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Big Rigs Cause Catastrophic Harm. We Have the Resources to Fight Back.

A fully loaded commercial tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds — roughly 20 times the weight of an average passenger car, which weighs between 3,500 and 4,500 pounds. When these vehicles collide with passenger vehicles on Nevada's interstates, the results are devastating: catastrophic injuries, total vehicle destruction, and in far too many cases, wrongful death.

Trucking companies know this. They carry massive insurance policies and retain specialized defense lawyers who deploy immediately after accidents to protect their client. Their goal is to minimize liability before you even know your rights. Sellouk Law deploys just as fast — sending preservation letters, retaining accident reconstruction experts, and demanding all electronic data before it's erased or overwritten.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Nevada

• Driver fatigue — federal hours-of-service regulations exist precisely because drowsy driving in commercial trucks is deadly. Violations are common and well-documented in electronic logs.
• Distracted driving — cell phone use, dispatching devices, and in-cab technology all contribute to loss of attention at high speeds.
• Improper cargo loading — unbalanced or overweight loads shift during transit, causing rollovers and jackknife accidents.
• Equipment failure — brake defects, tire blowouts, and lighting failures caused by deferred maintenance.
• Speeding and aggressive driving — schedules and delivery pressure push drivers to exceed safe speeds on I-15 and US-95.
• Impaired driving — substance use, including stimulants used to combat fatigue, is a documented problem in the trucking industry.

Who Can Be Held Liable?

Unlike a standard car accident, truck collision liability often extends across multiple parties:

• The truck driver — for negligent driving, hours-of-service violations, or impairment
• The trucking company — for negligent hiring, inadequate training, or pressure to violate federal regulations
• The cargo loading company — for improper loading or securing of freight
• The truck manufacturer — for defective parts, including brake systems and tires
• Maintenance contractors — for failing to perform or document required inspections

Identifying all liable parties is critical to identifying all available sources of recovery and pursuing fair compensation. A claim against the driver alone may leave significant compensation on the table.

Critical Evidence in Truck Accident Cases

Truck accidents generate far more evidence than standard collisions — but that evidence is also subject to destruction. We act immediately to preserve:

• Electronic Control Module (ECM / black box) data — speed, braking, and acceleration in the seconds before impact
• Electronic Logging Device (ELD) records — hours of service, mandatory rest periods, violations
• Driver qualification files — CDL status, training records, prior violations, drug test history
• Trucking company maintenance logs — brake inspections, tire replacements, service records
• Shipping manifests and cargo documentation — weight, load configuration
• Dashcam and external surveillance footage

Nevada and Federal Law

Statute of limitations: Personal injury claims must be filed within 2 years of the accident under Nevada law. Generally, missing this deadline bars recovery.

FMCSA regulations: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration governs commercial truck operations nationwide. Hours-of-service rules, driver qualification requirements, and vehicle maintenance standards are all enforceable — and violations create strong evidence of negligence per se.

Comparative negligence: In truck accident cases, carriers routinely allege the injured driver cut off the truck, failed to account for its blind spots, or followed too closely. Under NRS 41.141, you can still recover if your fault is 50% or less — your award is reduced proportionally. Evidence from the truck's electronic logging device and event data recorder is critical to countering these arguments before it is overwritten.

Recoverable damages: Medical expenses, future care, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and punitive damages in cases involving reckless or willful conduct by the trucking company.