Truck Accident Lawyer in Pennsylvania
Driving near a tractor-trailer in Pennsylvania can be an intimidating endeavor. These massive trucks tower over other cars, making many motorists fear a collision. Unfortunately, this fear becomes a reality for some drivers, resulting in catastrophic damage and injury. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2012 alone, 104,000 people were injured in crashes with large trucks across the nation, and there were 3,921 deaths.
Often these wrecks may be preventable, and may, in fact, be the result of negligence on behalf of one or more parties. In this case, the injured parties should contact a truck accident lawyer in Pennsylvania immediately to learn how to recover compensation for damages. You can call Cordisco & Saile LLC at 215-642-2335 to schedule your consultation today.
What causes tractor-trailer accidents in Pennsylvania?
Like any other type of automobile accident, a tractor-trailer accident can be caused by a variety of factors. The driver may have been texting or otherwise distracted at the time of the accident, extremely fatigued or may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The accident may have been the result of a defective part on the truck or unsecured cargo that spilled out onto the road behind the tractor-trailer.
Here, because a trucking company employs the driver of the tractor-trailer, the injured party may be able to hold this employer liable under the doctrine of vicarious liability. The doctrine of vicarious liability (also known as respondent superior) provides that an employer may be responsible for damages that resulted from the actions of an employee. In the event that the crash resulted from a defective part or poorly secured cargo, the injured party could target the manufacturer or servicer of the truck, the shipping company, or other liable parties.
Damages Resulting from a Tractor-Trailer Accident
Due to the sheer size of tractor-trailers in comparison with passenger cars, injuries that result from a collision can be catastrophic. Common injuries resulting from tractor-trailer accidents include traumatic brain injuries (TBI), lacerations and abrasions, broken bones, muscle sprains and strains, neck and spine injuries, puncture wounds, and amputations. Burn injuries also may result due to contact with flames or sources of electricity. Sadly, death may result from a tractor-trailer accident.
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Types of Compensation Available to Those Injured in a Tractor-Trailer Accident
Because injuries suffered in a tractor-trailer accident can be severe, those involved should speak with a truck accident attorney in Pennsylvania for help recovering compensation from the responsible parties. Injured parties may be able to recover payment for past and future medical bills, as well as any costs associated with possible temporary or permanent disabilities. If the injured party missed time from work as a result of the crash, he or she may be able to obtain compensation for this, as well as for any time missed from work in the future. Other forms of available compensation may include that for pain and suffering, as well as for any other miscellaneous costs resulting from the crash.
In the event that the tractor-trailer crash results in a fatality, the family of the deceased party may be able to initiate a wrongful death lawsuit to recover compensation for medical bills incurred before death, as well as money to pay for funeral and burial costs. Money may also be awarded to help provide for loss of support and consortium, as well.
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