Truck Accident Lawyer in Michigan | Mungo Law

A collision with a commercial truck can change your life in seconds. Suddenly, you may face serious injuries, medical appointments, missed work, vehicle damage, and calls from insurance companies. You may also have questions nobody has clearly answered.

At Mungo Law, we believe you deserve straight answers and personal attention. If negligence contributed to your injuries, you may have a claim under Michigan law. We help people across Michigan, including Wayne, Oakland, and Genesee counties, understand their rights and what comes next.

A Truck Accident Is Not Just a Bigger Car Accident

Commercial Trucking Rules Can Matter

Many interstate commercial carriers and drivers operate under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations. These rules address areas such as driving hours, required records, inspections, and vehicle safety.

Electronic logging devices, commonly called ELDs, can be especially important. Most commercial drivers who must keep hours-of-service records must use an ELD. These devices record information about driving time and duty status.

Motor carriers generally must retain ELD records and supporting documents for six months. That is one reason investigating available evidence early can matter after a serious crash.

Evidence May Go Far Beyond a Police Report

A police report can provide useful information, but it may not tell the whole story. Depending on the circumstances, a truck accident investigation may examine:

• Electronic logging device records
• Driver qualification and hours-of-service records
• Dispatch and fleet management information
• Truck inspection and maintenance records
• Repair histories
• Cargo and loading records
• Dashcam and surveillance video
• GPS or other electronic vehicle information
• Photographs and crash scene evidence
• Witness statements

Who May Be Responsible for a Michigan Truck Accident?

The Truck Driver

Driver conduct is often one part of the investigation. Potential issues may include speeding, distraction, fatigue, unsafe lane changes, following too closely, or impairment.

A driver's hours and work schedule may also deserve attention. Federal hours-of-service requirements are designed to limit driving time and require appropriate off-duty periods for covered drivers.

The Trucking Company

The carrier's conduct may also need investigation. Depending on the circumstances, questions can involve hiring, training, supervision, scheduling, maintenance, inspections, or company safety practices.

Records can help answer those questions. Assumptions cannot.

Other Businesses May Be Involved

A truck accident claim can sometimes involve parties beyond the driver and carrier. Depending on the evidence, those parties could include:

• A truck or trailer owner
• A maintenance or repair contractor
• A cargo loading company
• A shipper
• A vehicle or component manufacturer
• Another motorist who contributed to the collision

Can more than one company be responsible for a truck accident? Potentially, yes. Responsibility depends on the facts, business relationships, applicable law, and available evidence.

What Causes Serious Truck Accidents in Michigan?

Was the Driver Too Tired to Drive Safely?

Fatigue can affect reaction time, judgment, and attention. Driver schedules, ELD information, dispatch records, and supporting documents may help establish how long a covered driver had been working.

FMCSA requires carriers to retain certain records of duty status and supporting documents for six months.

Was the Truck Safe to Be on the Road?

Large commercial vehicles require regular attention to their condition. Brakes, tires, lighting, and other components may become important after a crash involving a possible mechanical problem.

Maintenance and inspection records can help show what happened before the collision. They may also identify problems that were reported or repaired.

Was the Cargo Properly Loaded?

Cargo can affect how a commercial truck handles. Improperly loaded or secured cargo may contribute to instability or other dangerous conditions.

An investigation may examine cargo documents and loading information when those issues are relevant.

Did Driving Behavior Contribute to the Crash?

Unsafe behavior behind the wheel can have severe consequences in a large truck. Depending on the crash, investigators may examine issues such as:

• Speeding
• Distracted driving
• Unsafe lane changes
• Following too closely
• Failure to adjust for traffic or weather
• Impaired driving
• Fatigued driving

What Compensation May Be Available After a Michigan Truck Accident?

Medical Care, Lost Income, and Other Losses

Depending on the circumstances, a Michigan truck accident claim may involve losses related to:

• Medical treatment and future care
• Lost income
• Reduced earning capacity
• Rehabilitation
• Pain and suffering
• Permanent limitations or disability
• Other accident-related losses allowed by law

What If a Loved One Died in the Crash?

