Pennsylvania Truck Accident Lawyers

TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENT COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

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TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENT | COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEY

If you or someone you love was recently injured in a tractor trailer accident, contacting an attorney may help you recover compensation for the expenses you are burdened with. The process of collecting damages from the party at-fault for your accident can be complicated; however, our Pennsylvania tractor trailer accident attorneys have the experience needed to navigate these types of claims.

It’s common for these claims to be filed against the trucking company that owns the vehicle. Having an experienced attorney well-versed in handling cases against large-scale defendants is imperative to obtaining the full compensation deserved. At the Pisanchyn Law Firm our attorneys have successfully handled personal injury claims against large trucking companies and insurance carriers, and are extremely knowledgeable in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations that may affect your claim.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a semi truck accident, you may have legal recourse. To learn how our Pennsylvania attorneys may be able to help you recover compensation for your losses, call 1-800-444-5309, or fill out the form on this page, for your free case review.

HOW CAN A TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENT ATTORNEY HELP ME?

An attorney can help establish liability for your crash, collect evidence to strengthen your claim and help ensure compensation is sought from the appropriate parties.

Almost immediately after a truck accident the trucking company and/or their insurance company will begin investigating the crash and the scene. Their purpose is to limit the amount of damages awarded to the victims of these accidents.

State police may also launch their own investigation into the accident at this time, which may prove beneficial for your claim. At the Pisanchyn Law Firm, our truck accident attorneys will work with specialized experts to assist in complimenting the official investigation.

Our attorneys can:

• Review camera footage, if available
• Interview witnesses
• Review mandatory police and accident reports
• Analyze and review medical records
• Interview medical staff
• Consult experts to reconstruct the accident scene and recreate the accident

Liability for injuries sustained in a truck accident could be placed on the following:

• Truck driver
• Truck driver’s employer
• Owner of the truck
• Company leasing the truck
• Owner of the leasing company
• Owner of the trailer, if attached
• Company leasing the trailer
• Manufacturer of the truck, trailer, or components

Our attorneys have experience handling complex tractor trailer accident cases and will investigate various aspects of the crash to determine liability. To ensure you get the full compensation deserved for your injuries, we may investigate:

• Who or what company had primary control and ownership of the vehicle at the time of the accident
• Driving logs and records, including weigh-ins
• Company policies and procedures and how they were enforced on drivers
• The driving history of the vehicle and trailer
• Maintenance records
• Potential violations of federal and state laws regarding driving regulations
• Past violations of state and federal trucking laws
• Past criminal convictions
• Potential manufacturing defects

The Pisanchyn Law Firm recently obtained $1.5 Million for a client. In this case, the truck company and Insurance Company smuggled the driver out of the scene so he never received a field sobriety test to show that he was on drugs at the time of the collision.

For the 8th time in the past two years The Pisanchyn Law Firm has obtained well over $1,000,000.00 in Tractor Trailer Accident cases. To say the Pisanchyn Law Firm are excellent Tractor Trailer and Personal Injury attorneys is an understatement. We make the person and company whose fault it was pay, which saves other persons lives by way of sending a message to these negligent truckers and trucking companies.

Never agree to any offer made by the trucking company or their insurance adjusters without first consulting legal aid. Not only are our Pennsylvania tractor trailer accident attorneys on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we also offer free consultations and representation for tractor trailer accident victims until we win your case and even then you will never pay out of pocket; we will only be paying you the money you deserve.

Don’t let trucking companies push you around anymore than they already have; The Pisanchyn Law Firm’s Pennsylvania jackknife truck accident attorneys can help you receive the full amount of compensation deserved for your injuries, loss, and traumatic experience. Never agree to any offer made by the trucking company or their insurance adjusters without first consulting legal aid. Our truck accident attorneys offer free services until we win your jackknife truck accident case and even then you will never pay out of pocket; we will only be paying you the money you deserve. Once you hire us as your attorneys we will immediately send out our own investigators to the scene, have them speak with witnesses, and review and report our findings so that you and your interests are fully protected.

TRUCK ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVERS

There is specific training a person must complete before becoming certified as a commercial truck driver. Even after becoming licensed, commercial truck drivers must still take extraordinary caution when operating these large vehicles because even after training, accidents can still occur from common causes of truck accidents.

COMMON CAUSES OF TRUCK ACCIDENTS FROM COMMERCIAL DRIVERS INCLUDE:

Truck Driver Tiredness and Fatigue – Federal regulations limits the amount of time a commercial truck driver can log driving per week. To prevent the dangers of driver fatigue, the law states that commercial vehicle operators are only to drive for 11 hours max after 10 consecutive hours off duty.

