Avalon Truck Accident Lawyer

Truck accident victims in Avalon, Pennsylvania have the right to pursue compensation. A settlement could cover you for lost wages, medical expenses, and other damages. An personal injury lawyer from our team can evaluate your case and fight for your rights. 

Should I Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer?

In Pennsylvania, you are not required by law to hire a lawyer after a truck accident. However, without legal support, you may run into several problems, including:

• The insurer refused to provide you with a settlement
• Receiving unfair settlement offers
• Struggling to understand insurance policies
• The liable party disputing their involvement in your accident

At Berger and Green, we’ve worked on many personal injury cases, including truck accidents. In fact, our team has over 40 years of legal experience. We’re here to fight for your rights every step of the way. If your claim is disputed, we won’t back down. We can manage your case – saving you frustration and wasted time.

Services We Provide for Truck Accident Victims

These are the services an Avalon truck accident lawyer from our firm can provide you:

• Gathering evidence and building your case
• Demonstrating the liability of the at-fault party
• Protecting your rights to compensation
• Negotiating with insurers
• Filing a lawsuit, if necessary
• Answering your tough legal questions

What’s more, we work on a contingency-fee-basis. We charge nothing upfront and only get paid if you win your case. 

Truck Accident Damages

In Avalon, Pennsylvania there are two types of damages you can recover after a truck accident. They are economic damages and non-economic damages.

Anyone involved in a truck accident has the right to pursue economic damages, provided they can prove that another party was at fault. This category of damages includes:

• Lost wages
• Medical expenses
• Property damages
• Out-of-pocket expenses associated with your accident

Non-economic damages provide compensation for your emotional losses, like pain and suffering, or psychological trauma. The tort option you selected when you purchased your auto insurance can have an effect on your right to pursue your non-economic damages. If you’re unsure what you’re eligible to recover, our team can assess your insurance options.

What if My Loved One Passed Away in a Truck Accident?

Our team is here for those who’ve lost a loved one in a truck accident. We’re prepared to approach your case with compassion and kindness. In addition to the previously mentioned damages, you and your family may qualify for unique wrongful death damages, which include:

• Lowered family income
• Funeral expenses
• Burial expenses
• Loss of comfort, companionship, and guidance

Who is eligible to file a wrongful death case varies by state. Our team can help you determine which family members can file.

What Is My Truck Accident Case Worth?

Truck accident cases vary considerably. The value of your case can be impacted by several factors, including:

• The number of liable parties
• Insurance negotiations
• Available evidence
• Lawsuit proceedings
• The severity of your injuries and other losses

We can work with you to estimate the value of your case. While this estimation is not a guarantee for how much you ultimately receive, it could prove useful during the settlement negotiation process. Knowledge is power after a truck accident — it’s easier to avoid unfair offers if you know what your case could be worth.

How Do I Know Who Caused My Truck Accident?

Establishing and demonstrating fault is important after truck accidents. If you cannot prove that another party caused your accident, you will not be eligible for compensation. Our team will need to show that:

• You were injured
• Another party caused the truck accident you were involved in
• Their negligence caused your injuries

We can review relevant evidence to determine who caused your injuries. Then, we can begin pursuing damages. Possible truck accident liable parties include:

• An individual driver
• A trucking company
• A trucker
• A truck maintenance technician
• Truck manufacturers
• Truck parts manufacturers
• A municipality responsible for roadway safety

Types of Truck Accidents

A recent study from the Journal of Safety Research shows that truck accidents typically involve:

• Jackknifes: When a truck jackknifes, the front cab loses control and veers sharply away from the trailer. 
• Rollovers: Trucks are more top-heavy than standard vehicles. When they take turns too quickly, they flip over.
• Lane drifting: If a truck driver is inattentive, their vehicle can drift into another lane, causing serious collisions.

These researchers note that inattentiveness and driver fatigue are leading causes of truck accidents. If the trucker involved in your accident was in violation of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, their employer could be held liable. Allowing truckers to drive without enough rest is a violation and a form of negligent behavior.

Truck Accident Statute of Limitations

Truck accident lawsuits in Avalon follow the statute of limitations, per Pa. C.S.A. § 5524. This law applies a two-year deadline to personal injury lawsuits involving truck accidents. If you’re pursuing a lawsuit on behalf of a lost loved one, you also have two years from the date of the accident to file a survival claim and two years from the date of your loved one’s death to file a wrongful death claim.

Even if you don’t intend to file a lawsuit, we advise our prospective clients to get started on their case as soon as they can. This provides more time to gather evidence and ensures that you don’t lose the chance to file a lawsuit if needed.

Get Started on Your Truck Accident Case Today

We’re currently accepting Avalon truck accident cases. If you believe that you or a loved one was injured by another party’s negligent behavior, contact our offices today. We can evaluate your case and help you understand your legal options. You don’t need to face insurers alone. Our Avalon truck accident lawyers are here to pursue the compensation you deserve.