Connecticut Trucking Accident Attorneys
Tractor-Trailer Accident Lawyer in Connecticut
A fully loaded tractor-trailer can weigh over 40 tons — more than 20 times a typical car. When one collides with a passenger vehicle, the results are rarely minor. Moore, O’Brien & Foti represents people injured by commercial trucks throughout Connecticut.
Trucking Accident Lawyers Serving Injured Individuals Across the State
Tractor-trailers are the largest vehicles on the road. A fully loaded truck can weigh more than 40 tons; a typical car weighs around two. That size difference means that whenever a truck makes contact with a passenger vehicle, serious injury — or worse — is a very real possibility for the people in the smaller car.
If you or someone you love has been hurt in a truck accident, understand that the trucking company's insurer is already building its defense. You need a firm with the experience and resources to take on that defense directly. Moore, O’Brien & Foti has helped people throughout Connecticut recover full compensation after serious truck crashes.
Truck accidents are legally different from ordinary car accidents in a few important ways. A wreck can involve several separate parties — the truck's owner, the trailer's owner, the company that loaded the cargo, and the company responsible for maintaining the vehicle — and any of them may share liability. Our attorneys investigate every accident thoroughly to identify everyone who may be responsible, then build the case accordingly. We've achieved favorable outcomes for our clients at trial and in negotiation hundreds of times, and we're prepared to fight in the courtroom whenever the insurer won't offer what a case is genuinely worth.
What Federal Trucking Law Means for Your Claim
Insurance Minimums
$750,000+ in Liability Coverage
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules require interstate general-freight carriers to carry at least $750,000 in liability insurance — up to $5 million for carriers hauling hazardous materials.
Driver Fatigue
Hours-of-Service Limits
Under 49 CFR Part 395, truck drivers are limited to 11 hours of driving within a 14-hour on-duty window, and no more than 70 hours on duty over 8 consecutive days. Violations are a common cause of fatigue-related crashes — and a common source of evidence in a claim.
Filing Deadline
2-Year Statute of Limitations
Under Connecticut General Statutes § 52-584, you generally have two years from the date you discover your injury to file a claim — but never more than three years from the date of the crash.
Contact the Connecticut Tractor-Trailer Accident Lawyers of Moore, O’Brien & Foti
Call (203) 586-0022 or contact our firm online to schedule a consultation. We're based in Middlebury and represent clients throughout Connecticut on a contingency basis — there's no fee unless we win.
Common Questions About Truck Accident Claims
Who can be held liable in a tractor-trailer accident?
Potentially several parties: the truck driver, the trucking company, the owner of the trailer, the company that loaded the cargo, and any company responsible for maintaining the vehicle. A thorough investigation is needed to identify every party who may share responsibility.
How much insurance does a trucking company have to carry?
Federal law requires interstate general-freight carriers to carry at least $750,000 in liability coverage, rising to as much as $5 million for carriers hauling hazardous materials — substantially more than a typical passenger vehicle policy.
What role do a driver's logged hours play in my case?
Federal Hours-of-Service rules limit drivers to 11 hours of driving within a 14-hour window and cap weekly on-duty time at 70 hours over 8 days. A driver who exceeded these limits before a crash may have been fatigued, and their logs can become important evidence.
How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in Connecticut?
Generally two years from the date you discover your injury, but never more than three years from the date of the crash, under Connecticut General Statutes § 52-584. Trucking companies move quickly to investigate and preserve evidence in their favor, so it's best to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.