Philadelphia Truck Accident Lawyer

Grungo Law represents truck crash victims. Our Philadelphia truck accident lawyers understand what it takes to handle these complex claims, and we’re ready to put you first after a collision, fighting to ensure that you receive fair compensation for all of your losses. 

Our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers can level the playing field as you deal with powerful trucking companies and their insurance representatives or lawyers.  

We have over 100 years of combined legal experience, and we’re ready to fight for you today.

Why Choose Our Truck Accident Lawyers in Philadelphia?

We have experience in Philadelphia courts and procedures. We preserve electronic logging device data, pursue multiple liable parties, including trucking companies and maintenance providers, and litigate catastrophic injury cases before the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. 

These cases move quickly, and defendants are sophisticated. Early leverage comes from applying federal safety rules, quickly preserving evidence, and funding expert analysis.

We focus on:

Federal Trucking Regulation Knowledge

We analyze electronic logging device (ELD) data for hours-of-service issues, review maintenance records for inspection failures, and examine driver-qualification files for inadequate vetting.

We understand that liability often hinges on compliance with federal regulations.

Immediate Evidence Preservation

Data from electronic logging devices and black boxes are key evidence in proving violations of hours-of-service and safety requirements. We send preservation letters within 24 hours of retention to trucking companies, maintenance providers, and cargo loading companies.

These letters legally obligate defendants to preserve:

• Electronic logging device (ELD) data and supporting documents
• Event data recorder (engine control module) downloads
• Maintenance and inspection records
• Driver qualification and training files
• Dispatch communications and load sheets/bills of lading
• In-cab and external dash camera footage

Our team is ready to take charge for you.

Successfully Resolving Claims

We have a reputation for success when it comes to truck crash claims, recently securing $52.85 million in compensation for a family that turned to us after a fatal commercial vehicle accident. You can discuss the value of your claim by contacting us today. 

Truck Accident Compensation

Our truck accident attorneys in Philadelphia can help you secure the funds you need to cover your economic and non–economic damages after a collision. 

Economic Damages

You may qualify for funds to cover your economic losses after a crash involving a commercial vehicle. These losses can include your medical bills, vehicle repair costs, and lost wages. We can keep accurate records of all of these losses. 

Non-Economic Damages 

Your accident can result in pain and suffering, permanent disability, loss of life enjoyment, and emotional distress beyond financial losses. We can work tirelessly to help you get compensation for these non-economic losses.

Common Philadelphia Truck Accident Locations

Interstate 95 through Pennsylvania carries heavy commercial truck traffic daily. Construction zones with lane shifts increase the risk of sideswipe accidents. Bridge approaches, including the Girard Point Bridge and the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, pose wind hazards and are often the site of trucking accidents. 

Pennsylvania Turnpike sections through our region also see many crashes due to high speed limits. Long-haul truckers face fatigue from monotonous highway driving, and steep grades around the city can contribute to brake overheating and failure. 

On narrow Philadelphia streets, double-parking and backing maneuvers by delivery trucks create hazards. Northeast Philadelphia industrial corridors generate heavy truck traffic and many accidents. Contributing factors to accidents include distracted driving, speeding, and violations such as running red lights.

FAQ for Philadelphia Truck Accident Cases

Our dedicated truck accident lawyers can give you clear, straightforward answers to your legal questions.

We’re here to address questions like:

How Does a Truck Accident Case Differ From a Regular Car Accident Case?

FMCSA regulations create additional bases for liability. Multiple potentially liable parties include truck drivers, trucking companies, maintenance providers, and manufacturers. Commercial insurance policy limits are higher than those required for passenger vehicles. 

Additionally, corporate defendants deploy powerful legal teams, making experienced representation essential for victims.  We’re here to level the playing field while we fight for you. 

What Are the Causes of Truck Accidents?

Causes of truck accidents often trace back to driver fatigue, speeding, equipment failure, or improper loading, all of which can transform a moment of negligence into a devastating event on these busy corridors.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Pennsylvania Truck Accident?

Truck drivers face liability for negligent operation. Trucking companies bear vicarious liability and direct liability for negligent hiring, inadequate training, and maintenance neglect. Maintenance providers face claims when outsourced service proves defective. 

Cargo loading companies bear responsibility for overweight loads. Manufacturers may face product liability claims for defective components. Pursuing multiple defendants increases total recovery.

How Can I Afford a Truck Accident Lawyer?

Contingency fee arrangements require no fees unless recovery occurs. Attorneys advance all litigation costs, including the costs to hire expert witnesses. Free initial consultations require no obligation.

What Should I Do After a Trucking Accident?

Contact a truck accident attorney promptly to preserve evidence. Attorneys send preservation letters within 24 hours to trucking companies, maintenance providers, and cargo loading companies. Decline recorded statements to trucking company insurers without counsel. 

Bring complete documentation to consultations, including police reports, medical records, photographs, witness information, and truck company details.

Contact Us for Your Truck Accident Case

Grungo Law serves individuals hurt in trucking accidents. We are licensed in Pennsylvania with experience in Philadelphia courts and procedures. If we can help, we will. You’re not a case file; you’re someone facing life-altering injuries or grieving a family member’s death while trucking companies send investigators to build defenses. 

Our Philadelphia truck accident attorneys act immediately to preserve ELD data before it is lost. Call us for a free consultation with 24/7 availability.

For catastrophically injured clients unable to travel, we conduct consultations at homes and hospitals. We will fight for the compensation you need for medical treatment, lost earning capacity, and other losses.