If you or a loved one was hurt in a truck accident in Seattle, Coluccio Law can help you pursue compensation from the trucking company and its insurer. We represent people throughout Seattle and Washington who have suffered serious injuries or lost a family member in crashes involving semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, tanker trucks, delivery vehicles, logging trucks, and other commercial vehicles. Attorney Kevin Coluccio is the only Washington-based attorney certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). For more than 40 years, he has represented people injured in complex truck accident cases, recovering over $500 million for clients and their families.

Why Work With Coluccio Law For Your Truck Accident Case?

Truck accident claims are unlike most other personal injury cases. They involve federal regulations, aggressive insurance defense teams, and evidence that can disappear within days. Choosing the right attorney means working with someone who understands how trucking companies investigate and defend these claims.

Here’s what distinguishes our firm:

  • Work directly with attorney Kevin Coluccio.
  • A limited caseload that allows for personalized attention.
  • Prompt investigations to preserve critical trucking evidence.
  • Every case is prepared with trial in mind from the beginning.
  • Over $500 million recovered for injured clients and their families.
  • More than 1,800 personal injury cases successfully handled.

What Makes Truck Accident Claims Different From Car Accident Claims?

Commercial trucks are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which establishes safety rules for drivers, vehicle maintenance, inspections, and cargo securement. These regulations often become central to determining how a crash occurred and who may be responsible.

Trucking companies also carry larger insurance policies and often send investigators to the scene immediately after a serious collision, sometimes before injured victims have even left the hospital. As a result, truck accident claims frequently involve more evidence, more parties, and more complex legal issues than a typical passenger vehicle accident.

Who Can Be Held Liable After a Truck Accident?

The truck driver is not always the only party responsible for a collision. Depending on the circumstances, more than one person or company may be legally responsible for your injuries.

Potentially responsible parties include:

  • The truck driver
  • The trucking company
  • The owner of the truck or trailer
  • A maintenance or repair company
  • The broker assigning the load
  • A cargo loading company
  • The manufacturer of a defective truck component or part

What Evidence Is Important in a Truck Accident Investigation?

A police report is only one piece of the evidence. Building a strong claim often requires a thorough investigation. Depending on the circumstances, we may obtain:

  • Electronic logging device (ELD) records
  • Engine control module (black box) data
  • Driver qualification files
  • Hours-of-service records
  • Maintenance and inspection reports
  • Dispatch communications
  • Dash camera or surveillance footage
  • Drug and alcohol testing records
  • Witness statements
  • Accident reconstruction analysis

Acting quickly is important because some trucking company records are retained for only a limited period, and electronic evidence can be overwritten if it is not preserved.

What Compensation Can You Recover After a Truck Accident?

Because truck accidents often involve catastrophic injuries, claims frequently include substantial future medical costs, long-term rehabilitation, diminished earning capacity, and other damages that may not arise in a typical passenger vehicle collision.

Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to recover compensation for:

  • Medical expenses
  • Future medical treatment and rehabilitation
  • Lost wages
  • Reduced earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Permanent disability or disfigurement
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Property damage

If a loved one died in a truck accident, surviving family members may also have the right to pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim.

We work with physicians, economists, life care planners, and other qualified professionals when necessary to document the full impact of your injuries.

Why Does Board Certification Matter in a Truck Accident Case?

Truck accident litigation is a distinct area of personal injury law that involves federal regulations, commercial transportation practices, and investigations that differ significantly from ordinary motor vehicle accidents.

Attorney Kevin Coluccio is the only Washington-based attorney certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Earning this certification requires substantial truck accident litigation experience, peer review, continuing legal education, and a comprehensive examination. This certification reflects a demonstrated commitment to representing people injured in serious commercial truck collisions.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire Coluccio Law?

We represent truck accident victims on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront, and we only receive attorney’s fees if we recover compensation for you.

Your consultation is free. We’ll review your case, answer your questions, explain your legal options, and provide an honest assessment of your claim.

Speak With a Truck Accident Attorney Today

A truck accident can leave you facing serious injuries, mounting medical bills, lost income, and a trucking company already working to defend itself. At Coluccio Law, we provide injured people throughout Seattle and Washington with experienced, personal representation from start to finish. We will move quickly to preserve trucking records, investigate every potentially liable party, and pursue the compensation available under Washington law. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit in Washington?

Washington’s statute of limitations generally allows three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Because trucking companies may retain certain records for only a limited time, speaking with an attorney early can help preserve important evidence.

What if the trucking company says its driver was not at fault?

The trucking company’s investigation is only one version of what happened. We conduct an independent investigation, review the available evidence, and work to determine who should be held legally responsible for the collision.

Do truck accident cases usually go to trial?

Many truck accident claims are resolved through settlement negotiations. However, we prepare every case as though it may be presented to a jury, which places us in a stronger position during settlement discussions.

Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault for the accident?

Yes. Washington follows a pure comparative fault rule under RCW 4.22.005. You may still recover compensation even if you were partly responsible for the collision, although your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.

