Celadon Trucking Truck Accident Lawyer

Celadon Trucking, created in 1985, is a truckload shipping company with over 4,000 employees and is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Celadon Trucking is one of the ten largest truckload carriers in North America and through its subsidiaries, Celadon Trucking provides long-haul and regional truck services throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Even though Celadon Trucking has mandated requirements and training for its drivers, accidents still occur. Unfortunately for Celadon Trucking, this has led to triple digit accidents with injuries and double digits in accidents with fatalities.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, we at 844 See Mike are here for you every step of the way to ensure that your rights are protected, and you are fully compensated for your injuries and losses.

Celadon Trucking Accident Statistics

Between April 2017-April 2019, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) performed 4,925 inspections of Celadon Trucking’s vehicles and drivers. Following these inspections, 480 vehicles and 67 drivers were deemed out of service. Celadon Trucking was cited for 2,885 violations in that 24-month period, with 629 unsafe driving violations, 104 hours of service violations, 1,225 maintenance violations, 13 drug/alcohol violations where at least 4 of those violations were due to a controlled substance, and 28 driver fitness violations.

In the 24 months prior to April 2019, Celadon Trucking was involved in 329 accidents. Of these accidents, 215 were tow-away accidents, 102 had at least one injury, and 12 of those accidents had fatalities.

When Celadon Trucking’s drivers act negligently, they put other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists at risk for damages, serious injury, and even death. 

Causes of Truck Accidents

Truck driving is a difficult occupation and truck drivers are on the road for long stretches of time, making them prone to errors that put other drivers at-risk for accidents, injuries, and wrongful death.

The most common causes of trucking accidents include:

• Distracted driving-Distracted driving can include texting, checking emails or social media, daydreaming, eating and drinking, using a GPS system, doing paperwork, or playing with the radio. Whatever a truck driver is doing that takes his or her eyes from the roadway is putting other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists in danger.
• Fatigue-Truck drivers are paid by the mile and often feel pressured to deliver their cargo as quickly as possible. The FMCSA regulates the amount of time a truck driver can be behind the wheel and how many breaks they must take however truck drivers frequently disregard this.
• Negligent maintenance-Trucking companies often try to cut corners and even though maintenance schedules are regulated by the FMCSA, they may not always be routinely followed. Faulty equipment, especially brake systems, can cause catastrophic injuries.
• Driver error-Trucking companies are required to put only trained, safe drivers on the roadways. Drivers who are improperly trained, inexperienced, or are under the influence of drugs or alcohol cannot make safe decisions.

Truck Accident Compensation

Being involved in a truck accident is frightening. Following a truck accident, you are often faced with extensive bills and you may wonder what compensation you may be entitled to.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a Celadon Trucking truck accident, you may be entitled to the following compensation:

• Medical bills
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages
• Loss of enjoyment of normal life
• Disability and disfigurement
• Emotional distress
• Wrongful death

As each truck accident is unique, so is the amount of compensation you may be entitled to. If you or a loved one was injured in a Celadon Trucking truck accident it is important to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to review your case.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services. 

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at work we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google.  Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.