Poor or Improper Truck Maintenance – All vehicle maintenance checks must be documented. It is the responsibility of the trucking company to ensure proper maintenance and upkeep of their vehicles. These companies can be liable for a trucking accident if poor vehicle maintenance or faulty equipment are the cause of the accident

Distracted Driving – The nature of truck drivers’ jobs make it easy to become distracted while traveling. The long hours on the road, often in remote or repetitive scenic areas can lead to an urge to multitask. Driver must keep their full attention on the road and operating the vehicle at all times to avoid catastrophic injuries and accidents.

Texting Truck Drivers – In many states, texting while driving is against the law, and it is banned nationwide for drivers of commercial trucks. Unfortunately, this law does not deter all drivers from engaging in this dangerous behavior.

Speeding Truck Drivers – Those who exceed the speed limit put others on the road at risk because they are not driving with the flow of traffic. This is a high cause for concern with truckers especially since the vehicle they’re driving weighs nearly 20 times more than the average passenger vehicle. Commercial truck drivers often speed because they are on strict timelines.

Unsafe Driving Practices – Truck drivers log thousands of miles every week. Long stretches of time on the road can become monotonous and may cause some drivers to become less safe with how they operate their vehicles. In addition to speeding, unsafe driving practices include:

• Following another vehicle too closely
• Road rage
• Failure to check for blind spots
• Frequent lane changes
• Failure to use turn signals

OTHER COMMON CAUSES OF TRUCK ACCIDENTS

Inadequate or improper training – If a driver has not had the proper training in how to handle a commercial truck, defensive driving and other safety elements, then the driver will pose a hazard on the road.

Unfamiliarity with roads or inexperience driving – Any person traveling an unknown road can face driving challenges. Now imagine if that person was driving an 80,000-pound vehicle for the first time and didn’t realize how narrow, curvy or rough a certain road was. The combination of circumstances can be disastrous.

Overloading – There are regulations that determine how much weight a commercial truck can carry because overloading can lead to error and accidents such as tire blowouts or jackknife accidents.

Road Construction – Road construction projects can cause delays in traffic. These literal roadblocks often limit drivers to one lane of traffic. Some drivers may try to maneuver around the construction by driving on the shoulder or in the median, but doing so can easily cause an accident to occur.

Weather and Road Conditions – Not all highways or roadways are ideal for driving, especially for large trucks. Unpaved or pothole-ridden roads can make it extra difficult for drivers. Narrow lanes or highways without shoulders can become hazardous. Adding poor weather conditions, such as sleet or snow, can further put all drivers at risk.

HIRE A TRUCKING ATTORNEY WITH EXPERIENCE

If you’ve been involved in a truck accident, you want to have a lawyer who has experience with these specific type of cases. Trucking crashes, especially those as a result of the common causes of truck accidents, are handled much differently than accidents that involve only passenger vehicles.

In addition to the truck driver, the trucking company is often also involved. Our attorneys have the legal skills and expertise necessary to fully investigate trucking accidents and determine what a fair compensation is for victims of trucking accidents.

Please, call our Pennsylvania tractor trailer lawyers if you’re the victim of one of the common causes of truck accidents toll free at 1-800-444-5309 for a free consultation. We have offices in Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Scranton and will travel to you.

TRUCKING ACCIDENT INJURY COMPENSATION

Both State and/or Federal law, depending on if the truck was involved in intrastate or interstate transport may govern a trucking accident. Trucking companies as well as their drivers have to follow many State and Federal regulations to operate a commercial vehicle. Hiring our Pennsylvania trucking accident injury attorneys, who are experienced in trucking accident litigation, is the only way to ensure that all required regulations have been followed, and if they weren’t you could receive compensation for your trucking accident injury.

Commercial truck regulations that are often violated, causing a trucking accident are:

• Trucking companies are required to follow the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) regulations concerning equipment and hours of service.
• Truck drivers are required to maintain a driver’s log.
• Commercial driver’s license standards are Federal regulations in place to reduce or prevent truck collisions and resulting injuries and/or deaths. Drivers of certain vehicles are required to obtain a single commercial motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Alcohol of any kind is not permitted in the trailer or the cab of the vehicle unless it is part of a shipment. This includes cough/ cold medications.
• Federal regulations require commercial trucks to carry certain levels of insurance coverage, depending on the nature of the materials hauled. These regulations protect victims of large truck crashes from truck owners who may not have the financial resources to pay damages out-of-pocket.

