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Have you suffered from a truck accident—a tractor-trailer, an 18-wheeler, or a semi-truck? Has your loved one suffered catastrophic injuries? Have you lost a loved one in a trucking accident? An accident with a commercial truck is terrifying, and it leaves you, or your family, afraid, overwhelmed, and confused.
If you, or your loved one, was hit by a truck, you need the right attorneys who have the necessary experience, skill, and compassion to represent you. ThePhillyLawyers represents people injured by commercial trucking companies. We have experience with the unique aspects of these accidents and what is required to negotiate with, and to bring claims against, these big trucking and transport companies and their insurance companies.
Call us to learn how we can help you at 215-884-9300.
We know what to do at the beginning, and that is when it matters most. We send our investigators to the scene of the accident for a forensic accident reconstruction evaluation. This includes things such as photographing skid marks and damaged vehicles, recording records of the property damage, seeking witnesses, and documenting all of the details necessary for a proper analysis. In our thorough investigation of your trucking accident, we obtain data from any electronic devices that can provide valuable information about the truck and the accident. We seek the truck’s event data recorder (EDR) or electronic control module (ECM) which are more commonly referred to as a “black box”, GPS tracking, and any camera/video that may exist, etc.
Our attorneys demand records from the trucking company, such as driving records, truck’s maintenance records, training and safety procedures, and trucking company’s clearances for the trucker’s activities, and we investigate whether the company and the driver was in compliance with Pennsylvania Trucking Laws.
Big insurance companies representing commercial truck companies and their drivers are fierce opponents. Their insurance adjusters may try to minimize your claim to convince you to settle for less than you deserve. They may attempt to record your statement. They may even try to convince you that you not to hire an attorney. If you are in an accident with a commercial truck, you need the right lawyer who can properly represent you to recover money for your damages and to secure justice for your loss.
Based on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data, there are about 5,000 truck-related fatalities per year. Truck accident statistics show that approximately 130,000 people per year suffer from injuries resulting from trucking accidents.
Given the size, weight, and speed of trucks, trucking accidents are particularly dangerous—leading to catastrophic injuries and death. The roads are filled with trucks. And the unfortunate reality is that trucking accidents frequently occur.
Human error occurs typically when the truck driver: makes mistakes in operating the truck; is distracted; fatigued; falls asleep while driving; was insufficiently or improperly trained; or is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Since truck drivers are often paid hourly, paid per mile, or paid per load in the trucking industry, the unfortunate reality is that many truck drivers drive too long or too far. The result is the truck driver becomes sleepy and makes mistakes, which cause trucking accidents.
Equipment failure occurs typically when the trucks parts—such as the brakes, steering, tires, side guards, reflective materials, signaling, communication, or collision warning systems are faulty or were not properly installed or maintained. Additionally, accidents can occur when the load that the truck was carrying was not secured properly or the hazardous materials carried were not transported under conditions consistent with the required safety protocols.
There are regulations, procedures, and laws that apply to the safe operation of 18-wheelers and semi-trucks. For instance, there are rules about:
Because the cause of these accidents and the resulting injuries are complex, truck accidents require lawyers to have specialized knowledge and analysis. We have the experts needed to determine what happened and who is liable. We have experience handling trucking accident cases, and you need to know your rights.
In many accidents, there is often a question of who was at fault. For these disputed liability cases, you need an experienced lawyer who can investigate the issues, who can resolve liability questions, and, if necessary, who has the experience and willingness to take cases to trial.
After accidents, pain and suffering frequently worsens. The effect on your life, your work, and your family can be life-altering. The right personal injury lawyer will ensure that these real life-impacts are considered and valued at settlement discussions and at trial.
Call us today at ThePhillyLawyers: 215-884-9300. You pay us nothing unless we recover money for you.
When Emmett Madden took over my case, everything got better almost overnight. He promptly and professionally kept me in the loop of where my case was going and had genuine concern for my injuries. I was very happy with how quickly he settled my case and got my bills paid without ever having to go to court.
Brian, Philadelphia, PA