Truck Crash Law

If you or a loved one was hurt in a truck accident in Seattle, Coluccio Law can help you pursue compensation from the trucking company and its insurer. We represent people throughout Seattle and Washington who have suffered serious injuries or lost a family member in crashes involving semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, tanker trucks, delivery vehicles, logging trucks, and other commercial vehicles. Attorney Kevin Coluccio is the only Washington-based attorney certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). For more than 40 years, he has represented people injured in complex truck accident cases, recovering over $500 million for clients and their families.

Why Work With Coluccio Law For Your Truck Accident Case?

Truck accident claims are unlike most other personal injury cases. They involve federal regulations, aggressive insurance defense teams, and evidence that can disappear within days. Choosing the right attorney means working with someone who understands how trucking companies investigate and defend these claims.

Here’s what distinguishes our firm:

  • Work directly with attorney Kevin Coluccio.
  • A limited caseload that allows for personalized attention.
  • Prompt investigations to preserve critical trucking evidence.
  • Every case is prepared with trial in mind from the beginning.
  • Over $500 million recovered for injured clients and their families.
  • More than 1,800 personal injury cases successfully handled.

What Makes Truck Accident Claims Different From Car Accident Claims?

Commercial trucks are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which establishes safety rules for drivers, vehicle maintenance, inspections, and cargo securement. These regulations often become central to determining how a crash occurred and who may be responsible.

Trucking companies also carry larger insurance policies and often send investigators to the scene immediately after a serious collision, sometimes before injured victims have even left the hospital. As a result, truck accident claims frequently involve more evidence, more parties, and more complex legal issues than a typical passenger vehicle accident.

Who Can Be Held Liable After a Truck Accident?

The truck driver is not always the only party responsible for a collision. Depending on the circumstances, more than one person or company may be legally responsible for your injuries.

Potentially responsible parties include:

  • The truck driver
  • The trucking company
  • The owner of the truck or trailer
  • A maintenance or repair company
  • The broker assigning the load
  • A cargo loading company
  • The manufacturer of a defective truck component or part

What Evidence Is Important in a Truck Accident Investigation?

A police report is only one piece of the evidence. Building a strong claim often requires a thorough investigation. Depending on the circumstances, we may obtain:

  • Electronic logging device (ELD) records
  • Engine control module (black box) data
  • Driver qualification files
  • Hours-of-service records
  • Maintenance and inspection reports
  • Dispatch communications
  • Dash camera or surveillance footage
  • Drug and alcohol testing records
  • Witness statements
  • Accident reconstruction analysis

Acting quickly is important because some trucking company records are retained for only a limited period, and electronic evidence can be overwritten if it is not preserved.

What Compensation Can You Recover After a Truck Accident?

Because truck accidents often involve catastrophic injuries, claims frequently include substantial future medical costs, long-term rehabilitation, diminished earning capacity, and other damages that may not arise in a typical passenger vehicle collision.

Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to recover compensation for:

  • Medical expenses
  • Future medical treatment and rehabilitation
  • Lost wages
  • Reduced earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Permanent disability or disfigurement
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Property damage

If a loved one died in a truck accident, surviving family members may also have the right to pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim.

We work with physicians, economists, life care planners, and other qualified professionals when necessary to document the full impact of your injuries.

Why Does Board Certification Matter in a Truck Accident Case?

Truck accident litigation is a distinct area of personal injury law that involves federal regulations, commercial transportation practices, and investigations that differ significantly from ordinary motor vehicle accidents.

Attorney Kevin Coluccio is the only Washington-based attorney certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Earning this certification requires substantial truck accident litigation experience, peer review, continuing legal education, and a comprehensive examination. This certification reflects a demonstrated commitment to representing people injured in serious commercial truck collisions.

How Much Does It Cost to Hire Coluccio Law?

We represent truck accident victims on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront, and we only receive attorney’s fees if we recover compensation for you.

Your consultation is free. We’ll review your case, answer your questions, explain your legal options, and provide an honest assessment of your claim.

Speak With a Truck Accident Attorney Today

A truck accident can leave you facing serious injuries, mounting medical bills, lost income, and a trucking company already working to defend itself. At Coluccio Law, we provide injured people throughout Seattle and Washington with experienced, personal representation from start to finish. We will move quickly to preserve trucking records, investigate every potentially liable party, and pursue the compensation available under Washington law. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit in Washington?

Washington’s statute of limitations generally allows three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Because trucking companies may retain certain records for only a limited time, speaking with an attorney early can help preserve important evidence.

What if the trucking company says its driver was not at fault?

The trucking company’s investigation is only one version of what happened. We conduct an independent investigation, review the available evidence, and work to determine who should be held legally responsible for the collision.

Do truck accident cases usually go to trial?

Many truck accident claims are resolved through settlement negotiations. However, we prepare every case as though it may be presented to a jury, which places us in a stronger position during settlement discussions.

Can I still recover compensation if I was partly at fault for the accident?

Yes. Washington follows a pure comparative fault rule under RCW 4.22.005. You may still recover compensation even if you were partly responsible for the collision, although your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault.