Trucking Accidents Attorney If you or someone you know was injured in a truck crash you could be entitled to compensation. This could include medical costs loss of wages, damages to property. To file a claim for compensation you must show that someone else's negligence caused the accident. Also, you must prove that you have suffered economic and noneconomic damages. The law requires that trucking companies keep accurate records. Trucking companies must keep meticulous records on numerous subjects that range from vehicle maintenance to safety