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The United States Census noted that 3.5 million Americans work as truck drivers who operate large tractor-trailers or delivery trucks. Many of those drivers are overworked and in need of rest. With so many truck drivers on the roads daily, it only takes one overworked driver to change your life instantly.
If you have suffered injury, are in pain, or have lost someone you love because of a truck accident, know that you are not alone. The experienced personal injury attorneys at Berger and Green have over 40 years of experience. We have handled numerous personal injury cases and are proud of our results. Contact a Johnstown truck accident lawyer to get started on your case immediately or take advantage of our free, no-obligation consultation.
If you have been in a truck accident in Johnstown, the injuries you sustained can be devastating. If the accident was the result of someone else’s negligence–whether it is the driver, trucking company, or maintenance company–you have the right to hold them responsible.
Damages you may be entitled to include:
If your family member did not survive because of the severity of his or her injuries, you may be entitled to specific wrongful death damages or survival action damages. They include:
Our attorneys can help you seek comprehensive compensation after a fatal truck accident in Johnstown.
A truck accident lawyer in Johnstown, PA, at Berger and Green can take the burden off you, pursuing damages for your injuries and handling the entire legal process while you focus on healing. Some ways we can help your case include:
One reason trucking accidents are complex is that they can involve multiple liable parties. While it may be apparent that the truck driver is responsible for the accident, other parties may share responsibility for it. Upon investigating your case, you might be able to hold any of the following responsible for the accident:
After we determine who played a role in your accident and what their percentage of fault is, we will request that they cover the losses they are responsible for.
Commercial truck accidents also differ from other accidents because the evidence that could help injured victims’ cases against a trucking company often lies in the trucking company’s possession. If this is your situation, our Johnstown truck accident attorneys can take steps to preserve the evidence that could boost your case, including sending the company a spoliation letter that demands it preserve the evidence until we can access it.
A spoliation letter can cover various kinds of evidence that is time-sensitive, such as:
We will use all evidence available to build your compensation case.
According to Pa. C.S.A. § 5524, you have two years from the accident date to file a lawsuit pursuing damages related to your Johnstown truck accident. If your family member did not survive the accident or passed away later because of their injuries, you have two years from their death date to file a wrongful death lawsuit and two years from the date of the accident to file a survival claim.
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), over 100,000 people are injured in accidents involving trucks each year. The most common causes are:
Most truck drivers operate for long distances forgoing rest to deliver their goods quickly. They are under pressure from tight deadlines and simply do not get enough sleep. This fatigue results in lost concentration, loss of coordination, and occasionally, falling asleep behind the wheel.
Though truck drivers must put in a certain number of hours for their commercial driver’s license (CDL), it is not uncommon for them to be on the road with insufficient training. It is also not uncommon for companies or drivers to fail to maintain their trucks properly.
Many drivers have been found guilty of using non-medicinal drugs and alcohol while on the job. Even prescription drugs can impair coordination and judgment, leading to accidents.
To reach destinations as quickly as possible and make tight deadlines, truck drivers sometimes push beyond safe speeds. Because high speeds reduce the time to react if traffic suddenly slows or stops–especially in poor weather conditions–these trucks are more likely to get into accidents.
With many hours behind the wheel, drivers sometimes look for ways to occupy their time. Just like the drivers in cars, truck drivers are often guilty of looking at their phones and responding to text messages while behind the wheel.
If you or a member of your family has been hurt because of the negligence of a truck driver, you may be entitled to damages. Contact an experienced Johnstown truck accident attorney at Berger and Green for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Trucking accidents can cause various severe or even life-threatening injuries. Some of the more common truck accident injuries our Johnstown lawyers see are:
Healing from injuries suffered in an 18-wheeler truck accident takes a lot of time, and the physical and emotional damage from a collision lasts long after an accident is over. Injured truck accident victims have a long road ahead of them, which is why we help them seek the financial compensation they deserve.
We understand they need their time to recover from an accident, so our personal injury attorneys take up their cases against negligent commercial trucking companies. If you are ready for us to get to work or if you would like a free consultation with a Johnstown truck accident lawyer to evaluate your case, contact Berger and Green today.