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Bethlehem Truck Accident Lawyer

If you were recently involved in a crash with a semi-truck or tractor trailer, discuss your legal right to compensation with a Cordisco & Saile LLC Bethlehem truck accident lawyer. We can help you seek maximum damages from a negligent truck driver, trucking company, or other negligent party.

This page has been written and edited by a team of experienced legal writers . This page was approved by Managing Partner, Michael Saile who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.

How can a Bethlehem injury attorney help me after a truck accident?

Trucking companies and their insurance carriers will not make it easy for you to get the money you deserve after an accident with a big rig. They will work hard to avoid liability and minimize your payout. You can increase the odds of a successful result—and a substantial monetary recovery—by turning to a top-rated Bethlehem personal injury lawyer for help.

At Cordisco & Saile LLC, our attorneys recognize that a truck accident can change your life in the short and long term. We also know that you have an opportunity to recover compensation and make things right. Our award-winning legal team is ready to put decades of combined experience behind your case to help you win.

You take the time you need to recover while we:

  • Investigate your truck accident to determine the cause and identify liable parties
  • Gather evidence, including maintenance and inspection reports, inspection logs, truck black box data (EDR or ECR recordings), video footage, photographs, medical records, physical evidence from the scene, and other helpful information
  • Coordinate with truck accident experts and specialists throughout the claims process
    Defend against victim-blaming tactics that could hurt your chances of a full financial recovery
  • Negotiate with trucking companies, insurance companies, and other parties
    Prepare to take your truck accident lawsuit to court if you aren’t offered a fair settlement
  • If you lost a loved one in a truck accident due to negligence, you may be able to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit on their behalf. Our attorneys are ready to fight and seek justice for you and your family and recover the damages you are entitled to.

Now is the time to stand up and demand the compensation you rightfully deserve for your truck accident injuries. Cordisco & Saile LLC is here to help. Call our Bethlehem personal injury law firm to get started and schedule your free case evaluation now.

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We Handle All Types of Truck Accidents in Bethlehem

At Cordisco & Saile LLC, we have helped clients pursue compensation in all types of truck accidents, including:

  • Jackknife accidents
  • Head-on collisions
  • Rear-end collisions
  • Rollover truck accidents
  • Wide-turn truck accidents
  • T-bone truck accidents
  • Sideswipe truck accidents
  • Underride truck accidents
  • Override truck accidents
  • Blindspot truck accidents
  • Lost load truck accidents
  • Tire blowouts
  • Fatal truck accidents

Reach out to our law office in Bethlehem to schedule a free consultation with our team. We will listen to your story, help you understand your legal options, and discuss potential strategies for financial recovery.

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Who is liable in a truck accident injury case?

Generally, anyone who plays a role in causing a large truck accident in Pennsylvania will share responsibility for the consequences.

Once our truck accident attorneys have carefully assessed the facts and evidence of your case, we may determine that one or more of the following parties are liable:

  • A negligent truck driver
  • Third-party motorist, including a driver of a passenger car or motorcyclist
  • Bicyclist or pedestrian
  • The trucking company
  • Freight loaders
  • Truck manufacturers
  • The property owner
  • A government agency
  • The employer of a negligent third party

We will aggressively seek damages from anyone who directly or indirectly caused your crash and, in turn, your catastrophic truck accident injuries.

Damages Available for Truck Accident Victims

Compensatory damages are typically available for plaintiffs in Pennsylvania truck accident cases. This includes economic damages intended to offset the financial costs of an accident as well as noneconomic damages, which make up for the intangible losses and suffering associated with a crash.

Cordisco & Saile LLC can help you seek compensation for:

  • Medical transportation, hospitalization, and medical bills
  • Ongoing medical treatment and future medical expenses
  • Physical therapy
  • Nursing assistance
  • Lost income and benefits
  • Reduced earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Reduced quality of life
  • Mental anguish
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Disfigurement
  • Property damage
  • Funeral and burial expenses if a truck accident is fatal to a loved one

Punitive damages might also be available, however, clear and convincing evidence must show that a truck driver (or another party) acted intentionally or displayed reckless indifference to your safety.

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Can I still recover compensation if I am partially at-fault for the truck accident?

