Semi-Truck Accidents: Protecting Your Rights After a Serious Crash
Collisions involving semi-trucks or commercial vehicles can be devastating, often resulting in severe injuries, lifelong disabilities, or loss of life. Trucking companies and their insurers move quickly to protect their interests and that’s why you need an experienced legal team on your side right away.
In the United States, over 5,000 people die each year in crashes involving large trucks, and more than 150,000 suffer serious injuries.
Why You Shouldn’t Deal With Trucking Insurance Alone
After a semi-truck accident, the trucking company’s insurance team acts fast but not to help you. Their goal is to protect the company and pay you as little as possible. They may pressure you to settle quickly or sign documents that limit your rights.
At Herbert Law Group, we handle all communication with insurance companies and their lawyers. We fight to make sure you receive full compensation for your injuries, medical care, and lost wages not just what’s convenient for them.
You don’t have to face powerful trucking companies alone. We’re here to protect you.
Why Seeing a Doctor After a Truck Accident Is So Important
After a semi-truck accident, you might feel lucky to walk away without serious pain but many injuries take hours or even days to appear. The force of a collision with an 18-wheeler can cause internal damage, whiplash, spinal injuries, or head trauma that aren’t immediately obvious.
Getting checked by a doctor right away is one of the most important things you can do not just for your health, but also for your legal case. Medical records created soon after the crash can prove your injuries were caused by the accident, which is crucial when dealing with trucking and insurance companies.
At Herbert Law Group, we help you connect with trusted doctors and ensure your treatment is properly documented so you can get the care and compensation you deserve.
Anxiety After a Truck Accident Is Normal and We Can Help
Even after physical injuries heal, many people experience anxiety, fear, or emotional trauma after a serious truck accident. The size and force of a semi-truck crash can leave victims feeling helpless, afraid to drive, or constantly on edge. You might find yourself avoiding highways, feeling nervous around large trucks, or replaying the accident in your mind. These are normal reactions to trauma.
Why Anxiety Happens After a Truck Accident
When you’re involved in a semi-truck accident, your brain records it as a major life-threatening event. The size and power of these vehicles can make even the memory of the crash feel overwhelming.
Even after the danger has passed, certain sounds like air brakes, engine noise, or highways can trigger that same fear response.
This is called post-accident anxiety, and it can happen to anyone, even if they didn’t suffer visible injuries. The fear is often tied to loss of control or guilt, and if untreated, it can lead to panic attacks, nightmares, or depression.
At Herbert Law Group, We See This All The Time
After a truck accident, it’s easy to focus on the visible injuries broken bones, back pain, or physical therapy but emotional trauma is often overlooked.
Many clients tell us they feel uneasy or anxious long after the crash. This happens because your brain stays in “alert mode” to protect you from danger. Over time, that alertness can develop into chronic stress, anxiety, or panic attacks.
We Treat Every Client Like Family.
Our job isn’t just to win your case — it’s to make sure you feel supported and informed every step of the way. We fight for fair compensation, handle the paperwork and insurance calls, and help you get your life back on track — fast.