A Tractor-Trailer Hit Me. Do I Need a Lawyer?
If you’re lucky enough to survive a tractor-trailer collision, taking legal action may be at the front of your mind. Consider hiring an attorney to handle your tractor-trailer accident case and advocate for you. Filing a civil lawsuit and pursuing compensation for your injuries can be challenging, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the process. Let […]
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What To Do If a Truck Loses Its Load and Causes an Accident
It’s not something most people think about until it happens. You’re driving along I-76 or the Pennsylvania Turnpike, maybe heading to work or running errands, when suddenly a truck ahead of you drops part of its load. In an instant, your normal day can take a sudden and dangerous turn, with lasting consequences. Truckload accidents […]
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Common Causes of Truck Accidents on I-76 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike
The Pennsylvania Turnpike runs for more than 360 miles across the southern portion of the state and sees more than 200 million vehicles each year. Every day, upwards of 550,000 travelers use the Turnpike to commute to work and other destinations, including a significant number of semi-truck drivers. Understanding common causes of truck accidents on […]
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Common Reasons Why Truck Drivers Drive Distracted
Over the past few decades, distracted driving has gone from a serious but somewhat rare problem to the number-one cause of traffic accidents all over the United States. Unfortunately, commercial tractor-trailer drivers are not immune from this trend, and when big rig operators allow their minds to wander away from the road, they can—and all […]
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Tragic Collision on Route 322 in Honey Brook Township Results in Fatality
In the early hours of October 10, a devastating collision between a car and a tractor-trailer occurred on Route 322 in Honey Brook Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The accident happened around 4:15 a.m. between N. Birdell and Cambridge roads, resulting in the tragic death of the car’s driver. Emergency responders faced challenges at the scene, […]
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What to Do When Hazardous Materials Spill During a Truck Crash
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) recognizes nine different categories of hazardous materials that properly licensed and trained truck drivers can transport on public roadways. While not everything classified as HAZMAT is deadly if you’re exposed to it without protection, any traffic collision involving a vehicle transporting HAZMAT can be uniquely dangerous in numerous […]
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Starting a Truck Accident Lawsuit
Truck accidents are a common type of roadway collision that can lead to serious or even fatal injuries for one or multiple individuals involved. While there can be multiple factors that lead to a truck accident, someone’s negligence is often the reason. Starting a truck accident lawsuit can be a complicated process, and your ability […]
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Traumatic Brain Injuries After a Trucking Accident in Pennsylvania
Common TBIs After a Tractor Trailer Accident: Explained by Our Trucking Accident Lawyers in Pennsylvania Motor vehicle accidents involving large trucks are different than any other type of motor vehicle crash. This is because trucking accidents involving large commercial vehicles such as semi-tractor trailers, big rigs, 18 wheelers, flatbeds, and other box trucks generate significant […]
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Major Regulatory Changes Coming to Commercial Trucking
The United States Department of Transportation carefully regulates commercial trucking across the country. Some of the most important trucking regulations it makes limit the number of hours truck drivers can work between rest periods. This rule is a critical safeguard against tired truck drivers. Every year, many serious accidents are caused by truck drivers who […]
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Truck Overloading
Trailer loads must be correctly distributed to balance the weight on each axle. Overweight and overloaded trailers may lead to loss of steering and speed control, a tire blowout, or breaking difficulty…
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