Trucking Accident

Trucking & 18-Wheeler Collisions in New Mexico

Collisions involving 18-wheelers and commercial trucks are some of the most devastating crashes on New Mexico roads. Because of their size and weight, these trucks can cause catastrophic injuries—or worse—in a matter of seconds. If you or someone you love was injured in a trucking collision in New Mexico or anywhere across the country, you deserve answers and accountability.

Bridget Devlin represents individuals and families harmed in serious trucking crashes. These cases are high-stakes and aggressively defended, often involving powerful trucking companies and large insurance carriers. They require careful investigation, significant resources, and a lawyer who is prepared to take the case to trial if that’s what justice requires.

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How Devlin Legal Can Help After a Trucking Collision

After a commercial truck crash, evidence can disappear quickly. Trucking companies often send rapid-response teams to the scene within hours to protect their interests. Acting quickly on your behalf matters.

Bridget Devlin moves fast to protect critical evidence and build a strong case. That work may include:

  • Investigating the crash with qualified collision-reconstruction experts

  • Preserving key trucking evidence, such as:

    • Electronic logging device (ELD) data

    • Black-box data

    • Driver logs and hours-of-service records

    • Maintenance and inspection records

    • Dispatch and communication records

  • Identifying every responsible party—often more than one in trucking cases

  • Working with medical and economic experts to fully understand your losses

  • Preparing the case with trial in mind from day one

  • Helping you evaluate settlement offers based on your goals

  • Taking the case to court if the insurance company refuses to act fairly

Trucking cases are complex, and responsibility is often disputed. If a trucking company won’t take responsibility, the case will be proven in court.

Why Trucking Collision Cases Are More Complicated

Commercial truck cases are very different from standard car accidents. They often involve:

  • Multiple liable parties

  • Federal trucking regulations

  • Highly technical and time-sensitive evidence

  • Severe or fatal injuries

  • Large insurance policies

  • Aggressive defense tactics

That’s why experience with trucking litigation matters.

How Common Are Trucking Collisions?

Large truck crashes are a serious safety issue nationwide. Recent data shows:

  • Over 500,000 large-truck crashes occur each year

  • More than 100,000 result in injuries

  • Over 5,000 people are killed annually

  • Most fatal injuries involve occupants of the smaller vehicle

A fully loaded truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, compared to 3,000–4,000 pounds for a passenger car. The force involved makes these collisions especially dangerous.

Common Causes of Trucking Collisions

Many trucking crashes are preventable and caused by negligence, including:

Driver-related factors

  • Fatigue or hours-of-service violations

  • Distracted or impaired driving

  • Speeding

  • Inadequate training

Company or vehicle-related factors

  • Poor maintenance or brake failure

  • Overloaded or improperly secured cargo

  • Pressure to meet unrealistic delivery schedules

Environmental factors

  • Dangerous road conditions

  • Weather hazards

  • Construction zones

Identifying the true cause of the crash is essential to holding the right parties accountable.

Common Injuries in Trucking Collisions

Trucking crashes often cause life-altering injuries, including:

  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)

  • Spinal cord injuries and paralysis

  • Internal bleeding and organ damage

  • Severe fractures

  • Burns

  • Amputations

  • Permanent disability

  • Wrongful death

Many people injured in truck crashes require long-term or lifelong medical care.

Who May Be Responsible?

Unlike typical car crashes, trucking cases often involve multiple responsible parties, such as:

  • The truck driver

  • The trucking company

  • The truck owner

  • Cargo loading companies

  • Maintenance contractors

  • Manufacturers of defective parts

  • Brokers or shippers

Identifying all responsible parties is critical to protecting your right to full compensation.

What Is a Trucking Collision Case Worth?

Trucking collision claims are often more valuable than standard car accident cases due to the severity of injuries and the size of commercial insurance policies.

The value of your case depends on factors like:

  • The seriousness and permanence of your injuries

  • Past and future medical costs

  • Lost income and reduced earning capacity

  • Pain, suffering, and emotional distress

  • Loss of enjoyment of life

  • The degree of negligence involved

Medical, vocational, and financial experts are often used to fully understand the long-term impact of your injuries.

Compensation Available After a Trucking Collision

You may be entitled to compensation for:

Economic damages

  • Hospital care, surgeries, and rehabilitation

  • Long-term medical treatment

  • Medications and medical equipment

  • Lost wages and future earning potential

  • Property damage

Non-economic damages

  • Pain and suffering

  • Emotional trauma

  • Loss of enjoyment of life

  • Disfigurement or disability

When a trucking crash results in death, families may also pursue wrongful death damages.

Time Limits for Filing a Trucking Collision Claim in New Mexico

In most cases, trucking collision lawsuits in New Mexico must be filed within three years. Shorter deadlines may apply in cases involving:

  • Government entities

  • Minors

  • Injuries discovered later

Because trucking evidence can be lost quickly, speaking with an attorney as soon as possible is important.

Contact a New Mexico Trucking Collision Lawyer

A trucking collision can change your life in an instant. You deserve clarity, accountability, and full compensation for the harm you’ve suffered.

Contact Devlin Legal to schedule a free, confidential consultation.
Call 505-225-7578 to speak with Bridget Devlin.

You pay nothing unless money is recovered in your case.

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