I-35 Trucking Accidents in Norman
The I-35 corridor through Norman is one of Oklahoma's busiest—and most dangerous—stretches of highway. When commercial trucks cause catastrophic injuries, Addison Law Firm fights back.
Trucking Cases Require Specialized Knowledge
Big rigs carry federal regulations that regular car accident cases don't. You need attorneys who understand trucking law.
Federal Regulations
We know FMCSA rules—hours of service, driver qualifications, cargo securement—that form the backbone of negligence claims.
Multiple Defendants
The driver, trucking company, broker, and cargo loader may all share liability. We identify every responsible party.
Evidence Disappears Fast
Black box data and driver logs can be erased. We send preservation letters immediately.
The I-35 Corridor Through Norman
I-35 is the main north-south artery connecting Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Thousands of commercial trucks pass through Norman daily.
NAFTA Corridor Carriers
I-35 is a primary international trade route between Mexico, Oklahoma, and Canada. Major carriers including J.B. Hunt, Schneider National, and Werner Enterprises operate Oklahoma distribution hubs along this corridor. After any crash, an immediate FMCSA SAFER lookup reveals the carrier's safety rating and past violations—evidence that goes directly to punitive damages exposure. For catastrophic outcomes, see our coverage of wrongful death and catastrophic injury on I-35.
Norman Truck Stops
The Flying J Travel Center on I-35 at SW 12th Ave serves as a staging area for long-haul drivers on the OKC-to-Dallas run. Hours of Service violations are statistically most common within 150 miles of a major hub—and Dallas and OKC both qualify. Fatigued drivers departing Norman-area truck stops are a documented crash pattern on this segment.
Physics of a Loaded Semi
An 80,000-lb fully loaded semi traveling at 65 mph requires approximately 525 feet to stop—nearly double the 316 feet needed by a passenger car at the same speed. That gap is the core of following-distance negligence claims. When a truck rear-ends a vehicle stopped in I-35 traffic near Norman, the physics alone establish a strong liability case.
Trucking Cases We Handle
Semi-Truck Collisions
18-wheelers on I-35 and Highway 9 throughout Cleveland County.
Jackknife & Rollover
When heavy vehicles lose control at highway speeds.
Rear-End Crashes
Trucks that fail to stop in time, causing chain-reaction collisions.
Overloaded Vehicles
When weight violations cause brake failures and crashes.
Our Investigation Process
Driver Investigation
- Hours of service logs (ELD data)
- Drug & alcohol testing
- Driver qualification file
- Training & safety history
Equipment & Records
- Black box / ECM data
- Maintenance logs
- Cargo documentation
- Company safety history
Relevant Insight: Steps to Take After a Truck Accident
Critical actions to take immediately after a commercial trucking collision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Insights
Negligent Hiring of Truck Drivers in Oklahoma
Trucking companies must screen drivers for safety risks. When they skip background checks and hire dangerous drivers, they pay for the consequences.
Trucking Accident Evidence That Disappears Fast
Critical evidence in truck accident cases has short lifespans. ECM data, driver logs, and dispatch records can vanish in days. Here's what to preserve and how.
Trucking Broker Liability in Oklahoma
Freight brokers often hide behind 'we just match loads with carriers.' But when they negligently hire dangerous truckers, they can be held liable.
Don't Let Evidence Disappear.
Trucking companies protect themselves immediately after an accident. Contact us now to protect your rights.
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