Types of Truck Accidents

Philadelphia, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Their weight and size make them a much larger danger to passenger vehicles, frequently resulting in severe injuries or even death. In fact, you are 70% more likely to die in an accident involving a truck in Pennsylvania than you are in an accident with another passenger vehicle.

At Atlee Hall, LLP, our experienced Pennsylvania truck accident lawyers have helped countless accident victims and their families recover form the losses associated with these terrible accidents. We know, from our 30 years of experience dealing with these cases that truck accidents can’t be handled in the same way as other motor vehicle accidents, and each type of truck accident must be looked at on an individual basis.

Common Types of Truck Accidents

By far the most common type of truck accident involves side collision. Truck drivers have limited visibility of smaller vehicles on the sides of their rigs. Oftentimes, in a hurry to get as much distance as possible before crossing the Pennsylvania state line into New Jersey where trucks are not allowed in the left lanes, they will carelessly change lanes. In addition to side collisions, common truck accidents include:

• Head-on collisions
• Broadside collisions
• Rear-end collisions

Trucks may also jack-knife or rollover, causing even more potential for injury to the drivers of passenger vehicles.

Due to their size, even a minor rear-end bump can have catastrophic consequences to the drivers of smaller vehicles. The medical expenses and loss of quality of life from these injuries often leave families deep in debt and unsure of where to turn. The truck accident lawyers at Atlee Hall, LLP are here to help your family pick up the pieces and get on with your life.

No matter what causes the truck accident, drivers and the companies they drive for will have insurance agents working around the clock to make sure your injuries are not fully covered. Even when the driver is clearly at fault, these companies will do everything they can to minimize their monetary damages. We understand the tricks these companies use to manipulate you into accepting their insignificant compensation, and will fight for your family, to ensure you are fully compensated for your losses.

If you or a loved one has been involved in any type of truck accident in the state of Pennsylvania, please contact the experienced truck accident lawyers at Atlee Hall, LLP to discuss your case and work towards getting the compensation you are due. Our offices are located in Lancaster and Philadelphia.