Category Archives: Trucking Accidents
6 Common Types Of 18-Wheeler Accidents
If you live in Pennsylvania or if you are just passing through you may notice a large presence of commercial trucks driving around you on the roadways. The trucking industry is strong in the Keystone state and while this helps get goods and cargo where they need to go, the many trucks on the… Read More »
Why You Need A Truck Accident Attorney After An Accident
In the aftermath of a car accident, those involved may feel distressed, shocked, and shaken up. This is natural as these events typically are not intentional and they tend to happen unexpectedly. If severe injuries are suffered or death results from a crash, these feelings may not even exist because the extent of the… Read More »
What Is A Truck Underride Accident?
Driving next to a large truck can feel daunting, to say the least. And if you are in a position that is considered one of their four blindspots, then the truck driver cannot see you and can easily make a move that can lead to a collision with your vehicle. Even if your presence… Read More »
Determining Liability After A Runaway Truck Crash
When a truck driver loses control of their big rig and it begins to rapidly fly down a road at high speeds, this is a serious situation and an extremely dangerous one too. Anyone who is on the road or near that out-of-control truck is at great risk for serious physical bodily harm and… Read More »
Proving Negligence In Roll-Over Truck Accidents
Deadly Roll-Over Truck Accidents Few things are more deadly than a semi-truck rolling over at a high speed on a highway. In fact, despite representing only a small percentage of overall trucking accidents, they are also responsible for the most deaths. However, it’s really no surprise why. Semi-trucks can legally weigh up to 80,000… Read More »
Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania accidents involving large trucks can happen anywhere in the state. Typically, when a large truck and a passenger vehicle collide, the injuries can be severe to catastrophic. Drivers of 18-wheeler trucks are subject to additional federal regulations to help keep our roads safer. However, there are still thousands of fatalities across the country… Read More »
What to Do Following an 18-Wheeler Accident in Pennsylvania
Given the size and weight differences between an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle, it’s not surprising that these types of accidents are typically much more severe than those involving two passenger vehicles. Accidents with these large trucks usually result in significant property and catastrophic injuries or death. Understandably, you may have no idea what… Read More »
Federal Regulations for the Trucking Industry
Have you been injured in a trucking accident? The trucking industry is highly regulated and collisions between trucks and vehicles are more challenging and legally complex than car accidents. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is a branch of the United States Department of Transportation that governs all rules and regulations related to… Read More »
Why Should I File a Truck Accident Lawsuit?
Over the past couple of months, we have published blogs and pages on our site that discuss why truck accidents are so devastating for survivors and their families. Commercial trucks, also called 18-wheelers, are by far the largest and heaviest vehicles you can encounter while driving. Even collisions at low speeds are capable of… Read More »
Who is Liable for My Truck Accident?
Previous blogs on our website discussed the devastation truck accidents cause for survivors and their family members. However, you should also know that one or more parties can be liable for damages from a truck accident. There are cases where the driver’s employer is also liable. Trucking companies could have to pay a plaintiff… Read More »
