Southfield Truck Accident Lawyers
Hit by an 18-wheeler, semi, or commercial truck in Southfield? 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.
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Hurt in a Truck Crash in Southfield?
Southfield is one of Metro Detroit’s biggest business centers, and freight moves through it around the clock on the Lodge Freeway, I-696, and Telegraph Road. Semis and delivery trucks serve the office towers of the Southfield Town Center, the Telegraph and Northwestern retail corridors, and the warehouses along the freeways — 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 Southfield: 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 Southfield Town Center to the Lodge Freeway, we take on Southfield's toughest truck cases.
Where Truck Crashes Happen in Southfield
Southfield sits at the crossroads of the Lodge Freeway (M-10), I-696, and Telegraph Road, where freight serving its office towers and retail centers floods 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:
- M-10 (Lodge Fwy)
- I-696 (Reuther Fwy)
- US-24 (Telegraph Rd)
- Northwestern Highway
- 8 Mile Road (M-102)
Merges, sudden slowdowns, and work zones turn these into the deadliest stretches for truck crashes.
The Telegraph Road Corridor
Southfield’s retail and office spine packs delivery trucks in with dense traffic:
- Telegraph Road (US-24)
- Northwestern Highway office corridor
- Southfield Town Center approaches
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:
- Greenfield Rd & Southfield Rd
- Twelve Mile & Ten Mile Rd
- Evergreen Rd & Lahser Rd
- Civic Center Drive
Wide turns, blind spots, and red-light runs cause brutal intersection wrecks here.
Office Towers & Loading Docks
Where trucks load, back up, and maneuver in tight quarters:
- Southfield Town Center docks
- Northwestern Highway office parks
- Warehouse & distribution centers
- Telegraph Road retail loading zones
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.
Southfield Truck Accident Cases We Handle
We represent Southfield victims in every kind of commercial truck crash. Tap any card to see how these wrecks happen on Southfield’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 where the Lodge (M-10) meets I-696 and the Telegraph Road interchange sends trailers sliding out of line. Winter ice on Northwestern Highway and Telegraph (US-24) makes these high-speed wrecks especially violent.
Rollovers & Underride
High-clearance rigs tipping — and cars trapped beneath.
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Loaded box trucks and car-haulers serving Southfield's office towers and dealerships can tip on the M-10 and I-696 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 the Lodge Freeway (M-10) and Telegraph Road leads to high-speed rear-end strikes by loaded trucks. Head-on wrecks happen on surface routes like Greenfield, Southfield Rd, and Evergreen 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 M-10 (Lodge) and I-696. 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 hauling freight through the Telegraph and Northwestern Highway corridors routinely push past federal hours-of-service limits. We pull ELD and logbook data to prove a driver fell asleep on the Lodge (M-10) or I-696.
Blind-Spot & Wide-Turn
Crushed in a truck's no-zone on a tight corner.
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On Telegraph Rd (US-24), Twelve Mile, and Northwestern Highway, trucks swing wide turning into office parks, retail centers, and loading docks and trap cars, cyclists, and pedestrians in the no-zone. These crashes cluster where freight routes meet Southfield's dense business 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 Lodge Freeway grades and in Telegraph Road 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 Telegraph (US-24), Greenfield, or the M-10 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 I-696 and the Lodge (M-10) force trucks into tight lane shifts through Southfield. 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 M-10 (Lodge), I-696, and Telegraph (US-24). We help families pursue wrongful-death claims while preserving black-box and ELD evidence before it is overwritten.
After a Southfield Truck Crash
Where Your Claim Is Handled
Southfield truck claims typically run through:
- 46th District Court (Southfield)
- Oakland County Circuit Court (6th Judicial Circuit)
- Michigan No-Fault (PIP) benefits
We handle every filing and deadline for you.
Southfield-Area Trauma Care
Truck-crash victims are often treated at:
- Henry Ford Providence Southfield (Level II)
- Corewell Health Beaumont Royal Oak (Level I)
- Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit (Level I)
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.
Southfield Truck Accident FAQs
You need a Michigan lawyer who understands both Southfield’s courts and the trucking industry. We handle truck cases across the city — from the 46th District Court to the Oakland County Circuit Court — and we come to you anywhere in Metro Detroit.
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 Henry Ford Providence or Beaumont Royal Oak, 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 Southfield Truck Crash?
Get a free, no-obligation case review today. No fee unless we win — available 24/7 across Southfield and Metro Detroit.
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