Truck Accidents
Philadelphia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
The narrow, winding roadways in Pennsylvania are among the most dangerous in the United States for vehicle accidents. This is especially true when it comes to accidents involving trucks. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, Pennsylvania has been in the top five states for fatal truck accidents for at least ten years, and with a yearly average of over 200 fatalities in these accidents, it’s no wonder why.
For over 30 years, the truck accident attorneys at Atlee, Hall & Brookhart, LLP have been helping Pennsylvania families injured in truck accidents recover from their losses. We have a proven record of holding truckers, the companies they work for, and the insurance companies that protect them liable for all of the damages they have caused.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Trucks require additional room to maneuver, and may not be able to adequately see drivers of smaller, passenger vehicles. Sometimes, the reckless driving of smaller cars can cause accidents with commercial vehicles, but just as frequent it is the responsibility of the truck driver. Some common causes of truck accidents include:
- Inadequate training of truck drivers
- Unrealistic deadlines
- Sleep deprived truck drivers
- Common distractions like cell phones and mp3 players
- Improper maintenance and vehicle malfunction
With different factors involved in truck accidents, it is difficult to know where blame should be placed. The experienced truck accident lawyers at Atlee, Hall & Brookhart, LLP look at every possible angle of the accident to make sure all responsible parties are held accountable for the damages they have caused.
Truck Accident Insurance
The trucker involved in the accident, their employer, and quite likely the company they were delivering to will all have teams of insurance agents working around the clock to minimize their damages. When you go after compensation alone, you are at the mercy of these companies, and often given a settlement that is woefully inadequate.
With Atlee, Hall & Brookhart, LLP on your side, you can rest assured that the insurance companies will not have the final say. We have been aggressively fighting insurance companies who would cheat our clients out of their full due for years, and we don’t stop until you have been received the full compensation you are due.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident in the state of Pennsylvania, please contact the experienced truck accident attorneys at Atlee, Hall & Brookhart, LLP to start working on getting every penny you deserve. We have offices in Lancaster and Philadelphia.
