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1. Our Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help You Build a Strong Compensation Case
2. We Fight Hard to Recover Truck Accident Damages for You
3. Call Today for Your Free Truck Accident Consultation

REVIEWED BY

C. William Kenny

June 06, 2023

Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy

Truck accident cases are more complicated than car accident cases because they can involve multiple negligent parties. Without legal guidance and support, it can be difficult to identify the cause of your accident and identify all potentially liable parties. Our Dormont personal injury lawyers can help. Our Dormont truck accident lawyer can take on all the hard work and legwork of building your case while you focus on getting better. 

At Berger and Green, our familiarity with state and local laws means we understand the legal aspects of your case and can ensure it meets all applicable legal parameters. We can help you fight to recover your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and the costs of repairing or replacing your vehicle. Our team works hard to obtain the best possible outcome for you. 

Our Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help You Build a Strong Compensation Case

When our Dormont truck accident attorneys go to work on your case, we stop at nothing to ensure your case gets the attention to detail it deserves. Our client-focused legal team will:

• Obtain your police report and medical records
• Calculate the financial value of your case
• Prove the at-fault party’s negligence and liability
• Handle all communication related to your case
• Complete and submit insurance claim forms
• Answer any of your legal questions and concerns
• Provide ongoing updates on the progress of your case
• Negotiate a settlement or represent you in court

We work hard to prove the cause of your accident. We also make sure you receive regular updates on any progress or developments in your case. 

Causes of Truck Versus Vehicle Accidents in Pennsylvania

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), there were 6,344 truck accidents in 2020, resulting in 110 fatalities. Their causes are attributed to various factors, including:

• Tire, wheel, and brake damage
• Improperly loaded or secured cargo
• Power train or steering system failure 
• Vehicle lighting-related issues
• Windshield and wiper defects

Driver actions and behavior can also contribute to the collision. Because your accident can have various causes, it can also have various at-fault parties. Our legal team will help you prove the elements of negligence that define liability, including:

• Duty of care
• Breach of duty
• Causation
• Damages

Our investigation into your accident will include uncovering and collecting evidence that substantiates your case and supports your right to financial compensation. We also submit the collected evidence to the at-fault party and their insurer as part of the settlement negotiation process.

We Explore All Available Compensation Options in Your Dormont, PA Case

When our law firm goes to bat for you, we pursue compensation from each potentially liable party. In your truck accident case, that could include the truck driver if their actions contributed to the collision or if they are an owner/operator. 

Full or partial financial liability could also be assigned to:

• The trucking company for inadequate driver training or improper licensing 
• The repair shop for faulty repairs or improper truck maintenance
• The cargo loading facility for improperly loaded or imbalanced cargo
• The manufacturer of the truck or its parts for flaws or failure to perform
• A government or municipal agency for hazardous road conditions

Leave proof of liability to our law firm. Our truck accident lawyer serving injured clients in Dormont will fight to recover compensation from all applicable parties and their insurers.

Leave Evidence Collection to Our Investigate Team at Berger and Green

Most personal injury cases are settled without going to court. This typically happens based on the weight of the evidence. The evidence we collect to build your case file can include:

• Accident report
• Accident scene photos
• Cargo loading records
• Driver training history
• Hours-of-service logs
• Injury photos
• Medical records
• Salary history records
• Truck maintenance records
• Witness statements

After we build your evidence file, we organize it and present it to the at-fault party. We use the strength of your evidence to steer your case toward a settlement versus a lengthy trial. 

We Fight Hard to Recover Truck Accident Damages for You

Recovering from truck accident injuries can mean long-term medical and rehabilitative care. The costs you incur can include emergency care, hospital stays, assistive medical devices, treatment-related travel expenses, and physical and occupational therapy. You can also recover the costs of prescribed medications and future medical care.

In addition to the required medical care, we can also request recovery of the following:

• Accident-related income loss
• Past and future medical bills
• Vehicle damage or destruction
• Diminished property value
• Disability and disfigurement
• Physical pain and suffering
• Mental and emotional trauma
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Our legal team will create a carefully detailed list of your recoverable damages to ensure no valid expenses are overlooked. We work hard to ensure your recoverable damages are not undervalued or underpaid.

Know How the State’s Filing Deadline Affects Your Truck Accident Case

The statute of limitations on personal injury lawsuits in Pennsylvania is generally two years from the date of the accident, according to Pa. C.S.A. § 5524. With enough notice, our law firm will ensure the filing deadline is met. 

If your family lost a loved one in a truck accident, the statute of limitations is complicated depending on the date of your loved one’s demise and the type of legal action you pursue. In general, the filing deadline for a survival action for your loved one’s medical bills and pain and suffering starts on the date of the accident.

The wrongful death filing deadline starts on the date of your loved one’s demise. It entitles you to recover your loved one’s funeral and burial costs and your loss of their society.

Call Today for Your Free Truck Accident Consultation

If you or someone you love was injured in a negligence-based truck accident, you could be entitled to compensation. Our Dormont truck accident lawyer will file an insurance claim or lawsuit on your behalf. We work hard to recover the financial compensation you need and deserve to start rebuilding your life.

Get started today with a free consultation to find out how hard our team at Berger and Green goes to bat for you.