Truck Accident Lawyers

Wilkes-Barre, Sugarloaf and Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Truck accidents are often very serious due to the size of the truck combined with high speeds and the trucks inability to stop quickly. The truck accident lawyers Falvello Law Firm in the Berwick area of Pennsylvania is experienced in handling truck accident cases.

Injuries Caused from Truck Accidents

Because of the sheer size and momentum of a truck at high speeds, the injuries caused in a truck accident are often severe. They may include things like:

• Back injuries
• Burn injuries
• Fractures
• Neck injuries
• Paralysis
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Wrongful death

Reasons Truck Accidents Occur

Truck accidents are caused by many things including:

• Truck has defective parts or mechanical failure
• Truck is carrying dangerous cargo such as chemicals or toxic substances
• Truck is overloaded causing it to be unsafe
• Trucker doesnt leave enough space between the truck and other vehicles on the road
• Trucker has inadequate training
• Trucker is driving recklessly
• Trucker is under the influence
• Trucker is fatigued from long hours of driving with few breaks
• Trucker is stressed
• Trucker is trying to earn compensation incentives by arriving sooner
• Trucker is trying to meet delivery deadlines
• Trucker isnt paying attention
• Trucks have large blind spots

Determining Liability in a Truck Accident

In order to determine liability in a truck accident, experienced truck accident lawyers such as those at The Falvello Law Firm will look into the following:

• Amount and type of truck drivers training
• Any substance abuse screenings the trucker has undergone and their results
• Signs that the truck driver may have been fatigued
• Size and weight of trucks load and whether it was within legal limits
• Truck drivers experience
• Truck drivers performance history regarding road, grade, and weather conditions
• Truck drivers safety record
• Truck inspection and maintenance records
• Whether the trucker or trucking company is underinsured or uninsured

The information found in an investigation looking into these things will help to corroborate that the truck driver as well as the drivers trucking company may be liable for the accident.

It is important to discuss your truck accident case with an experienced truck accident attorney since there is statute of limitations on when you must bring a truck accident lawsuit. The Pennsylvania statute of limitations for a personal injury claim is usually two years after the date of the truck accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, please email us at The Falvello Law Firm in the Bloomsburg area of Pennsylvania. Our truck accident lawyers want to make sure that your rights are protected and that you are able to get the compensation you deserve. We offer a free initial consultation with a contingency fee basis, meaning you dont pay anything until we settle your case. The Falvello Law Firm serves clients in Hazleton, Sugarloaf, Wilkes-Barre, Berwick, and Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.