18-Wheeler Truck Accident

If an 18-wheeler accident resulted in a crush injury or amputation, you deserve more than just an apology. We fight for the specialized medical care and maximum compensation you need to rebuild your future.

Why the Vigna Law Group for your 18-wheeler injury claim?

Talk to Dr. Greg Vigna, a physician-attorney specializing in amputation and crush injury cases. We understand the injury, and we fight for justice and the care you deserve.

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Your initial contact will always be with a nurse or an attorney.

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Your medical records will be carefully reviewed by experienced nurses and physicians.

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Your case will be led by Dr. Greg Vigna and the Vigna Law Group, a team of doctors and legal experts.

A crush injury isn't just a medical emergency; it's a life-altering event. Between the phantom pain, the prosthetic fittings, and the inability to return to work, the weight of a truck accident can feel unbearable. You aren't just a claim number—you are a person fighting to regain your independence.

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Why These Cases Are Different

Pursing a Legal Claim for an Amputation or Crush Injury Claim

We approach every trucking case with a rigorous, investigative mindset, examining driver fatigue and Hours of Service violations, reviewing maintenance records for brake or tire failures, and analyzing black box ELD data to determine speed and braking at the moment of impact. We also look closely at the company itself, including hiring practices, to uncover patterns of negligence or prior safety violations.

We focus on securing full and fair compensation that reflects the realities of life after a catastrophic injury:

  • Prosthetics & Adaptive Tech: Advanced bionics and home/vehicle modifications.
  • Lost Earning Capacity: If you can no longer perform your previous job.
  • Psychological Care: Therapy for PTSD and the emotional trauma of limb loss.
  • Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical and mental toll of the injury.

More Resources

Learn from Cary Frounfelter’s, amputee and prosthetist, "Life After Amputation"

Episode 1: K-levels

Catastrophic Damages

Amputations require lifelong care plans, including prosthetic replacements every 3–5 years.

Federal Regulations

Trucking companies must follow strict FMCSA rules. We know how to find the logs they try to hide.

Life Care Planning

We work with medical experts to calculate the true cost of your injury over the next 30+ years.

EXPERT SPOTLIGHT: CARY FROUNFELTER, LICENSED PROSTHETIST AND ORTHOTIST

Acute Traumatic Amputation FREE Consultation: Adult and Pediatric

Cary Frounfelter, a licensed Prosthetist and Orthotist, brings more than 25 years of experience and personal insight to his work, having himself undergone an above-knee amputation following a 1987 accident. Since founding Superior Prosthetics & Orthotics in Largo, Florida, he has cared for over 10,000 patients and extended his mission globally through a charity prosthetics clinic in Jamaica. Mr. Frounfelter provides expert evaluations on prosthetic care, long-term device management, and the evolving needs of individuals living with limb loss. Talk to Cary for his opinions on what prosthesis is required for maximum function, looking past insurance coverage.

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Dr. Greg Vigna, is the principal of Greg Vigna, MD, JD, PLC, a California personal injury law firm, and his law firm has a non-exclusive referral relationship with the attorneys listed within this site. Dr. Vigna, co-counsels with attorneys across the country.

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