Trucking Case Value Drivers

Commercial trucking cases are often worth significantly more than car accident cases. Here is why:

Higher Insurance Policies

Federal law requires commercial trucks to carry minimum liability coverage of $750,000 to $5,000,000, depending on what they haul. Compare that to Oklahoma's $25,000 minimum for passenger vehicles.

Corporate Defendants

Trucking companies have assets. Unlike suing an individual driver who may be judgment-proof, trucking companies can pay significant verdicts.

Regulatory Violations

Trucking companies must follow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Violations—like hours of service fraud or inadequate maintenance—can support punitive damages.

Catastrophic Injuries

80,000-pound trucks cause devastating injuries. Higher medical bills and lifetime care needs drive higher case values.