Truck accidents caused by improperly loaded cargo happen when freight isn’t tied down the right way, is unevenly placed, or goes over legal weight limits. Mistakes like these can make a driver lose control and crash into other vehicles. When cargo moves or falls, it throws off the truck’s balance, making it very hard to
Driving requires full attention at all times, and being tired can make even simple decisions dangerous. Drowsy drivers react slower, misjudge distances, and may drift out of lanes, creating serious risks on the road. If you are involved in a crash in Pennsylvania, and think fatigue played a role, it helps to speak with an
In Pennsylvania, truck accident claims are complex because they often involve extremely severe injuries, potential fatalities, serious property damage, multiple liable parties, aggressive commercial insurance companies, and the application of state and federal trucking rules and regulations. Severe Injuries Crashes involving large trucks are more likely to cause serious, life-changing injuries. Because of the size
In Pennsylvania, an accident must be reported to the police if someone was hurt, if a driver left the scene without stopping, or if a vehicle was too damaged to drive away and had to be towed. In these situations, you’re expected to contact 911 right away so officers can respond, document what happened, and
In Pennsylvania, proving liability in a truck accident claim typically involves demonstrating that negligence by either the driver, the trucking company, or a third-party, was responsible for causing the accident. That might involve reviewing driving logs, company policies, or past violations. Since these claims usually involve more evidence and more people, they don’t move quickly.