Grand Rapids Truck Accident Lawyers
Hit by an 18-wheeler, semi, or commercial truck in Grand Rapids? You focus on recovering — we take on the trucking company, its insurers, and the federal rules they have to follow. Trial attorney Solomon Radner fights for the maximum your case is worth, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Available 24/7 · No Fee Unless You Win · Attorney Solomon Radner · Practicing Since 2010
Hurt in a Truck Crash in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids is the economic hub of West Michigan, where I-96, I-196, US-131, and the M-6 beltline carry freight around the clock. Semis and delivery trucks serve the downtown Medical Mile, the furniture and manufacturing plants, and the warehouses and distribution centers ringing the city — and they share crowded surface streets with everyone else. When a fully loaded truck hits a passenger vehicle, the injuries are rarely minor.
We represent people hurt by trucks throughout Grand Rapids: drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Trucking companies move fast to protect themselves after a crash, and so do we. There is no fee unless we win, and your consultation is always free.
From the Grand River downtown to US-131, we take on Grand Rapids' toughest truck cases.
Where Truck Crashes Happen in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids sits where I-96, US-131, and the M-6 beltline funnel freight through West Michigan, flooding the same roads everyone else drives. Most of the serious truck wrecks we see cluster in four places.
Freeway Freight Corridors
The high-speed routes where semis and cars mix at 70 mph:
- US-131 (S Beltline)
- I-96
- I-196 (Gerald R. Ford Fwy)
- M-6 (Paul B. Henry Fwy)
- East Beltline (M-44)
Merges, sudden slowdowns, and work zones turn these into the deadliest stretches for truck crashes.
The US-131 Corridor
Grand Rapids’ main freight spine packs trucks in with dense traffic:
- US-131 through downtown
- 28th Street (M-11) retail strip
- The I-196 & US-131 interchange
Constant turning, loading, and stop-and-go traffic make this corridor a constant collision risk.
Surface Truck Routes
Trucks share busy lanes with cars, cyclists, and pedestrians on:
- 28th Street (M-11) & 44th Street
- Division Ave & Plainfield Ave
- Leonard St & Fulton St
- Alpine Ave & Lake Michigan Dr
Wide turns, blind spots, and red-light runs cause brutal intersection wrecks here.
Plants & Distribution Centers
Where trucks load, back up, and maneuver in tight quarters:
- Furniture & manufacturing plants
- South Beltline distribution centers
- Warehouse & logistics yards
- Industrial parks off 28th Street
Loading docks and backing maneuvers lead to override, blind-spot, and pedestrian crashes.
Why Truck Crash Cases Are Different
A truck wreck is not just a bigger car wreck. Winning one takes knowing where to look and moving fast.
More Than One Defendant
The driver, the trucking company, the broker, the cargo loader, and the maintenance contractor can all share the blame. More defendants can mean more coverage for your injuries.
Federal Rules Apply
Commercial trucks must follow FMCSA hours-of-service, inspection, and maintenance rules. When a company cuts corners, those violations become powerful evidence in your case.
Evidence Disappears Fast
Black-box and ELD data, driver logs, and dashcam footage can be overwritten in weeks. We send legal preservation letters immediately so the proof is not lost.
Grand Rapids Truck Accident Cases We Handle
We represent Grand Rapids victims in every kind of commercial truck crash. Tap any card to see how these wrecks happen on Grand Rapids’s freeways and surface streets.
Jackknife & Loss-of-Control
When a trailer swings out of line at freeway speed.
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Sudden braking on US-131 and at the I-96 / I-196 interchange sends trailers sliding out of line. Winter ice off Lake Michigan on 28th Street and the East Beltline makes these high-speed wrecks especially violent.
Rollovers & Underride
High-clearance rigs tipping — and cars trapped beneath.
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Loaded car-haulers and freight trucks serving the West Michigan distribution centers can tip on the US-131 and M-6 ramps, and underride crashes turn deadly at speed. We pursue the carrier and the equipment maker when guards or stability systems fail.
