Causes of Trucking Accidents

Tractor-trailers are a vital component of the U.S. shipping industry, and truck transportation generates more than $200 billion in revenues annually. The number of registered trucks grew by 23 percent in the 10-year period from 1996 to 2006. For Pennsylvania citizens, that has meant an increasing amount of truck traffic on our highways and state roads – and an increased risk of a tractor-trailer accident.

When truck wrecks happen, they usually involve more than one vehicle. Due to the massive size of the trucks, the wrecks are often devastating, resulting in major damage to vehicles as well as severe personal injuries and even death.

Trucking accidents can happen in Pennsylvania for numerous reasons. Sometimes the driver of the semi-truck is at fault. In other cases, the drivers of passenger cars drive carelessly. Sometimes truck accidents result from a truck part that is manufactured defectively.

Other common causes of tractor trailer wrecks in PA include:

• Driver fatigue due to long shifts without proper breaks
• Aggressive drivers
• Unrealistic schedules
• Failure to inspect tires, brakes and lights
• Tailgating
• Long work-shifts
• Driver fatigue
• Cell phone use
• Failure to install blind spot mirrors
• Jackknifing
• Speeding and ignoring reduced truck speed limit

After a truck wreck, the well being of you and your family is your primary concern. Unfortunately, if you have been in a trucking accident, you also have other issues to worry about. Accidents are costly. The trips to hospital and doctors as well as medicine can be expensive, even with insurance. Then there's the additional expense of travel while you wait to get a new vehicle. Who will pay for all this?
When you need help, the best course of action is to contact an experienced PA truck accident lawyer.

At Munley, Munley, and Cartwright, we make every effort to ensure that each case is handled in a professional and ethical manner. Our clients are kept in the know of how their case is progressing. We have over 40 years of experience in dealing with personal injury and tractor trailer wreck cases and would be happy to help you with yours today. Contact us at 1-800-318-LAW1 or contact us online. The initial consultation is free and if you retain our services, you pay nothing if we do not win you compensation.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a trucking accident in Pennsylvania, please contact the PA truck accident attorneys of Munley, Munley, & Cartwright today. Our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. Whether we’re gathering evidence, giving advice, or talking with insurance companies, we are always your representative.

We have offices conveniently located in Scranton, Stroudsburg, Carbondale, Plains, Hazleton, Harrisburg and Hamlin. If you have been injured as a result of a trucking accident, please contact us online or telephone 1-800-318-LAW1. For more information about our firm, please visit www.munley.com.