put drivers’ lives first. In July, the House of Representatives passed the Moving Forward Act, an initiative designed to protect the lives of truckers and motorists alike.

Keep reading to learn how this bill affects trucking companies, the changes you can expect to see, and what to do if you or someone you love is hurt in a crash.

New Safety Technology Can Save Lives on the Road

The Moving Forward Act is an initiative that invests in 

 solutions designed to reduce crashes, prevent injury, and ultimately save truckers’ and motorists’ lives. These initiatives include technology aids like automatic braking and underride guards on the side of trucks. The new law successfully passed in part because of the dedicated advocacy of truck crash victims and surviving family members.

Changes like these are part of a larger movement toward improving safety in the trucking industry. In 2017, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration required new commercial trucks to include electronic stability control systems. These systems alert drivers when there’s a potential crash situation on the road. According to the agency, these mandates could prevent at least 1,700 crashes every year.

Many reputable trucking companies are complying with the new mandates and reporting success. Penske, the moving truck rental company, was an early adapter of the technology. The company has vocally backed the mandates and plans to implement collision avoidance systems and automatic emergency braking as standard equipment 2022. It’s this kind of trucking industry leadership that will continue to save lives every year.

Hurt in a Crash? A Truck Crash Lawyer Can Help Victims and Families Recover

Even with the best safety measures in place, devastating truck accidents can still happen. When they do, victims and their families need support and financial compensation to get their lives back on track.

Unfortunately, getting the kinds of settlements that are enough to take care of victims for the duration of their recovery or lives can be extremely difficult. In these challenging circumstances, it’s time to consider working with an experienced truck crash lawyer who has the strength and industry knowledge to fight for you.

Investigate all the causes of the crash to determine liability and find hidden evidence

Negotiate with the insurance companies and observe all filing deadlines and legal requirements to keep your case moving forward

Fight aggressively to get you the compensation you deserve

The experienced attorneys at Seattle Truck Law use a combination of deep industry experience and an aggressive approach that has already helped truck wreck victims recover millions of dollars in compensation.

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Need Help After a Crash? Contact Seattle Truck Law Today

At Seattle Truck Law, we help recover compensation for victims who suffer when negligent trucking companies cause devastating crashes. Our founding attorney Morgan Adams is board certified in truck accident law, and every lawyer in our office has driven a tractor-trailer. With more than 20 years of experience handling truck crash cases, we know the trucking industry on a level that very few law firms in the country can match.

To learn more about your options after a crash, get in touch with us today. We can speak with you in a confidential, no-risk initial consultation. During your consultation, we’ll listen to your story, answer questions about your case, and offer advice about what to do next.

To schedule your free case review today, call us at 

Fleet Owners, Government Look to Increase Safety Through Technology

https://www.pensketruckleasing.com/resources/industry-resources/safety-through-technology/#:~:text=Collision%20mitigation%20systems%20rely%20on,automatically%20if%20drivers%20don’t

Institute for Safer Trucking Commends U.S. House of Representatives for Passing Infrastructure Bill that Promotes Safer Trucking Solutions

https://www.safertrucking.org/news-blog/ist-statement-on-passage-of-hr2

New Trucking Safety Regulations Make Washington Roads Safer

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