ABF Freight Truck Accident Lawyer

ABF Freight is a trucking company based out of Fort Smith, AR, but its semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and commercial trucks move cargo across all of North America. In business since 1923, ABF Freight has over 4,200 trucks and specializes in LTL, or less-than-truckload freight, and is one of a few trucking companies rated to carry hazardous materials.

In 2018, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported that ABF Freight has been guilty of over 1,100 violations between 2016-2018, including speeding, texting while driving, and improper truck maintenance. In that time frame ABF Freights vehicles were involved in 348 accidents, with 170 of these accidents having at least one injury and nine 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.

Causes of ABF Freight Truck Accidents

Truck driving is a difficult and hard living. While most truck drivers act responsibly and follow state and federal regulations, accidents still happen and unfortunately these accidents are often quite serious.

All trucking companies maintain demanding schedules and their drivers are often pressured into delivering cargo as quickly as possible. Combined with the fact that truck drivers are paid by the mile and not during their federally mandated breaks, during loading/unloading, during rig inspections, and driving empty trailers to get new cargo, it is easy to see why some drivers will continue driving when they shouldn’t.

It is estimated that 1 in 8 large truck accidents are directly due to driver fatigue and 1 in 4 fatalities occur when a truck driver has been driving for longer than 17 hours. Driver fatigue is only one cause of ABF Freight truck accidents, however. Other common causes of trucking accidents include:

• Distracted driving
• Driving under the influence
• Speeding
• Improperly loaded cargo
• Mechanical failure

If you or a loved one was involved in a truck accident with a driver from ABF Freight, contact 844 See Mike LLC as soon as possible to determine what damages you may be entitled to. The lawyers at 844 See Mike are experienced in dealing with commercial trucking companies and will stop at nothing to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

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.