Workplace Truck Injury Help

Getting hurt in a work-related truck incident can flip your entire life upside down in a single moment. Whether you’re a long-haul truck driver, a warehouse worker on the dock, a delivery driver hustling through Metro Detroit, a construction worker around heavy equipment, or a port or plant worker, the result is the same: one second you’re doing your job, and the next you’re in pain, scared, and wondering what happens now.

Here in Michigan, the risk is everywhere. Our state is a major transportation and industrial hub—with loaded semis and box trucks moving in and out of distribution centers, auto plants, construction sites, warehouses, and ports every single day. High-traffic corridors like I-94, I-75, and I-96 are packed with commercial vehicles. Around Metro Detroit especially, workers are constantly around trucks backing up, loading, unloading, shuttling trailers, and navigating tight yards and busy docks. When safety corners are cut, it’s the workers on the ground who pay the price.

At Marko Law, we don’t accept that as “just part of the job.” We stand up for injured workers when employers, trucking companies, contractors, or other third parties fail to keep them safe. We dig into what really happened, expose dangerous practices, and fight to hold every responsible party accountable. When your health, your job, and your future are on the line, we’re here to make sure you’re not standing alone.

Who Can Be Held Legally Responsible?

Employers

Employers have a legal duty to provide a reasonably safe workplace. They may bear responsibility when:

• Company policies encourage unsafe shortcuts
• Workers aren’t properly trained to operate or work around trucks
• Workers are pushed to rush, skip inspections, or violate safety rules

Trucking Companies & Motor Carriers

When a trucking company is involved, we look at:

• Negligent hiring, training, or supervision of drivers
• Unsafe dispatching and unrealistic delivery schedules
• Pressure on drivers to drive fatigued, skip breaks, or ignore safety regulations
• Poor vehicle maintenance and inspection practices

Other Drivers (Third Parties)

If another driver caused the crash while you were working, they may be liable for:

• Distracted driving (texting, phone use, etc.)
• Drunk or drug-impaired driving
• Speeding, tailgating, or reckless maneuvers

Maintenance Contractors & Repair Shops

If a truck or piece of equipment failed because of bad maintenance, the shop or contractor may share responsibility:

• Skipping proper inspections
• Failing to repair obvious problems
• Incorrectly servicing brakes, tires, steering, or other critical systems
• Not following manufacturer guidelines or industry standards

Manufacturers of Trucks or Parts

When a defective product plays a role, we may pursue product liability claims against manufacturers of:

• Tires and wheels
• Brakes and steering systems
• Vehicle frames and safety components
• Other critical truck parts or safety equipment

Property Owners or General Contractors

On job sites, docks, and yards, property owners and general contractors may be responsible when:

• Loading docks are unsafe or poorly designed
• Traffic control around trucks is inadequate
• There are no clear procedures for working around moving vehicles
• Hazards are ignored or not corrected

Workers’ Compensation vs. Third-Party Claims

Basic Overview of Workers’ Comp in Michigan

In Michigan, most workers are covered by the Workers’ Disability Compensation Act, which provides no-fault benefits when you’re injured on the job. That typically includes:

• Coverage for reasonable medical treatment related to your work injury
• Partial wage replacement when you can’t work or are restricted

The trade-off? Workers’ comp has serious limitations:

• It does not pay for your full pain and suffering
• Your employer is usually immune from being sued directly in most injury situations

When a Third-Party Lawsuit Is Possible

In many workplace truck injury cases, someone other than your employer played a role in causing your harm. That’s where a third-party lawsuit may come in.

You may have a separate claim against:

• Negligent drivers who crashed into your work truck
• Trucking companies or motor carriers that aren’t your direct employer
• Contractors or subcontractors on a job site
• Maintenance shops that botched repairs
• Manufacturers of defective trucks or parts

Through a third-party personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, you may be able to seek:

• Full lost income and loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of consortium and other damages

How These Claims Work Together

In many cases, you don’t choose between workers’ comp and a third-party claim—you pursue both, strategically.

A skilled workplace truck injury lawyer can:

• Coordinate your workers’ comp benefits with your third-party claim
• Help protect your net recovery by managing workers’ comp liens and reimbursement issues
• Make sure no one—employer, insurer, or third-party—takes advantage of your lack of legal training

What to Do After a Workplace Truck Injury

Get Medical Attention Immediately

First, take care of yourself.

• Get checked out right away—ER, urgent care, or your doctor.
• Report all your symptoms, not just the worst one.
• Follow the treatment plan and attend follow-up appointments.

Report the Injury to Your Employer

Tell your employer what happened as soon as you can:

• Notify your supervisor, foreman, or manager
• If possible, provide written notice or ask for a written incident report
• Keep a copy or take a photo of anything you sign

Document Everything

Evidence fades. People forget. Companies “lose” things. Do whatever you safely can to preserve proof:

• Take photos of the scene, vehicles, equipment, and visible injuries
• Write down names and contact information for witnesses and co-workers
• Save incident reports, emails, texts, or write-ups about the injury
• Keep copies of any medical notes or restrictions from your doctor

Be Careful What You Sign or Say

From very early on, insurance adjusters and sometimes even employer representatives may:

• Ask for a recorded statement
• Pressure you to sign forms you don’t understand
• Try to get you to downplay your injuries or accept a quick, low settlement

Talk to a Workplace Truck Injury Lawyer Early

The sooner you speak with an attorney, the better:

• Evidence—video, maintenance logs, truck data, job site conditions—can disappear fast
• There are deadlines for both workers’ comp and third-party claims
• A lawyer can help you avoid mistakes that insurers will use against you

How Marko Law Helps Injured Workers

Investigating the Accident

We don’t just take the incident report at face value. We dig deeper:

• Visit the scene, docks, yards, or job sites where the injury happened
• Secure truck, trailer, and equipment evidence before it’s repaired or destroyed
• Work with accident reconstructionists, safety experts, and medical professionals to understand exactly what went wrong and how it changed your life

Handling Workers’ Compensation Issues

We help you navigate Michigan’s workers’ comp system by:

• Explaining your rights under the Workers’ Disability Compensation Act in plain English
• Pushing back when adjusters delay, deny, or cut off benefits
• Helping ensure your wage-loss, medical care, and related benefits are properly handled

Pursuing Third-Party Claims

Where there’s a negligent driver, contractor, property owner, or manufacturer, we go after them:

• Identify every non-employer party that may share responsibility
• File personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits where appropriate
• Use discovery, depositions, and expert testimony to build a powerful case

Calculating Full Damages

We look far beyond the immediate medical bills:

• Current and future medical care
• Lost wages and long-term loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life
• Loss of consortium for spouses and family
• Long-term impacts on your independence, career, and financial stability

You Don’t Have to Fight Your Work Truck Injury Alone.”

Getting hurt in a work-related truck incident doesn’t just leave you with bruises and broken bones—it can blow a hole in every part of your life. Suddenly you’re juggling doctor appointments, pain, lost paychecks, and the fear of what happens if you can’t get back to the job that supports you and your family. The stress is real, and it’s heavy.

You don’t have to try to untangle workers’ comp, third-party claims, and legal deadlines by yourself. You don’t have to accept whatever an insurance adjuster tells you. You don’t have to suffer in silence while companies circle the wagons to protect themselves.

At Marko Law, we step in to level the playing field. We help you reclaim control, understand your options, and build a plan forward. We stand between you and the companies trying to minimize your loss—and we fight to make sure your story is heard, your injuries are taken seriously, and your future is protected.

Contact Marko Law for a Free Case Evaluation

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