Families who lose someone in a fatal truck accident may have rights under Michigan's wrongful death laws. These cases deserve careful, compassionate attention.

The legal claim cannot replace the person who was lost. It may, however, provide a way to pursue accountability and compensation permitted by law.

What Should You Do After a Michigan Truck Accident?

Take Care of Your Health First

Get appropriate medical attention and follow your providers' recommendations. Keep records related to treatment, prescriptions, rehabilitation, and other accident-related care.

Also keep track of how your injuries affect daily life. Details that seem ordinary today may become important later.

Save What You Can

Evidence does not only come from the truck. Useful information may exist in several places.

Consider preserving:

• Photos and videos from the scene
• Witness names and contact information
• Medical paperwork
• Bills and receipts
• Employment and wage records
• Insurance correspondence
• Dashcam footage in your possession

Be Careful With Insurance Communications

An insurance representative may contact you soon after the collision. Before giving a detailed recorded statement or signing documents, understand who is requesting the information and why.

You may choose to speak with a lawyer before making decisions that could affect your claim.

How Mungo Law Handles Michigan Truck Accident Cases

Michigan Truck Accident Questions We Hear

How Soon Should I Contact a Lawyer After a Truck Accident?

It can be helpful to speak with a lawyer early. Some evidence can become harder to locate as time passes.

That does not mean you should panic. It means understanding your options sooner can help you make informed decisions.

What If the Trucking Company's Insurance Adjuster Already Called?

Insurance contact after a crash is common. You can ask who the adjuster represents and why information is being requested.

You may also speak with an attorney before providing a detailed statement or signing a release.

What If I Was Partly at Fault?

Partial fault does not automatically answer whether you may have a claim. Michigan's comparative fault rules can affect recovery depending on the circumstances.

Fault questions are fact-specific. A lawyer can review the evidence and explain how Michigan law may apply.

What Evidence Can Matter in a Truck Accident Case?

Relevant evidence may include ELD records, driver records, maintenance information, dispatch data, photographs, videos, and witness statements.

Federal rules can also affect how long certain trucking records must be retained. For example, carriers generally must keep ELD records and supporting documents for six months.

How Long Does a Michigan Truck Accident Case Take?

There is no standard timeline. Injury severity, disputed fault, multiple defendants, insurance issues, and litigation can all affect how long a case takes.

We believe clients should know where things stand. Clear communication is part of the job.

Do I Have to Go to Court?

Not every truck accident claim goes to trial. Some claims may resolve through negotiation, while others may require litigation.

The right approach depends on the facts. We explain the available options so you can make informed decisions.

How Much Does It Cost to Talk With Mungo Law?

Mungo Law offers free consultations for potential personal injury clients. The first conversation is a chance to tell us what happened and ask questions.

There is no need to arrive knowing legal terminology. Bring the questions you have, and we will start there.

You Don't Have to Carry the Legal Side of This Alone

A serious truck accident can affect your health, paycheck, family, and plans for the future. You should not also have to spend your recovery trying to decode trucking regulations and insurance procedures.

Mungo Law helps injured people throughout Michigan understand their options and make informed decisions. We serve clients across Wayne County, Oakland County, Genesee County, and communities throughout the state. Every case is different. Speak to a lawyer to understand your rights.

Ready to Talk? You Run Point. We'll Take It From Here.

If you were injured in a Michigan commercial truck accident, you may have a claim. A conversation with Mungo Law can help you understand your rights and possible next steps. Free consultations are available. All calls and correspondence are responded to within 24 hours.

Mungo Law, PLLC  

Leonard "Brandyn" Mungo, Esq.
43000 W. 9 Mile Rd., Suite 301
Novi, MI 48375  

Phone: (734) 837-3913  

Email: bm@mungolawpc.com  

Website: mungolawpc.com  

This page provides general educational information and is not legal advice. Every case is different. Speak to a lawyer to understand your rights.