Millions of vehicles are on the road at any given time and despite drivers’ best efforts, accidents do occur. Accidents that involve a commercial truck are far more likely to result in serious injury or even death because of the weight of a typical truck. An average truck that is fully loaded can weigh more than 80,000 pounds. In contrast, an average automobile weighs less than 5,000 pounds. Additionally, the danger posed by truck accidents can be increased if the truck is carrying certain freight such as hazardous or flammable materials.
If you have been injured in a Pennsylvania trucking accident, you need to protect your rights with the experienced attorneys of Munley, Munley, & Cartwright, P.C. We have been handling complex trucking injury litigation since 1980. We have obtained many settlements and verdicts worth millions of dollars. We are an AV-rated firm by Martindale-Hubbell and have combined experience of over 100 years.
The most common way of bringing a successful legal claim in such instances is under a theory of negligence. To prove negligence, the victim must show that the defendant failed in his or her duty to exercise reasonable care to avoid injury under the circumstances and that this failure caused the victim’s injuries. You may be able to recover monetary compensation for any physical, emotional, and financial losses that resulted from the accident.
Although the truck driver may be the most obvious defendant, he or she may not be the only person or business entity legally responsible for the accident. Trucking companies, trailer owners, contractors, employers, and insurance companies may be obligated to compensate you for your injuries. In some cases, the manufacturer or shipper of any hazardous materials carried by the truck may also be legally responsible for your injuries. The Pennsylvania truck accident attorneys of Munley, Munley, & Cartwright, P.C., will help you identify as many potential defendants as possible in order to ensure a thorough recovery.
Whenever anyone is injured in an accident, it is in their best interest to file a claim quickly when critical evidence is easier to gather. Trucking companies know this and often send their representatives to the accident scene to confront accident victims at their most vulnerable time. Such representatives seek to limit or lessen the liability of the trucking company. One of the worst things an accident victim can do is negotiate directly with trucking companies or insurance adjusters who are highly skilled at accident investigation and claims. A victim’s oral or written statements may be used against him or her at a later time.
Claims arising from truck accidents require lawyers familiar with fleet maintenance procedures and federal laws that dictate safety rules and regulations. The Family of Lawyers at Munley, Munley, & Cartwright, P.C., has experienced attorneys to handle the investigation and litigation of your claim. We have successfully represented truck accident/injury suits throughout Pennsylvania. Contact us today for a free consultation by filling out this evaluation form or calling us toll-free at 1-800-318-LAW1.
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