Rear-End & Head-On
40 tons that can't stop in time.
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Stop-and-go traffic on US-131 and 28th Street (M-11) leads to high-speed rear-end strikes by loaded trucks. Head-on wrecks happen on surface routes like Division Ave, Plainfield, and Leonard when a truck crosses the centerline.
Tire Blowouts & Debris
A blown retread across three lanes at 70 mph.
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Failed retreads and unsecured loads scatter debris across US-131 and the M-6 beltline. We trace blowouts to skipped maintenance and overloaded axles using the carrier's own inspection records.
Fatigued & Drowsy Driving
Drivers pushed past federal hours-of-service limits.
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Drivers running freight through the US-131 corridor and the South Beltline distribution parks routinely push past federal hours-of-service limits. We pull ELD and logbook data to prove a driver fell asleep on US-131 or I-96.
Blind-Spot & Wide-Turn
Crushed in a truck's no-zone on a tight corner.
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On 28th Street (M-11), Division Ave, and Alpine Ave, trucks swing wide turning into plants, warehouses, and loading docks and trap cars, cyclists, and pedestrians in the no-zone. These crashes cluster where freight routes meet Grand Rapids' downtown and retail traffic.
Brake Failure & Neglect
Overheated brakes that give out on a grade.
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Poorly maintained brakes on loaded rigs fail on the US-131 grades and in 28th Street congestion. When a carrier skips required inspections, both the company and its maintenance contractor can be held liable.
Drunk or Distracted Drivers
Zero margin for error in a loaded rig.
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A texting or impaired trucker on Division Ave, 28th Street, or the US-131 service drive has no room to recover in a loaded rig. We subpoena phone records and dashcam footage to prove distraction or intoxication.
Construction-Zone Crashes
Narrowed lanes, sudden merges, speeding semis.
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Constant rebuilds on US-131, I-96, and the I-196 S-curve force trucks into tight lane shifts through Grand Rapids. Speeding semis in these work zones cause chain-reaction wrecks and injure road workers.
Fatal Crashes & Wrongful Death
The cases that change a family forever.
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The deadliest crashes happen at freeway speed on US-131, I-96, and the M-6 beltline. We help families pursue wrongful-death claims while preserving black-box and ELD evidence before it is overwritten.
After a Grand Rapids Truck Crash
Where Your Claim Is Handled
Grand Rapids truck claims typically run through:
- 61st District Court (Grand Rapids)
- Kent County Circuit Court (17th Judicial Circuit)
- Michigan No-Fault (PIP) benefits
We handle every filing and deadline for you.
Grand Rapids-Area Trauma Care
Truck-crash victims are often treated at:
- Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (Level I)
- Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital
- Trinity Health Saint Mary’s
We help coordinate care and protect your claim.
Even in a truck crash, Michigan No-Fault (PIP) benefits still apply — with strict deadlines insurers count on you missing. We make sure you get every dollar you are owed.
Grand Rapids Truck Accident FAQs
You need a Michigan lawyer who understands both Grand Rapids’s courts and the trucking industry. We handle truck cases across the city — from the 61st District Court to the Kent County Circuit Court — and we come to you anywhere in West Michigan.
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency, so you pay no legal fees unless we win compensation for you. Your consultation is always free.
Michigan deadlines are strict, and some are shorter than people expect — certain No-Fault benefits must be pursued within one year. Because trucking evidence can disappear quickly, it is best to talk to a lawyer right away.
Call 911 so police document the crash, get checked at a trauma center like Corewell Butterworth or Trinity Health Saint Mary’s, photograph the scene and the truck, avoid recorded statements to the trucking company’s insurer, and call an attorney before accepting any settlement.
Injured in a Grand Rapids Truck Crash?
Get a free, no-obligation case review today. No fee unless we win — available 24/7 across Grand Rapids and West Michigan.
Office
17000 West 10 Mile Road, Suite 260
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone
1-800-TRUCK-CRASH
(800) 878-2527
Hours
Open 24 Hours
7 Days a Week