Detroit Truck Accident Lawyer
Tractor-trailer, semi-truck, and commercial vehicle collisions on Detroit’s freeway network — I-94, I-75, the Lodge, the Davison, and I-96 — are not ordinary auto cases. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, electronic logging device data, and fleet maintenance records become evidence that disappears without prompt legal action. Attorney Manny Chahal represents catastrophic injury and wrongful death claimants in commercial truck cases throughout Detroit and Wayne County.
Cases We Handle
Trial-tested representation for serious injury matters.
Semi-Truck & 18-Wheeler
Long-haul tractor-trailer collisions on Detroit freeways with multi-policy coverage stack analysis.
Delivery Vehicles
Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and last-mile fleet collisions including independent contractor coverage analysis.
Construction & Dump Trucks
Aggregate haulers, dump trucks, and concrete mixers — common around Detroit construction zones.
Catastrophic Injury & Death
TBI, spinal cord injury, paralysis, and wrongful death from commercial vehicle impacts.
Driver Fatigue / HOS Violations
Hours-of-Service violations, ELD tampering, and forced-driving claims under federal law.
Maintenance Failures
Brake failure, tire blowout, and equipment defect claims requiring immediate evidence preservation.
Michigan Law Driving Your Claim
The statutes that govern recovery in this matter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What evidence disappears in truck cases?
ELD data, driver logs, dashcam footage, maintenance records, and post-collision drug testing — all subject to spoliation. Spoliation letters issued within days of the crash are critical.
Who is liable in a truck crash?
Potentially the driver, the trucking company, the broker, the shipper, the maintenance contractor, and parts manufacturers — each on a separate theory.
How long do I have to file?
Three years under MCL 600.5805 for personal injury, but evidence-preservation actions must begin immediately.
Are punitive damages available?
Michigan does not recognize punitive damages, but exemplary damages may be available for malicious or willful conduct, and federal claims can carry separate enhanced damages.
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