Baltimore Truck Accident Lawyers

High-quality service from diligent advocates

Commercial vehicles can cause considerably more devastating damage due to their larger size and heavy weight. Harder to control and far more complex to maintain, tractor-trailers, big rigs, dump trucks and other large trucks are involved in a larger percentage of deadly automobile accidents than motor vehicle collisions involving small cars. In fact, 4,229 people died and another 90,000 individuals were injured as a result of truck accidents in 2008 alone.*

LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton represents individuals who have been seriously injured or lost a loved one due to a truck accident. A Baltimore truck accident attorney from our firm may be able to help you deal with legal aspects of the aftermath of your accident so you can focus on your physical and emotional recovery.

Our services

The attorneys of LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton possess in-depth understanding of state and federal truck accident laws, including those of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regarding Hours of Service (HOS) regulations and drivers logs. We aggressively pursue compensation if you or a member of your family has been seriously injured as a result of a truck driver's or trucking company's negligence. We build strong cases designed to ensure drivers, trucking companies and any other liable parties are held fully accountable for the consequences of their actions or negligence. We know the tactics insurance companies use to minimize the damages they must pay and how to best combat them.

When we take your case, we act promptly to preserve critical evidence from the accident scene. We photograph the road conditions and collect copies of drivers logs, black box recordings and other resources that may bolster your claim. Our law firm has helped clients collect more than $100 million in compensation over the last 20 years.

Common causes of accidents

Much like auto accidents, truck accidents can occur for a wide range of reasons. A momentary lapse in judgment on the trucker's part or an unforeseen obstacle is enough to result in serious, lasting injuries. Some of the more common causes of truck accidents include:

Contact our Baltimore truck accident attorneys for a free case evaluation. We fight for you.

LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton provides personal legal representation to clients injured in truck accidents in Baltimore and throughout Maryland. Reach out to our firm online or at to schedule a complimentary meeting with a lawyer from our firm. We keep flexible office hours, have a 24-hour hotline you can call in case of an emergency, and can come to your home or hospital room if you are unable to travel. All of our cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing for our services or expenses until we win your case. Also helping our clients with car accidents, automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents in Baltimore and throughout Maryland.