Our Kittanning truck accident lawyer can help you file a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit. A collision with a large or commercial truck can lead to extensive injuries, medical bills, and lost wages.
Our personal injury law firm can help you recover these and other expenses and losses from the party whose negligence caused your accident. At Berger and Green, we never stop fighting for the clients we represent or for the financial recovery they need and deserve. We understand the traumatic impact of a truck accident and the time it takes for recovery. While you focus on getting better, we focus on building the best possible case for you.
How Our Law Firm Builds Strong Cases for Truck Accident Victims
Our law firm works hard to earn five-star reviews like this one from the personal injury clients we represent. When we say we take care of all the details of your case, we mean it. Our Kittanning truck accident attorneys can:
- Read and review your accident report
- Read and review your medical records
- Calculate the monetary value of your case
- Prove the at-fault party’s negligence
- Identify all potentially liable parties
- Collect, organize, and submit evidence
- Handle all case-related communication
- Complete and submit insurance claim forms
- Address your legal and insurance questions
We handle the negotiation process and ensure you receive ongoing updates as your case progresses. If we cannot reach a settlement agreement, we will not hesitate to take your case to court.
Our Investigation Will Uncover the Cause of Your Kittanning Truck Accident
Your truck accident case can be complicated by the fact that its cause can be attributed to multiple at-fault parties. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), common causes of truck accidents include:
- Driver training and experience
- Truck design and manufacture
- Parts design and installation
- Road and weather conditions
- Driver actions and behaviors
To establish the cause or causes of your accident, we prove the at-fault party’s duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. Leave it to us. We will consult lay witnesses, expert witnesses, and accident reconstruction experts.
Liable Parties in Your Truck Accident Case
Every truck accident case is a unique event and will have its own set of contributing factors. Our investigation ensures we understand all the factors that led to your accident. It also ensures we identify all potentially liable parties, which can include:
- Truck driver
- Truck repair shop
- Trucking company
- Parts manufacturer
- Truck manufacturer
- Cargo loading facility
- Government or municipality
Our truck accident lawyer serving injured clients in Kittanning will collect evidence that proves negligence. At Berger and Green, we use your evidence collection to identify the at-fault party and to steer your case toward a fair and appropriate settlement.
Evidence We Collect to Document Your Right to Financial Recovery
The majority of truck accident cases do not go to court. Instead, they are most often resolved with a financial settlement. This typically happens when the weight of the evidence indicates liability. To ensure the evidence file we build for you is compelling and comprehensive, it will include:
- Your truck accident report, which will include details about the collision, including points of impact, driver behavior, the investigating officer’s narrative, and police-generated photos and video
- Medical records and bills that play a dual evidentiary role by documenting the cause of your injuries and their immediate, follow-up, and ongoing costs
- Photos of the accident scene and surrounding area that can capture the before, during, and after phases of the collision
- Employment and salary history records that prove the value of any income you lose due to your injuries and the length and extent of your recovery
We collect evidence you might have difficulty obtaining on your own, including death certificates related to a familial fatality. We may also obtain witness statements, the driver’s logbook, truck maintenance records, and cargo loading instructions.
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Start A Free EvaluationHow We Assess Your Truck Accident Injuries and Related Expenses
A truck accident can result in serious and costly injuries. The costs of treating your injuries can be recovered from the at-fault party. In addition to past, present, and future medical care, we also fight to help you recover:
- Accident-related income loss
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Treatment-related travel expenses
- Property damage
- Lasting disability or disfigurement
- Pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
If your family suffered the loss of a loved one in a truck accident in Kittanning, we can also help. A survivor’s claim could entitle you to recover the costs of their medical care and pain and suffering. Your family might also file a wrongful death action, which would entitle you to recover your loved one’s funeral and burial costs and loss of companionship and society.
These two actions are distinct and have separate statutes of limitations. Our legal team will explain each legal action and your family’s rights.
What You Need to Know About Pennsylvania’s Statute of Limitations
The statute of limitations is a state-mandated filing deadline for lawsuits. It is a critical part of your case because an expired filing deadline could prevent you from recovering any compensation at all. In general, the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits is two years from the date of the accident, according to Pa. C.S.A. § 5524.
The statute of limitations can be complicated to understand in truck accident fatalities. It can vary based on the date of your loved one’s demise. Our truck accident attorney will clarify the action your family is entitled to, and which family members can benefit from any resulting financial award.
We know you’re hurting. We can help. Free case evaluations, home and hospital visits.
Contact Us Now For HelpCall for Your Free Truck Accident Consultation
If you or someone you love was injured in a collision with a large truck, you do not have to pursue monetary recovery on your own. Our Kittanning truck accident lawyer will build a solid case and fight hard for the best possible outcome for you.
Contact our consultation team at Berger and Green to get started on your compensation case today.