Truck Accident Lawyers

Federal trucking regulations, multiple potentially liable corporate parties, and time-sensitive evidence like black-box data and driver logs make these cases significantly more document-intensive than a typical two-car collision.

Depending on the facts, liability can extend to the driver, the trucking company, a leasing company, or a cargo loader or maintenance contractor. We investigate every potentially liable party to identify every source of recovery.

Black-box event data recorders, electronic driver logs, and maintenance and inspection records are central to these cases, and trucking companies aren't always eager to preserve them voluntarily. We send preservation letters immediately to lock that evidence down.

Yes. A violation of federal hours-of-service, maintenance, or licensing rules can be powerful evidence that the driver or carrier was negligent, and we review the carrier's compliance history as part of every truck accident case.

In the immediate aftermath of a truck injury you should contact authorities, take photos, and seek medical treatment. Reach out to an experienced personal injury attorney.

Who will be held liable in an accident with a truck will depend on a variety of circumstances including who was at fault and whether the driver is an independent contractor or an employee of a trucking company.

If a commercial truck driver struck your vehicle, then you can sue the company of the Trucking company.

If you were injured by a semi-truck and feel that the driver should be held liable, you would sue the driver of the car who hit you ; however, if the truck driver is directly employed by another company and is not an independent contractor, you can sue the employer.

As a general safety precaution, be mindful of tractor trailers when driving. Truck drivers have large blind spots. As a good rule of thumb – if you cannot see their mirror, they cannot see you. Do not tailgate a tractor trailer. It takes these drivers longer to stop. Likewise, do not cut in front of them unless necessary. You do not want a tractor trailer to slam into your bumper. If you drive a truck, do not flee the scene of an accident even if you fear the worst. Fleeing the scene of any accident is a criminal offense. Stop immediately and get to a safe spot so that you can call 911. If you are a motorist on the road, do your best to stay still. Doctors recommend that you do not move after a car accident. Wait for emergency medical professionals to arrive at the scene of the truck accident. Head and spinal injuries increase dramatically with larger vehicles. Moving around even though you feel fine could actually injure you further. After you ascertain your health and safety, seek legal counsel. Truck accidents involve complicated insurance and potentially multiple vehicles. A truck accident attorney will help you sort out the mess. After seeking legal representation, you should contact your insurance company. It is important to note that Pennsylvania is a no-fault state. No-fault insurance will cover your expenses first regardless of fault. Your insurance company will likely be in contact with the other driver’s insurance company if there was a secondary motorist involved in the accident. If you are a commercial truck driver, you must report the incident to your trucking company. Failure to report an accident could put your job in jeopardy.

If a commercial truck driver struck your vehicle, their insurance will be in touch with your insurance company. It may be that your insurance will need to go to bat for you. Likely, the insurance company will only accept payment for the damage done to the vehicle. To obtain money for ongoing medical bills, you will need to have legal representation. A truck accident lawyer will take up your case for you. They will mount a legal case against the truck driver and their insurance company for your medical bills and any additional cost to fix your personal property. If you need legal advice about a truck accident, contact the legal team at Freundlich & Littman, LLC. We are your greater Philadelphia area truck accident lawyers. If you were in a truck accident, time is of the essence. Do not hesitate to contact our team. Contact us today for a free consultation and case evaluation.

• As a general safety precaution, be mindful of tractor trailers when driving. Truck drivers have large blind spots. As a good rule of thumb – if you cannot see their mirror, they cannot see you. Do not tailgate a tractor trailer. It takes these drivers longer to stop. Likewise, do not cut in front of them unless necessary. You do not want a tractor trailer to slam into your bumper.
• If you drive a truck, do not flee the scene of an accident even if you fear the worst. Fleeing the scene of any accident is a criminal offense. Stop immediately and get to a safe spot so that you can call 911. If you are a motorist on the road, do your best to stay still.
• Doctors recommend that you do not move after a car accident . Wait for emergency medical professionals to arrive at the scene of the truck accident. Head and spinal injuries increase dramatically with larger vehicles. Moving around even though you feel fine could actually injure you further.
• After you ascertain your health and safety, seek legal counsel. Truck accidents involve complicated insurance and potentially multiple vehicles. A truck accident attorney will help you sort out the mess. After seeking legal representation, you should contact your insurance company.
• It is important to note that Pennsylvania is a no-fault state . No-fault insurance will cover your expenses first regardless of fault. Your insurance company will likely be in contact with the other driver’s insurance company if there was a secondary motorist involved in the accident. If you are a commercial truck driver, you must report the incident to your trucking company. Failure to report an accident could put your job in jeopardy.

It likely means higher medical bills and property damage claims.