Truck Accident FAQs

Your first step should always be to call 911 and seek medical attention for your injuries. Cordisco & Saile LLC provides this list of the most important steps to take following a truck accident in Pennsylvania.

Liability for improper cargo loading oftentimes falls on more than one party, but depends on many things, from the cause of the accident to who handled the cargo.

The black box on a truck is an electronic onboard recording device that keeps track of a trucker’s driving time. It can help determine if the trucker violated the hours-of-service rules, which stipulate the amount of time allowed behind the wheel.

No, there is no standardized federal weight limit for truck drivers. However, there are trucking companies that have started enforcing BMI or weight restrictions as a hiring criteria.

All large trucks and semi-trailers must be inspected once yearly to be in compliance with Pennsylvania laws.

Drivers have a great deal of responsibility to make sure they are alert when operating a truck.