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Pursuing Your Claims After Trucking Accidents

If you’ve been injured in a tractor-trailer collision in eastern Pennsylvania, at Scherline Injury Law, we are here to help you. Don’t try to deal with a truck accident on your own. A trucking accident case is much more complex than a normal car accident case.

When a truck, semi, tractor-trailer or 18-wheeler is involved, there is usually more evidence that needs to be gathered and there are complicated laws and regulations that can affect your claim. This is why having a local truck accident lawyer is critical. The trucking companies will start their investigation and gather up information immediately after the accident happens to defend against your claims.

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Trucking Accidents Are More Likely To Cause Devastating Injuries

Just like any auto accident, there is a high chance of a devastating injury, including:

  • Paralysis
  • Head injuries
  • Herniated spinal discs
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Fractures
  • Death

Any of these injuries could lead to large medical expenses and often substantial lost wages as a result of not being able to work.

FAQs

Who Is Liable in a Truck Accident – the Driver or the Trucking Company?

Finding out who is liable for a truck accident may be complex since many parties may be involved. If you are involved in a truck accident, your truck accident lawyer will determine who is liable for the accident after completing an investigation. Depending on the investigation’s results, the attorney may find both the driver and the trucking company responsible for the accident.

However, trucking companies may always try to avoid liability because, after the accident, they’ll gather information to defend against your claims. As such, if you’re involved in a trucking accident, you can contact Scherline Injury Law and our Allentown truck accident lawyers will help you understand who is liable.

Is There a Deadline for Filing a Trucking Accident Lawsuit?

Trucking accidents are personal injury cases subject to the statute of limitations, which is the filing deadline for lawsuits. This means you have a certain amount of time to file the lawsuit after the accident.

For instance, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years from the time of the crash. Once this period expires, you will no longer be allowed to file a lawsuit. But you don’t have to wait that long to file a claim because you may miss the deadline to file the lawsuit and be disqualified from receiving compensation for the injury you experienced.

What if the Victim Is Not Able to File a Lawsuit Right Away?

Most trucking accidents may leave the victims unconscious, in a coma, or unable to make sound decisions alone. Sometimes, wrongful death can also be an issue in fatal truck accidents. As such, involving a relative, a loved one, or another person to file the lawsuit on behalf of the victim may be necessary.

What Types of Trucks Can Be Involved in an Accident?

A truck accident can involve commercial, private, and service vehicles, as well as semi-trucks and big rigs. The kinds of trucks involved in a trucking accident may include garbage trucks, flatbed trucks, tow trucks, tanker trucks, dump trucks, and even recreational trucks. If you’re involved in a trucking accident with any of these vehicles, don’t hesitate to call Scherline Injury Law, and our Allentown truck accident lawyer will help you file a lawsuit.

What Should I Do at the Scene of a Truck Accident?

If you are involved in or at the scene of a trucking accident, the first thing to do is seek medical help. Ensure you get medical attention because even minor crashes can lead to severe injuries and specific injury symptoms you may not notice until later, like internal bleeding or brain injuries. You should contact local authorities and ensure they file a report, which may be necessary to provide documentation of your claim.

Another essential action step is limiting your interactions with the other party and insurance adjusters, especially if you don’t have a truck accident injury attorney. You can be courteous and exchange information concerning insurance coverage. Contact a truck accident attorney as soon as possible.

Although your lawyer will handle all documents, medical records, and evidence for you, it would help them if you preserved anything else you felt may be a necessary and valuable part of the evidence in the event of a trial.

What Should I Do if Someone from the Trucking Company Calls Me Before I’ve Spoken to a Truck Accident Lawyer?

At times, someone from the trucking company may call you before you speak to a truck accident lawyer. It would be best if you understood that they may be trying to collect evidence that they’ll use against you or try to get you to admit fault. We recommend you politely ask the caller’s name, the trucking organization they represent, and how to contact them. Inform the caller that your lawyer at Scherline Injury Law will contact them and discuss the issue. Immediately, contact Scherline Injury Law and let our Allentown truck accident lawyers handle the case.

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If you have any sign of injury, it is important to seek medical help as soon as possible.

There is a lot of force involved in a truck accident and smaller cars do not fare as well against such a large vehicle.

Remember, you are not alone if you have been injured in a truck accident. Call the attorneys at Scherline Injury Law for a free no-obligation consultation at (610) 437-1100. We are available 24/7.

Pursuing Negligence Claims
in eastern pA, New Jersey, & New York

If someone was negligent, then they need to be held accountable. You could be entitled to compensation for the following items:

  • Past, present and future medical expenses, including ongoing medical care and compensation for the future cost of treatment for severe injuries that have a long recovery
  • Past, present and future wage loss
  • Disability and impairment, including any loss of limbs
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Past, present and future pain and suffering
  • Loss of consortium for the effect the injuries have on your spouse, including your relationship with your spouse
  • Property damage to your vehicle

We never charge a fee unless we recover for you.

We are centrally located in Allentown and represent clients throughout the Lehigh Valley area. If you are not able to come into our office due to your injuries, we will come and meet you in the hospital or at your home.

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