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Tragic Collision on Route 322 in Honey Brook Township Results in Fatality

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

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

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

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

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

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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Pennsylvania Truck Accident Statistics

Pennsylvania Truck Accident Statistics

Thousands of vehicle accidents occur in the State of Pennsylvania every year, during which many motorists are injured …

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Major Roads in Pennsylvania

Major Roads in Pennsylvania

The expansive size of Pennsylvania means many major roads and highways run through the state. Unfortunately, some of interstates and highways are more dangerous than others due to infrastructure issues, sharp curves, and other factors. Below is a breakdown of some of these dangerous areas for motorists. Interstate 70  Runs east-west across southwest Pennsylvania Hazards […]

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What is Discovery?

What is Discovery?

Truck accident lawsuits enter a discovery phase, which is a period of time in which the attorney obtains information critical to building the case. Once the lawsuit is filed, subpoenas and other requests that are enforced by the court aid in the process of gathering this information. For example, discovery can help attorneys obtain logs […]

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Trucking Company Responsibilities

Trucking Company Responsibilities

Federal and state regulations have comprehensively outlined requirements to keep truck drivers and other motorists safe on the roads. These rules involve driver work hours and breaks, tractor trailer maintenance and inspection, and much more. Daily and Weekly Work Hour Limits for Truck Drivers The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) […]

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