Macomb County Truck Accident Lawyer

Macomb County Truck Accident

Macomb County Truck Accident Lawyer

Commercial truck collisions are not ordinary auto cases. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), driver-log records, electronic logging device (ELD) data, and fleet-maintenance records all become evidence — and they disappear without prompt legal action. Attorney Manny Chahal represents victims of truck and commercial-vehicle collisions on I-94, I-696, M-59, and across Macomb County.

Recent Result: $2.135 million Wayne County jury verdict and $1.1 million personal injury settlement. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Cases We Handle

Trial-tested representation for serious injury matters in this region.

Semi-Truck & 18-Wheeler Crashes

Major-injury collisions involving long-haul tractor-trailers, fleet operators, and freight haulers.

Delivery & Logistics Vehicles

Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and last-mile delivery vehicle collisions — including independent contractor coverage analysis.

Construction & Dump Trucks

Crashes involving aggregate haulers, concrete mixers, dump trucks, and other commercial construction vehicles.

Tow Trucks & Utility Vehicles

Tow operator and commercial utility vehicle collisions, including roadside-emergency safety violations.

Catastrophic Injury & Death

Traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis, and wrongful death claims arising from commercial vehicle collisions.

Driver Fatigue & HOS Violations

Hours-of-Service violations, electronic logging device (ELD) tampering, and forced-driving claims.

Michigan Law Driving Your Claim

The statutes that govern recovery in this matter.

49 CFR Parts 350–399Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations — hours of service, vehicle maintenance, driver qualification, and drug/alcohol testing.
MCL 500.3101 et seq.Michigan No-Fault Act — PIP benefits for motor-vehicle related injuries.
MCL 500.3135Threshold injury for non-economic damages.
MCL 600.5805Three-year statute of limitations.
MCL 600.2959Comparative fault.
49 CFR § 395.8Hours-of-Service driver log requirements — critical evidence in fatigued-driving cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes truck cases different from car accidents?

Commercial trucking is regulated by federal law (FMCSR) layered on top of state negligence law. Fleet-maintenance records, ELD data, driver qualification files, and post-collision drug/alcohol testing are all subject to spoliation — prompt preservation letters are critical.

Who can be liable in a truck crash?

Potentially the driver, the trucking company, the fleet owner, the broker, the shipper, the maintenance provider, and parts manufacturers — each on a separate theory of liability. A thorough investigation identifies every responsible party and every available insurance policy.

What evidence should I preserve immediately?

Photos of the scene, the truck (USDOT number visible), and your injuries. Witness contact info. Your medical records. Insurance correspondence. Your attorney will issue spoliation letters to the trucking company for ELD data, driver logs, and maintenance records.

How long do I have to file?

Generally three years from the crash under MCL 600.5805, but acting quickly is critical for preserving electronic and physical evidence that disappears within days or weeks of the incident.

Injured by a Commercial Truck?

Time-sensitive deadlines apply. Free, confidential case review. No fee unless we recover.

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Related Practice Areas

Personal Injury No-Fault Insurance Civil Litigation