Accidents involving commercial trucks can be catastrophic, particularly when smaller passenger vehicles are involved. A 3,500-pound car is no match for a fully loaded 80,000-pound tractor-trailer in a collision.
In recent years, nearly all of the truck accident fatalities in Pennsylvania have been occupants of smaller vehicles: Only 2% of fatalities have been truck drivers or truck passengers in the truck. Those who survive truck accidents often sustain serious injuries that may leave them with lifelong challenges.
If you or a close family member were injured in a truck accident, an experienced Philadelphia truck accident lawyer with Start & Stark may be able to help you. If a negligent truck driver or truck company caused the crash, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Call Stark & Stark today to schedule your free legal consultation and to learn more about your rights and options.
Statistics from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation indicate that there were 166,833 truck crashes in the United States in one recent year. Of those crashes, 7,522 occurred in Pennsylvania, 145 of which resulted in fatalities and hundreds more injuries. In fact, Pennsylvania ranked fourth in the nation for truck accidents, behind Texas, California, and Florida.
Truck crashes generate violent forces that often leave survivors with life-altering injuries. Some of the injuries commonly associated with truck accidents include:
Most injured truck accident victims suffer financial toxicity, a condition associated with the economic strain resulting from high medical costs, loss of income, and other financial burdens following a serious injury or illness. This economic hardship often leads to significantly longer recovery times, reduced quality of life, increased emotional stress, depression, and post-traumatic stress.
Research indicates that individuals suffering from financial toxicity are likely to experience worse physical and emotional outcomes in the long term. In truck accident claims, financial toxicity can play a role in determining compensation, as it underscores the profound and lasting impact that injury-related costs can have on an individual’s overall well-being and economic stability.
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, an experienced Philadelphia truck accident attorney can work with you to determine the full extent of your damages and losses.
The vast majority of truck accidents are not a fluke. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) lists truck driver error as the leading cause of truck accidents. Collisions involving tractor-trailers and other big rigs often happen because a truck driver or company was negligent in some capacity. Forms of negligence that may result in truck accidents include the following:
If a truck accident in Philadelphia has turned your life upside down, the experienced truck accident lawyers at Stark & Stark are ready to help. Our dedicated team understands the challenges you face and will fight tirelessly for the compensation you deserve.
The difficulties you may face after a Philadelphia truck accident will vary depending on the severity of your injuries. If your injuries are severe, they will likely require costly medical treatment you may not be prepared to pay for. You may also be unable to return to work while you recover.
You may not have to absorb the costs of these losses if your accident was the result of a negligent truck driver or truck company. Pennsylvania is a no-fault state, which means you first seek compensation after a car accident by filing a claim with your own insurance provider. However, if another driver was at fault, you may be able to file a truck accident lawsuit against the negligent party in order to recover additional compensation for your losses.
Here’s a look at some of the economic and non-economic damages truck accident victims often seek in a claim or truck accident lawsuit:
An experienced Philadelphia truck accident attorney will thoroughly evaluate all of your damages, helping you obtain the compensation you deserve to recover and move forward after the accident.
Trying to negotiate with an insurance company on your own after a truck accident can put you at an immense disadvantage. Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts, using tactics such as offering low settlements, undervaluing damages, delaying claims, or disputing liability.
Stark & Stark’s team of Philadelphia truck accident attorneys will accurately calculate your damages, accounting for all your damages, including future medical expenses, lost earning capacity, and non-economic losses like pain and suffering.
Insurance companies may also pressure you to accept an offer before you know the full extent of your injuries. Hiring a skilled Philadelphia personal injury lawyer protects your rights, levels the playing field, and ensures you pursue the compensation you truly deserve.
If you’ve been involved in a truck accident, navigating the legal, medical, and financial aftermath can be overwhelming, stressful, and confusing. At Stark & Stark, we are here to lift the legal burdens from you while providing compassionate guidance and powerful advocacy. Here’s how we can help:
Proving another driver or company’s negligence is crucial to your case. Our attorneys spearhead comprehensive investigations, securing key evidence like accident reports, camera footage, and witness statements. With meticulous attention to detail, we build a compelling case designed to maximize your compensation.
Filing a claim can be time-consuming and stressful, especially when you’re focused on recovering from serious injuries. Our team handles every aspect of the claims process from meeting deadlines to filing paperwork so you can prioritize your health while we fight for your rights.
Insurance companies often try to minimize payouts, but we won’t let that happen. While no lawyer can guarantee specific results, our attorneys are committed to aggressively advocating for every dollar you deserve, accounting for all your financial and emotional losses in negotiations.
Our primary goal is to resolve your case fairly and efficiently. However, if the at-fault party’s insurance company refuses to offer you a fair settlement, our trial-tested attorneys are prepared to take your case to court. We’ll stand by your side, presenting a strong argument in an attempt to secure the compensation you deserve.
Selecting the right legal representation for your truck accident claim is a tremendously important task, and one that you should not take lightly. At Stark & Stark, we understand how much you have at stake, which is why we strive for 100% client satisfaction in everything we do. Your case is a responsibility we take to heart.
For nearly a century, Stark & Stark has delivered results for accident victims across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Our team has a long and proven history of obtaining life-changing settlements and verdicts, and we’re ready to bring the same tenacity to your case.
When you partner with Stark & Stark, we provide:
If a negligent truck driver has injured you or a loved one, call Stark & Stark today. The sooner you seek legal help, the better you are positioned to receive all of the compensation you deserve.
Our goal is to restore you to being as whole again as possible. We know that nothing can undo all your injuries, pain and suffering, and losses, but full and fair compensation can give you the resources and power you need to focus on your recovery and moving forward.
Call our local offices today at (267) 907-9600 or contact us online to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with a Stark & Stark Philadelphia truck accident lawyer.
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1650 Market St., Suite 3600, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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