Truck Accident Lawyer in Salem, OR
Personal Injury Services in the Greater Willamette Valley
Truck accidents can be catastrophic, altering lives in an instant. Victims and their families often face devastating physical injuries, enormous medical bills, loss of income, and emotional trauma.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 4,354 people died in 2023 crashes involving large trucks in the U.S. Of those killed, about 65% were passenger vehicle occupants. Large trucks account for about 10% of all vehicle miles traveled, yet they are involved in a disproportionately large share of fatal accidents.
Truck accident injuries are severe due to the disparity in size and weight between trucks and smaller passenger vehicles. To complicate matters, large commercial trucks are also often subject to state and federal regulations, making crashes more deadly and the legal landscape more complex.
As a dedicated personal injury firm, Smith Morgan LLP offers legal assistance and support to Oregon truck accident victims. We aggressively pursue fair and just compensation for clients who have been injured or disabled in Oregon.
Call (541) 248-6979 or connect with us online for a free case evaluation with a Salem truck accident attorney. We offer convenient virtual consultations for those who are unable to travel to our office. Hablamos español. Available 24/7.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
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$875,000 Trip And Fall Injury
Settlement for an 82-year-old man who suffered serious injuries after falling at a local business.
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$1,000,000 Mother Injured In Auto Accident
Arbitration award for a 39-year-old mother injured while driving her children home from school.
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$1,500,000 Pedestrian Hit By Drunk Driver
Settlement for a pedestrian struck by a drunk driver, which included recovery from the bar that overserved the driver.
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$175,000 Hit-And-Run Accident
Arbitration award against a driver who fled the scene and attempted to blame someone else.
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Policy Limit Settlement Child Struck By Truck
A 9-year-old boy was hit by a truck trailer while fishing with his brother. Despite the insurer’s attempt to blame the child, accident reconstruction proved the driver—under the influence of illegal substances—was negligent. The case settled for policy limits.
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Settlement Trip And Fall At Local Business
An 81-year-old man suffered severe injuries after tripping at a business. Investigation revealed multiple code violations at the doorway. The case settled shortly before trial, covering all medical costs plus pain and suffering.
Why Legal Representation Is Critical
Truck accident claims are more complex than ordinary car crash cases because:
- Multiple responsible parties are often involved - the driver, trucking company, maintenance providers, parts manufacturers, and even cargo loaders.
- Federal and state safety regulations apply - hours-of-service logs, maintenance schedules, driver health, vehicle inspections. Violations of these regulations are critical evidence, but gathering them requires experience.
- Insurance for trucking companies tends to be large, and insurers devote resources to minimizing payouts. Without a lawyer, claimants risk lowball settlements.
- Complex evidence may need to be preserved and analyzed - black box / ELD data, historical maintenance, driver logs, dispatch records, and camera footage may need to be preserved and analyzed.
How Smith Morgan LLP Helps Truck Accident Victims
When you retain our firm after a truck crash, you get:
- A prompt, free evaluation of your case; you pay no upfront legal costs
- Direct attorney access from day one
- A thorough investigation - gathering evidence, mapping out the crash, and reconstructing what happened
- Consultations with medical, engineering, and vocational experts to project future costs and losses
- Skilled negotiation with insurers, and readiness to take the case to trial if necessary