Tulsa, Oklahoma Truck Accidents Attorney

The trucking industry is governed by a number of state and federal regulations that are intended, in part, to promote safety on our nation’s roadways. When truck drivers or their parent companies violate safety standards and trucking regulations, they can be held financially liable for injuries or fatalities that occur as a result. At the Norwood Law Office, I work with accident investigators to expose negligence on the part of truck drivers – or their employers – that result in truck wrecks that injure our client. I ask investigators to measure skid marks and check GPS and black box recorder data to determine if a truck was speeding. In cases involving suspected driver fatigue, I review entries in a driver’s log book to see if he or she violated the maximum number of allowable drive-time hours as determine by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). We also review the maintenance schedule of a vehicle when poor vehicle maintenance may be a factor in a truck accident.

If you’ve been seriously injured or have lost a family member in a fatal truck accident, contact truck accident attorney Joseph M. Norwood today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

Injuries and Truck Accidents

As a personal injury lawyer, I represent people suffering from the following kinds of injuries sustained in a truck accident:

• Head trauma
• Spinal cord injury
• Amputations
• Burns
• Paraplegia / quadriplegia
• Neck and back injuries

Liability – Who’s Accountable in Semi Crashes

In today’s global economy where outsourcing is common, one company may employ a driver, another own the truck, a third responsible for loading it, and a fourth responsible for maintaining it. As your attorney, I consider all contributing factors in a truck accident. For example, in a rear-end collision, a truck driver may be responsible for driving negligently, but if the owner of the truck failed to install a Mansfield bar – resulting in serious injuries – the truck’s owner can be held liable as well. My office looks beyond the initial crash site of an 18 wheeler accident, taking into account all the factors that could have contributed to my client’s injuries.

Contact Truck Accident Attorney Joseph M. Norwood Today

I also work closely with medical economists and life care planners to determine the financial impact of a truck accident on my clients. I take into consideration the cost of emergency and hospital care, physical therapy, surgery, medical equipment, and lost wages. To learn how I can help you, contact truck accident attorney Joseph M. Norwood today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.