Boston Truck Accident Lawyers

100 Years of Combined Experience Fighting for Injured Victims in Massachusetts

Truck accidents don’t just cause injuries. They disrupt careers, drain finances, and leave families searching for answers while insurers and trucking companies work to limit their exposure. At Crowe & Harris, LLP, our attorneys and nurses bring a combined 100 years of experience to these claims, with senior partners directly involved in every case from intake through resolution.

Founding partner Philip J. Crowe has been licensed since 1969. Michael J. Harris, licensed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire since 2001, was recognized as a Rising Star by Boston Magazine in 2006. When you work with our firm, that experience is applied to your case, not delegated away.

Contact our Boston truck accident lawyers online or call (617) 404-3417 for a free consultation. We also serve clients in New Hampshire and Rhode Island.

On This Page:

• Examples of Trucking Negligence
• Determining Liability in Commercial Truck Accidents
• Massachusetts Truck Accident FAQs
• Why Victims in Boston Choose Crowe & Harris, LLP

Examples of Trucking Negligence

Commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds fully loaded. When a driver or carrier cuts corners, the consequences for anyone in a smaller vehicle are severe. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,472 people were killed in crashes involving large trucks in a single recent year, and roughly 70% of those fatalities were occupants of other vehicles, not the trucks themselves. The negligence behind these crashes takes many forms.

Common causes we see in truck accident claims include:

• Drunk Driving
• Mechanical Defect or Malfunction
• Employer Negligence and Liability
• Truck Driver Error and Negligence
• Truck Driver Fatigue
• Overloaded Cargo
• Wrongful Death

Each of these failures carries legal consequences. Trucking companies and drivers who cause harm to others can be held accountable, and our team works to build the evidence that makes that accountability possible.

Determining Liability in Commercial Truck Accidents

One of the most challenging aspects of a truck accident claim is identifying who is actually responsible. Trucking companies, insurers, and their legal teams often move quickly after an accident to shift blame or limit exposure. Multiple parties can share responsibility for the same crash.

Potentially liable parties in a commercial truck accident include:

• The truck driver
• The owner of the truck or trailer
• The company that leased the truck or trailer
• Manufacturers of defective truck components, tires, or parts
• Shippers or cargo loaders when improper loading contributed to the crash

Federal regulations provide meaningful protection for victims. When a truck displays a company’s name or placard at the time of an accident, those regulations may support holding that company directly liable. We conduct a comprehensive evaluation to identify responsible parties and available sources of compensation.

Massachusetts Truck Accident FAQs

The questions below reflect what our clients commonly ask when they first come to us after a truck accident in Boston. If your question isn’t here, a free consultation gives you the chance to get a direct answer.

How Much Should I Ask for in Damages?

Calculating damages in a truck accident claim involves both concrete losses and harder-to-quantify harm. Medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and lost wages are measurable. Pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and long-term disability aren’t. Asking for too little can leave you covering expenses your settlement won’t touch. Asking for an unsupported amount can hurt your credibility. We work through every category of loss carefully before any demand is made.

What If the Truck Driver’s Insurance Company Contacts Me?

Tell them you have legal representation and end the call. Don’t sign anything, agree to a recorded statement, or accept any payment before speaking with an attorney. Adjusters are trained to minimize payouts, and anything you say can be used to reduce or deny your claim. Once you’re working with us, we handle all insurer communication directly.

What Is a No-Zone Accident?

A no-zone is a blind spot around an 18-wheeler where the truck’s mirrors don’t provide adequate coverage. These areas run directly in front of the cab, directly behind the trailer, and alongside both the driver and passenger doors. A passenger vehicle traveling in any of these zones may be completely invisible to the driver. Under Massachusetts law, truck drivers remain responsible for checking these areas before changing lanes or making other movements. When they fail to do so, that failure can constitute negligence.

Why Victims in Boston Choose Crowe & Harris, LLP

We’re selective about the cases we take. That selectiveness isn’t a limitation; it’s what lets us give each client the time, attention, and strategic focus their case requires. Our team holds regular strategy meetings on active cases, and senior partners remain involved at every stage, not just at signing.

Our attorneys and nurses combine clinical insight into injury evaluation with legal strategy. That combination is particularly valuable in truck accident cases, where insurers often dispute the connection between the crash and long-term medical consequences.

Philip J. Crowe has been advocating for injured people in Massachusetts since 1969. Michael J. Harris has been doing the same since 2001. Together with our paralegals and support staff, we approach every case as a coordinated effort aimed at maximizing what our clients recover.

Injured in Boston or elsewhere in Massachusetts? Call our truck accident attorneys at (617) 404-3417 for a free consultation to discuss the crash, your injuries, and your next steps.