Yes, as long as you are not primarily at fault. Pennsylvania operates under a modified comparative fault system with a 51 percent bar. Sharing some blame will not prohibit a financial recovery, but it will affect how much money you receive.

According to Pennsylvania state law, damages are reduced in direct proportion to the fault assigned. For example, if you are 30 percent at fault, your settlement amount or verdict will be reduced by 30 percent to reflect that. Once your liability exceeds half, you lose the right to recover compensation from a responsible third party.

When should I hire a Bethlehem truck accident attorney?

As soon as possible. Pennsylvania has a two-year statute of limitations that applies to personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. Once the deadline passes, so does your ability to assert your rights and get the money you deserve.

By calling our personal injury attorneys right away, you can ensure your claim is filed on time. We will promptly visit the scene and gather critical pieces of evidence to build a strong case on your behalf. Otherwise, evidence can disappear, and witness memories can fade over time.

How much is my truck accident case worth?

The value of a truck accident case varies. It depends on the types of injuries you suffer, how severe they are, and how your life changes. Your age and earning capacity will also play critical roles in the valuation process.

The attorney you hire can also influence how much money you receive after your Bethlehem semi-truck or tractor trailer accident. At Cordisco & Saile LLC, we have helped our clients recover life-changing results in complicated truck accident cases.

Recently, we negotiated a $10,000,000 settlement for a local first responder after a truck collision. The impact caused serious injuries to our client, including a neck fracture with initial quadriplegia, traumatic brain injury with a subdural hemorrhage, multiple facial fractures and scarring, and psychological injuries including post-traumatic stress disorder and sleep disorders.

Trusted Bethlehem Truck Accident Lawyers Ready to Fight for You

You have a limited time to take action, so don’t hesitate to contact the experienced Bethlehem truck accident lawyers at Cordisco & Saile LLC.

We offer a free, no-obligation case evaluation and work on contingency, so you don’t pay unless we win your case. You risk nothing by asking for our award-winning legal assistance.

Call our law office at (215) 642-2335 to discover how we can help you achieve the best possible results in your truck accident case. Our compassionate team is standing by to provide the guidance you deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tens of thousands of large commercial trucks are involved in traffic accidents across the United States every year. According to the National Safety Council, 107,000 trucks were involved in accidents that resulted in an injury in 2020. Another 4,842 large trucks were involved in fatal collisions that year.

 

With I-76, I-79, I-80, and countless other interstate and state highways running through Pennsylvania, it is no surprise that many of the nation’s large truck accidents occur in the Keystone State.

 

Statistics from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reveal that 6,344 truck accidents occurred in 2020. At least 110 of these Pennsylvania truck accidents were fatal. This reflected a slight drop from years prior, likely due to less traffic on the road.

 

Most truck accidents in Pennsylvania occur on State Highways (55 percent) and Interstate Highways (28 percent), including I-78, Route 33 (Pennsylvania Expressway), and Route 22 (William Penn Highway), which run right through Bethlehem.

According to PennDOT Driver & Vehicle Services, trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and haul trailers more than 53 feet long. These types of vehicles can be notoriously difficult to navigate, especially under less-than-ideal road and weather conditions. Despite this, truck accidents should not happen. 

 

Before truck drivers can operate a rig, they are required to pass skill and knowledge tests to get a commercial driver’s license and necessary endorsements. Trucking services and operations are tightly regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pennsylvania state law. All motorists on the road share a duty to drive carefully and obey posted traffic laws and signals.

 

When accidents involve large trucks, it is often the result of negligence. Prime examples include:

 

  • Fatigued driving (often due to violations of the FMCSA’s hours of service regulations)
  • Distracted driving
  • Speeding
  • Driving too fast for road or weather conditions
  • Use of drugs or alcohol
  • Unsafe turns
  • Illegal passing
  • Tailgating
  • Improper braking
  • Driving in a truck’s blind spot
  • Uneven cargo loads
  • Unsecured trailers
  • Improper towing
  • Failure to perform a pre- or post-trip inspection
  • Failure to perform regular maintenance
  • Failure to pull defective vehicles from service
  • Negligent hiring

Vehicle defects and malfunctions are also leading causes of truck wrecks in Pennsylvania. In 2020, 116 Pennsylvania truck accidents were tire or wheel related, and another 77 involved braking problems.

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