Mercer Truck Accident Lawyer

If you or someone you love was involved in an accident with a large truck, you could be entitled to financial compensation. You do not have to pursue compensation on your own. Our personal injury lawyer can fight by your side to ensure you recover the costs of your medical care, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We will assess your post-accident damages and explain each step in the personal injury process.

At Berger and Green, we also support families who have lost a loved one in an accident. Your initial consultation is always free. It gives us a chance to learn the details and merits of your case. It gives you the opportunity to learn more about our client-focused legal team and our commitment to never stop fighting for you.

The Benefits of Hiring a Truck Accident Lawyer From Berger and Green

Recovering compensation after your accident is dependent on proving its cause and identifying the at-fault party. Our truck accident attorneys can take care of both for you. We will prove the at-fault party:

Owed you a duty of reasonable care
Breached the responsibility to you
Caused your accident and injuries
Caused your resulting financial damages

Our investigation may indicate more than one liable party. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), truck accidents rarely have a single cause. We will not hesitate to pursue all potentially liable parties and their insurance companies on your behalf.

Commonly Reported Truck Accident Causes

FMCSA research cites the most frequently reported accident causes. In many cases, the actions of the driver cause the accident. That includes factors like exceeding hours-of-service regulations, driver fatigue, distracted driving, and drug or alcohol consumption.

Other causes can include:

Vehicle factors, such as brake, tire, or windshield malfunctions.
Environmental factors, including weather conditions like rain, snow, ice, fog, and other visual impairments

Road conditions like potholes, unrepaired highways, and faulty traffic signs and signals can also play a role in your accident. Road conditions could mean a government or municipality is responsible for your accident. If this is the case, it could mean you have specific notification and filing deadlines that must be met.

Potentially Liable Parties in Your Mercer Accident

Apportioning financial liability after a truck accident is complicated. When our truck accident attorney takes on your case, we assign liability to one or more of the following:

Truck driver/owner/operator
The company he drives for
Truck maintenance facility
Cargo loading facility
Truck or parts manufacturer

We never burden you or your family with evidence collection. While you focus on getting better, our truck accident team takes on the time-consuming task of collecting evidence for you.

Evidence Berger and Green Compiles to Build Your Case

With more than 40 years of experience, our truck accident team knows the importance of the evidence in your case. To present the strongest possible case for financial recovery, we include the following in your case file:

Medical records
Medical bills
Written prognosis
Salary history records
Auto repair estimates
Proof of income
Injury photos
Accident scene photos
Witness statements
Driver logbook
Truck maintenance records
Driver training history
Cargo loading instructions

In addition to collecting your evidence, we also present it to the at-fault party and their insurance provider on your behalf. Our goal is to steer your case toward a financial settlement rather than a lengthy trial.

Potential Economic and Non-Economic Damages in Mercer, PA

After a truck accident, you could be entitled to recover economic damages from the at-fault party. These are tangible costs with accompanying documents and can include:

Current and future medical bills
Current and future loss of wages
Rehabilitation and therapy
Treatment-related travel expenses
Property damage or total loss

You can also recover various non-economic damages. These are intangible, can be difficult to substantiate on your own, and can include:

Physical disability
Physical disfigurement
Pain and suffering
Mental distress
Emotional trauma
Diminished quality of life

Our case assessment team will explain how we use your written prognosis and additional documents to prove the value of your non-economic damages. Our goal is to ensure your case is not undervalued or underpaid. We also help the families of truck accident fatalities recover wrongful death and survivors’ damages.

The State Limits the Time You Have to Recover Truck Accident Damages

The majority of cases like yours are settled out of court. If an acceptable settlement is not forthcoming or negotiations are prolonged, Pa. C.S.A. § 5524 gives you a limited time to file a lawsuit. Accordingly,

You have two years from the date of the accident to file your personal injury lawsuit
You have two years from the date of the accident to file your survivors’ lawsuit
You have two years from the date of a loved one’s demise to file your wrongful death lawsuit

The filing deadline is complicated. The sooner our team goes to work on your case, the better. With sufficient notice from you, our law firm will ensure compliance with the appropriate statute of limitations.

Our Fee Structure Means You Can Get Started Right Away

If you were injured in an accident and need legal service and guidance, we can help. At no upfront or out-of-pocket costs, our law firm will:

Review your injury case
Cover all upfront expenses
File your case in court
Negotiate a settlement

Not even our contingency fee comes out of your pocket. We only accept compensation after we recover it for you. If you do not receive a financial award via a settlement or jury verdict, you will not owe us any legal fees at all.

Your Initial Truck Accident Consultation Is Always Free

If you or someone in your family was injured in a truck accident, our Mercer truck accident lawyer can help you recover financial compensation. We will handle all the details of building your case and fight hard to negotiate a favorable settlement.

Get started by contacting one of our consultation team members at Berger and Green today.