Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Suing After A Truck Crash In Pennsylvania
Some of the most dangerous accidents in Pennsylvania involve trucks. It’s not hard to see why. Not only are these trucks large and heavy, but they are also difficult to control. Slow braking distances, blind spots, poor handling are just a few examples of why these vehicles are so dangerous. And then there’s the… Read More »
Dump Truck Driver Arrested After Killing Pregnant Woman And Unborn Child
Losing a loved one in a Pennsylvania truck accident is bad enough. But what happens if that family member was also carrying an unborn child? In this situation, you essentially lose an entire family – and a future of priceless moments that you’ll never get to experience. Unfortunately, these crashes are somewhat common in… Read More »
Truck Accident in Pennsylvania: Suing the Driver vs. Trucking Company
After a truck accident in Scranton or other parts of Pennsylvania, injured victims may wonder whether they should sue the trucker or the trucking company that owns or operates the vehicle involved in the crash. In many cases, the right decision would be to bring a personal injury claim against both. It is advised… Read More »
Who’s Liable in a Truck Accident Caused by Road Debris in Pennsylvania?
Unfortunately, other vehicles are not the only things that can enter the path of your car on Pennsylvania roads. Besides traffic, pedestrians, wildlife, potholes, and dangerous road conditions, your vehicle is likely to encounter road debris. What does road debris mean? Road debris refers to any materials and objects that are not supposed to… Read More »
Injuries Sustained in Truck Accident
An accident that involves a semi-truck or commercial truck is 10 times more likely to result in a death than car accidents between two passenger vehicles. A truck driver’s objective is to make a profit for their company. Unfortunately, many semi-truck drivers choose to ignore safety guidelines and laws established to protect themselves and… Read More »
18-Wheeler Accidents On Pennsylvania Roads
If one glances at the news, an accident involving a large truck or 18-wheeler always seems to be there. While they certainly do not cause all the accidents they are involved in, the consequences can be deadly when a smaller vehicle and an 18-wheeler collide. If you have been in an accident with a… Read More »
Evidence of Alcohol Consumption and Your Pennsylvania Auto Accident Case
If you are hurt in an accident in which you were the driver, one of the challenges you may face is the defense’s attempts to depict you as the driver who was really at fault. The evidence may directly relate to your driving, or it may involve other things, such as your potential impairment…. Read More »
Pennsylvania Court Upholds Jury Verdict Award of Zero Future Medical Damages Award in Car Accident Lawsuit, Since Verdict was not “Shocking”
In a recent personal injury case, the Pennsylvania Superior Court stated that the issue was whether the trial court should have allowed a new trial on the damages issue, which would mean that the verdict was so inadequate it should have shocked the trial court’s sense of justice. The court reviewed the considerations that… Read More »
Serious Trucking Accident Closely Follows Pennsylvania Superior Court Decision
National attention has recently surrounded the trucking accident involving several well-known comedians in New Jersey. After turning himself in, the driver of the truck admitted to authorities that he had been awake for over 24 hours. The driver worked for the large retailer, Walmart, which issued a statement that they believed the driver was… Read More »
