10/20/2026
A truck crash may involve more than driver negligence.
In underride and override crashes, a car can slide beneath a trailer or a truck can ride over the vehicle’s crash structure, contributing to catastrophic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, crush injuries, amputations, or death.
The investigation should examine the underride guard, trailer design, visibility systems, maintenance history, and vehicle geometry—not just how the collision started.
McEldrew Purtell has successfully litigated catastrophic injury and product liability cases and is actively investigating serious truck-crash matters involving potential safety failures. If you or a family member has been seriously injured, contact McEldrew Purtell for help.
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