CDL Driver Attorney
CDL Lawyer for Injured Truck Drivers in North Carolina
Commercial truck drivers face risks most workers never do. Long hours, heavy loads, unsafe loading docks, poorly maintained trailers, and pressure to keep moving all increase the chance of injury. When a CDL driver gets hurt on the job, the legal and financial fallout often begins immediately.
Jay Gervasi, P.A. represents injured truck drivers across North Carolina. We work with company drivers, owner-operators, and independent contractors who were hurt while doing their job and need a lawyer who understands trucking, insurance tactics, and employment classification issues.
Call now: 336-609-8589 for a free consultation.
Why Injured CDL Drivers Often Need a Lawyer
After a CDL accident or workplace injury, trucking companies and insurance carriers move quickly to protect themselves. Drivers are often blamed, benefits are delayed, or injuries are downplayed. Legal guidance is critical when income, medical care, and future driving work are at risk.
A CDL lawyer helps when injuries involve improperly loaded trailers, unsafe equipment, loading or unloading freight, slips and falls at docks, or crashes caused by third parties. These cases frequently involve overlapping personal injury, workers’ compensation, and employment law issues.
Who May Be Responsible for a Truck Driver Injury
Depending on the circumstances, responsibility may fall on multiple parties. Common sources of liability include:
- Trucking companies that fail to maintain vehicles or overload trailers
- Manufacturers of defective tires, brakes, or equipment
- Loading companies responsible for shifting or unbalanced cargo
- Passenger vehicle drivers whose reckless behavior caused a crash
- Government entities responsible for unsafe road conditions
Many drivers are told they are independent contractors to limit liability. Even so, independent contractors still have rights and may pursue compensation under multiple legal theories.
Injured While Loading, Unloading, or at a Delivery Stop?
Not all truck driver injuries happen in traffic. Many occur while lifting freight, securing loads, climbing in and out of the cab, or slipping at a loading dock. These injuries may qualify for workers’ compensation, even when no crash occurred.
Jay Gervasi helps CDL drivers across North Carolina file workers’ compensation claims, appeal denials, and pursue fair settlements. When a fatal accident occurs, we also assist families with wrongful death claims.
Legal Support for Truck Drivers — All in One Firm
We represent truck drivers in personal injury cases, workers’ compensation claims , and employment law disputes. This allows injured CDL drivers to handle all related legal issues under one roof instead of working with multiple firms.
CDL Injury & Accident FAQs
Do CDL drivers need a lawyer after a work injury?
Yes. Truck drivers face complex issues involving insurance, liability, and employment status. A CDL lawyer helps protect income, benefits, and future driving eligibility.
Can independent contractor truck drivers file injury claims?
Yes. Independent contractors may still pursue personal injury, workers’ compensation, or employment law claims depending on the situation.
What types of injuries qualify for a CDL accident claim?
Injuries from crashes, improperly loaded trailers, loading or unloading freight, slips and falls, and repetitive stress from driving may qualify.
Can I get legal help without visiting an office?
Yes. Jay Gervasi represents truck drivers statewide and offers free remote consultations across North Carolina.
Talk to a CDL Lawyer Who Understands Trucking
Attorney Jay Gervasi has prior experience working with insurance companies and understands how they evaluate truck accident and injury claims. That knowledge is used to protect injured drivers, not insurers.
To schedule a free consultation, call our Greensboro office at 336-609-8589 or contact us through our online form.
