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Pressure to make deadlines and meet high demand from businesses can lead truck drivers to make poor decisions that cause Pennsylvania truck accidents. Several mistakes can be factors in trucking accidents. Driver fatigue will happen when truck drivers ignore limits on the amount of hours they can be on the road.
The trucking industry is heavily relied upon by many businesses to deliver their products, and to deliver them on time. The high demand from these companies on drivers to make strict deadlines, ignoring safety rules and regulations, can lead to driver fatigue and devastating Pennsylvania truck accidents.
Why You Need a Lawyer
More often than not, it is the driver of the other vehicle who suffers serious injuries in Pennsylvania truck accidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that three-quarters of all injuries and deaths in truck accidents were the occupants of another vehicle. More than 82 percent of large truck accidents in the country involve more than one vehicle, making them incredibly dangerous for the occupants of the other cars involved.
The trucking industry involves a lot of red tape, and large truck companies often have their own team of sharp lawyers that can make things difficult. Pennsylvania truck accident lawsuits can be complicated and frustrating. If you or a loved one has been seriously hurt in truck accident, call Ostroff Injury Law today. Our Pennsylvania truck accident lawyers are skilled and aggressive and will fight to get the compensation you need to move forward.
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If you or someone you love has been injured in a Pennsylvania truck accident, call the personal injury lawyers at Ostroff Injury Law. Our main office is located in Plymouth Meeting, but we have successfully defended injury victims throughout the Pennsylvania, including Allentown, Altoona, Bethlehem, Erie, Johnstown, Pittsburgh, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Williamsport. Call us at (800) 769-4LAW (800-769-4529) or fill out a FREE online consultation form.
Our Pennsylvania personal injury law firm represents clients with several types of cases: Auto Accident, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Drug Injury, Medical Malpractice, Motorcycle Accident, Nursing Home Abuse, Pedestrian Accident, Premises Liability, Spinal Cord Injury, Truck Accident, and Wrongful Death.
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What You Can Do Now
Here are several steps you can take to protect your rights after a serious Pennsylvania truck accident:
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Stop your car and try not to block traffic.
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Attend to injuries and call an ambulance if necessary.
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Call the police.
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Do NOT make a statement to an insurance adjustor or sign any documents—insurance adjustors are business to make money, not to help you.
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Take pictures of the scene of the truck accident and of your vehicle, if at all possible.
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Visit your doctor—do not let the insurance adjustor choose one for you—you have the right to choose your own doctor.
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Call your insurance company right away—any delays in reporting the Pennsylvania truck accident could hurt your case.
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Talk to any witnesses—take note of any comments like, "that truck was flying," or "the truck driver ran a red light." Write down contact information just in case you go to trial.
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Keep a journal over time to keep track of how your injuries affect your life. It may be difficult to remember six or seven months later how painful it was to do something as simple as tie your shoes. An insurance adjustor may try to say you are exaggerating your injuries.
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Keep records of prescriptions, medical bills, and related costs, such as having the lawn mowed or other household chores you can no longer do because of your truck accident injuries.
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Call Ostroff Injury Law immediately. We have experience with Pennsylvania truck accidents and we can help.
For more information on protecting yourself after a Pennsylvania truck accident, visit the National Safety Council Web site.