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I-40 Trucking Accidents in Shawnee

Interstate 40 brings constant commercial truck traffic through Pottawatomie County. When negligence causes catastrophic injuries, Addison Law Firm fights back.

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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.

Multiple Defendants

The driver, trucking company, broker, and cargo loader may all share liability.

Evidence Disappears Fast

Black box data and driver logs can be erased. We send preservation letters immediately.

Trucking Corridors in Pottawatomie County

Shawnee's location on I-40 makes it a critical trucking route through central Oklahoma.

Interstate 40

The major transcontinental route brings 18-wheelers from coast to coast through Shawnee daily.

Highway 177

Commercial vehicles serving local businesses and connecting to surrounding communities.

High-Speed Crashes

Highway speed limits plus 80,000-pound trucks create devastating collision forces.

Trucking Cases We Handle

  • Semi-Truck Collisions

    18-wheelers on I-40 and throughout Pottawatomie 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.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you're looking for a truck accident lawyer near you in Shawnee or Pottawatomie County, choose a firm that understands federal trucking regulations and has experience with commercial carriers. Addison Law Firm handles 18-wheeler cases throughout Oklahoma and knows how to hold trucking companies accountable.
Trucking cases involve complex FMCSA regulations, multiple insurance policies, and corporate legal teams. We know how to investigate and hold all parties accountable.
Multiple parties may be liable: the driver, trucking company, cargo loader, and truck manufacturer. We investigate all parties.
The truck's black box, driver logs, maintenance records, and cargo documentation. This evidence can disappear quickly.
Medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and in serious cases, punitive damages. Commercial trucks carry high insurance minimums.

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