Trucking Accidents: Overview

The standard automobile is designed to withstand collisions with other similarly sized automobiles, not 60,000+ pound big rigs. And while most large trucks are designed with the safety of the truck driver in mind, there is little protection afforded to automobile drivers and passengers in the event of an accident with a large truck.

Even under the most favorable conditions, large trucks are more difficult to control and more prone to serious rollover accidents than other motor vehicles, and severe weather or adverse road conditions increase the likelihood of an accident. Even experienced, competent truck drivers can lose control of their vehicles and hit other vehicles on the road, causing devastating accidents.

Because the characteristics of large trucks make them inherently more dangerous in an accident than other motor vehicles, it is particularly important for truck drivers and trucking companies to observe safety codes and regulations. When an accident occurs due to a violation of these codes and regulations, whether it is flagrant or unintentional, any and all parties responsible for the accident can be held liable. Our truck accident attorneys in Scranton and Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania have handled many such cases, conducting thorough research and investigations, analyzing all possible physical and medical evidence, gathering witness and police reports, and taking action against multiple parties when appropriate. We can help you establish truck accident liability and recover just compensation.