The trucking companies pay out a great deal of money for their truck insurance policies due to the high risks and possible damages that could occur in the event of a trucking accident Trucking companies begin an investigation into the accident as soon as it happens. If fault is found to be on behalf of the driver or company then the insurance adjusters just as quickly offer an insufficient settlement to compensate the victim for their negligence. These quick offers are a ploy to minimize costs paid out to you, the victim. Don’t let this happen to you, if you or a loved have been involved in a tractor trailer accident call our PA trucking accident injury attorneys as soon after the accident as possible.

HOW OUR TRUCKING ACCIDENT INJURY LAWYERS CAN HELP

Our Pennsylvania trucking accident attorneys can help you receive the full amount of compensation deserved for your trucking accident injuries, loss, and traumatic experience. Never agree to any offer made by the trucking company or their insurance adjusters without first consulting legal aid. At The Pisanchyn Law Firm we offer free services until we win your trucking accident case and even then you will never pay out of pocket; we will only be paying you the money you deserve. Once you hire us as your attorneys we will immediately send out our own investigators to the scene, have them speak with witnesses, and review and report our findings so that you and your interests are fully protected.

Please, call our Pennsylvania tractor trailer accident injury attorneys toll free at 1-800-444-5309 for a free consultation. We have offices in Scranton, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Harrisburg and will travel to you.
Our Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorneys care for you the person while also representing you the client.

When you or a loved one suffers an injury due to someone else’s negligence who you turn to for legal advice and representation matters. The Pisanchyn Law Firm’s Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys will represent you skillfully, compassionately, and most of all, aggressively.

Our lawyers, staff, and paralegals are specially trained to guide you and help you through each step of your injury case. We have the resources, including premiere doctors and other experts around the country, to not only handle your case but also give it and you the personal attention and care both deserve. Call 1-800-444-5309 or fill out this form for a free consultation now!

I rate the Pisanchyn law firm five stars if I had a way to rate them 100 stars I would they were so kind so helpful and so caring in a very scary time of my life. I don’t know what I would’ve done without Mr. Pisanchyn and his staff. No matter what I needed they were there morning, noon, or night Mr.Pisanchyn was even kind enough to give me his own personal cell phone number in case I ever needed him day or night. This is the second time I’ve used his law firm and I will use him 100 more Times. I fully recommend his law firm to anyone and everyone in need of a good defense lawyer. I’ve already recommended him at least a dozen times and everyone I told to use his law firm has been more than satisfied. Some of them even called me and said thank you for recommending him. Thank you so much mike for everything you did for me and my family.

– JESSICA

Nine years ago I was in a nasty car accident and didn’t know where to turn, with a lot of luck I ended up calling Mike to represent me. It was the best thing I ever did. He never treated me like a client, I made a friend. The friendship extended to the entire office. He did exactly what he said he would. Then 3 years ago my husband got hurt at work and we never thought twice on who to call. By this time Mike had taken on other partners in the firm. Keith, who handled the workers comp case and Lee who took care of the SSI. I don’t know what others are talking about it taking so much time or so much hastle~~~both ended up settling much sooner than we ever expected. The entire firm works together, from the attorneys to the entire staff. I really think that is part of what makes this law firm the best ever.

– DEBBIE N.

Best man around and he’s not afraid to take anyone or problem on and he is Wonderful with children he was great with my daughter.

– ANTHONY

Thank you for everything you have done to help our boys. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

-FRANK AND JOAN

John and I want to thank you for all you have done for us. We know all of you put a lot of time and work in on our case and for that we are very thankful. You have the nicest friendliest people working there. Mara has been so nice to us. We especially want to thank Doug. We spent many hours talking with him and found him to be very personable.

– MIKE

The Pisanchyn Law Firm is in touch with local affairs and contacted us to say, “I heard about your situation. I AM YOUR attorney.” With aggressive, honorable, and knowledgeable representation, they have also met our pain with consolation… I will never forget the day my attorney called. Trust is the new game in the legal community, the Pisanchyn Law Firm wrote the book on accountability and Justice….CALL THEM.

– ROSITA

This was a long process however I know some take a lot longer so thank you for that! I’m thrilled to get my life back. Thank you all for encouraging me when I needed it and your patience with my phone calls! Bravo for the great job you have done.

– DOREEN

I love this law firm, they helped me get my social security when no one else could, thank you!

– MARILYN

I love this law firm, they helped me get my social security when no one else could, thank you!

– MARILYN

Your entire firm, especially Attorney Bradley Moyer and Attorney Douglas Yazinski, have done an admirable job with my case and I am indebted to you for your work, kindness and your patience with me. Thank you all so much.

– ROSE

Thank you so much for all you’ve done to help us through this difficult time. It’s been very much appreciated.

