Schuylkill County Trucking Accidents Attorneys
By far, the most damaging of all car accidents occurs when a large semi truck collides with a car. Semi trucks, also known as tractor trailers and 18-wheelers, weigh up to 80,000 pounds. They have less maneuverability and longer stopping times than smaller vehicles on Pennsylvania's roadways. When an 80,000 pound 18-wheeler collides with a passenger car, the result is often substantial damage to property and serious bodily injuries for the car occupants -- including death in the very worst cases. Statistics show that every 16 minutes a person is injured or killed in a trucking accident and ninety-eight percent of the time, the fatalities are among the occupants of the smaller vehicle.
If you've been injured in a trucking accident in Schuylkill County or anywhere in Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to money for past and future medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earnings, the damage to your car, disfigurement or permanent disability, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
The Schuylkill truck accident lawyers of Munley, Munley, & Cartwright P.C. have a national reputation in truck accident cases -- and we can help you. If you've been injured in a tractor trailer wreck, we will act aggressively and ethically to help you obtain the maximum compensation possible. For a free consultation on your claim, contact the Schuylkill tractor trailer wreck lawyers of Munley, Munley, & Cartwright today at 1-800-318-LAW1 or contact us online.
What causes truck accidents?
A 2007 federal study pointed to several factors, including brake problems, traffic congestion, prescription and over-the-counter drug use, cell-phone use, tailgating, speeding, unfamiliarity with local roads and driver fatigue. Other factors that contribute to truck accidents include tire blowouts, improper trailer loading, sudden braking and mechanical defects.
When commercial trucks are involved in collisions, so is the trucking company's insurance provider. Most drivers will be in contact with their bosses immediately and insurance companies will contact the victims as soon as possible and attempt to minimize the company's liability. When confronted by a trucking company's insurance representative, do not sign or agree to anything.
Instead, contact the skilled Schuylkill County tractor trailer accident lawyers at Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C. We know the tactics employed by insurance companies and trucking companies. We know what evidence must be collected, including driver logs, toll receipts, tachometer records, bills of lading, weight tickets and police reports. We also know what federal laws apply, from the rules that place limits on how long a professional truck driver may drive each day to regulations that spell out the maximum weight and size of a truck’s cargo.
The Schuylkill truck wreck attorneys at Munley, Munley & Cartwright, P.C. have more than 45 years of experience in handling car accident, truck accident, personal injury and wrongful death cases. We have received recognition in the Martindale-Hubbell legal directory for outstanding ability and ethics. Munley, Munley, & Cartwright attorneys have also been listed in The Best Lawyers in America each year since 1993. Law firm attorneys are included as members in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and recognized as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.
We have offices conveniently located in Scranton, Stroudsburg, Carbondale, Plains, Hazleton, Harrisburg and Hamlin, PA. If you have been injured as a result of a truck accident in Pennsylvania, please contact us online or by telephone at (800) 318-LAW1 for a free review of your case. Our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to our clients. We strive to achieve the highest standard of excellence for the protection of individual rights through teamwork and the use of our considerable resources and experience.
