Truck Accidents

Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs are a major hub of highway activity, with I-76, I-676 and I-95 crisscrossing our vibrant city.  With this comes a major flow of large trucks bringing goods to and from the area.

Did you know that:

* A loaded tractor trailer traveling at 60 miles an hour takes about 330 feet to come to a complete stop. Picture a football field. It is longer than that.

* More than half of all truck accidents resulting in death happen between 6am and 6pm with the largest percentage happening Monday to Friday.

What are the major causes of truck accidents in PA?

* Distracted driving     * Driving while tired     * Drunk driving

Too many truck drivers are paying attention to their cell phones and not keeping their eyes on the road. Others are falling asleep. The problem is that when it involves a tractor trailer, the consequences of such actions can be catastrophic.

Another major cause of trucking accidents occurs when there is an equipment defect such as brake or steering failure.  Tire blowouts are also a major cause of crashes.

What kind of injuries often occur when someone is involved in a truck accident?

* Serious head and brain injuries     * Spinal cord injuries leading to paralysis     * Death

If you or someone you love has been involved in a serious truck accident, you most likely will be entitled to significant compensation for your pain and suffering. Often, these injuries last a lifetime.

Our lawyers at Goldberg and Weinstein, LLC are here for you. Don’t delay… Call us immediately!