It is heartwarming to know that there are still good and honest people around. Thank you very much!

I cannot thank Doug enough for all of his help with my case.

– KENNETH

I want to thank you for all you’ve done for me. You are greatly appreciated. If I ever need a lawyer or know someone else who does I will pass along your name. Thanks again!

– KATHRYN

They helped me tremendously when I was going through Worker’s Compensation and a Settlement. There was no way I could have gone through it myself. Everyone was patient and professional with me and believe, I’m sure that was not easy. Everything was completely settled almost 13 months ago and I’m back on my feet and working once again. I absolutely recommend Pisanchyn Law Firm to anyone that needs help with a work injury or anything work related.

– BOB

People like you make it easy to be thankful. Thanks again!

– MARK

I would just like to thank everyone that helped settle my Workers’ Comp case, you were all so helpful. It meant a lot to me and helped me get my life back on track.

I can’t tell you how happy I am of the results from your office. I got wonderful, professional and extremely fast service for the situations I had. I will be using your office again if need be and telling everyone I know how hard it is to get results without your help.

– LUANN

SCRANTON LAW OFFICE

524 Biden Street Scranton PA 18503

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HARRISBURG LAW OFFICE

3609 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17110

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PITTSBURGH LAW OFFICE

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Michael Pisanchyn

I am a hardworking, diligent, well-motivated person with a mission to complete and a promise to fulfill. I pledge to you should you honor me with yours or a loved one’s case, I will do everything in my power to make sure that those interests are completely satisfied. Further, I will represent you skillfully, compassionately and most of all aggressively.

Bradley D. Moyer

No one likes a bully. Yet, after a traumatic event in your life, that is exactly what the insurance company can seem like. Every day I fight zealously for my clients to get them the compensation they are entitled to, counsel them during a difficult period in their life, and protect my clients from those same bullies.

Douglas Yazinski

All attorneys can make promises, what separates our firm from the rest is the fact that we never stop working until you are completely satisfied and made whole again after a traumatic injury that was caused by someone else. Once I begin working on your case, the matter becomes personal to me. I always say, ‘I lose sleep so you don’t have to.

Steven Serra

Attorney Serra is an associate at the Pisanchyn Law Firm. He attended The Pennsylvania State University for his undergraduate studies where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences while majoring in Crime, Law, and Justice with a Political Science minor. While at The Pennsylvania State University, Attorney Serra maintained a job where he witnessed several co-workers suffer work related injuries and saw firsthand how these injuries affected their lives.

CATASTROPHIC INJURIES

A catastrophic injury is a severe injury to the spine, spinal cord, or brain, and may also include skull or spinal fractures, loss of limb, hearing or sight and fatalities.

CAR ACCIDENTS

After being involved in an accident, having experienced accident attorneys on your side is imperative. The car accident attorneys at the Pisanchyn Law Firm can help victims pursue the compensation they need to recover from their injuries and move forward with their lives.

TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENTS

If you or someone you love was recently injured in a tractor trailer accident, contacting an attorney can help you recover compensation for the expenses you are burdened with.

MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS

Many people assume that motorcycle accidents are the fault of the cyclist because of this bias against them. This cannot be farther from the truth.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

When a commercial vehicles cause severe accidents and injuries you or your loved one could receive compensation for your injuries.

WRONGFUL DEATH

When a commercial vehicles cause severe accidents and injuries you or your loved one could receive compensation for your injuries.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

It’s crucial that you speak to the Pisanchyn Law Firm’s medical malpractice attorneys immediately after you’ve been hurt. Many people don’t even know they have a potential medical malpractice claim, and thus lose the opportunity to pursue justice for their injuries.

BIRTH INJURIES

If your child is the victim of a health care provider who failed to exercise the required standard of care during his or her birth you don’t need just any Pennsylvania Birth Injury lawyer; you need a strong supportive individual who will fight aggressively and provide a voice for the innocent child that can’t.

PRODUCT LIABILITY

According to The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission, about 200-300 products are recalled each year, despite companies having an obligation to design and manufacture safe products. A defective product can be dangerous and put you at risk of a significant, or even catastrophic, injury.

SOCIAL SECURITY

If you have been denied social security benefits or believe you’re entitled to benefits, contact our Pennsylvania SSI/SSD attorneys immediately so that we can discuss your case in detail.

PREMISE LIABILITY

Premises liability cases aren’t as widely discussed as accidents but they can still cause serious, sometimes catastrophic, injuries that resonate for years.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION

Workers Compensation is a complex area of the law and having expert workers’ compensation legal help is the only way to guarantee you will be receiving any and all benefits owed to you.