PA Truck Accident Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A trucking accident may involve multiple parties.
This may include the truck driver, the trucking company,
the owner of the trailer, the shipper, the manufacturer
of the vehicles involved and manufacturers of individual
parts such as tires. Passenger car drivers can also be
found at fault in trucking accidents.
Contact an
experienced PA truck accident lawyer who can help you
determine what role the responsible parties played in
contributing to the truck accident.
What are some of the causes of tractor-trailer collisions on Pennsylvania highways and
secondary roads?
What type of attorney should I hire?
Is there a statute of limitations for truck
accident lawsuits?
What are some of the dangers associated with large
trucks on the roadways?
How much does your firm charge to handle a
tractor-trailer truck accident personal injury claim?
What are some of the causes of tractor-trailer collisions on Pennsylvania highways and
secondary roads?
There are many different reasons for collisions
involving large trucks, such as tractor-trailers,
18-wheelers, semi-trucks and big rigs. One reason may be
negligence on the part of the truck driver. Other
reasons include:
- Aggressive driving
- Unrealistic schedules
- Unaddressed maintenance issues, such as brakes,
lights, and tires
- Tailgating
- Long work-shifts
- Driver fatigue
- Cell phone use
- Failure to install blind spot mirrors
- Speeding
- Ignoring reduced truck speed limits
- Faulty parts
- Inexperience in handling large vehicles
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What type of attorney should I hire?
When dealing with a tractor trailer wreck or truck
accident, you should hire a lawyer familiar with both
Pennsylvania state and
federal trucking laws as well as
one who is familiar with fleet maintenance procedures.
The PA truck accident attorneys of Munley, Munley, &
Cartwright have the experience and resources to handle
the investigation and litigation of your claim. We have
successfully represented truck accident and personal
injury victims throughout Pennsylvania. We also handle
trucking cases nationwide.
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Is there a statute of limitations for truck
accident lawsuits?
A general rule is to hire an attorney to handle your
truck wreck case as soon as possible. This is to ensure
that evidence and witness statements can be gathered
easily. There is also a deadline for filing cases, known
as the statute of limitations. If your case is not filed
before the allotted time, you will lose your right to
sue and recover compensation.
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What are some of the dangers associated with large
trucks on the roadways?
Drivers should be aware that large trucks, such as
tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, semi-trucks and big rigs,
have a different way of moving on the road and they
should make allowances for safety. Some of the more
common causes of trucking accidents occur because people
are unaware of the following:
- No-Zones - Large trucks have no-zones, or blind
spots, that are located around the front, back, and
sides of the truck. When a car is in the No-Zone,
the truck driver is usually unable to see it. At
these times, a large truck could turn into a passing
car and a serious accident could result.
- Squeeze Play – Tractor-trailer trucks need to
swing wide to the left in order to negotiate a right
turn. When truck drivers make wide right turns; they
are often unable to see smaller vehicles directly
behind or beside them. When a car cuts between the
truck and a curb, the car can be caught in a
squeeze, and a serious accident can occur.
- Stopping Distance – Due to their size and
weight, big rig trucks need a greater stopping
distance than other vehicles. If there is not enough
stopping distance between a car and a large truck,
the car risks being involved in a rear-end
collision.
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How much does your firm charge to handle a
tractor-trailer truck accident personal injury claim?
Munley, Munley & Cartwright handles personal injury
claims, including truck accident cases, on a contingency
basis. That means that our Pennsylvania 18-wheeler
accident attorneys are
only paid if we win money damages for you – the client.
The fee agreement is usually a percentage of the amount
recovered. This makes it possible for anyone to hire the
very best lawyers. It gives everyone access to the
justice system and puts the general public on equal
footing with insurance companies, doctors and other
defendants with extensive financial resources.
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Do you need a truck accident attorney? Contact the
Pennsylvania truck wreck lawyers of Munley, Munley &
Cartwright for a free consultation by calling toll-free
at 1-800-318-LAW1 or
contact us
online.
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