Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer in Philadelphia

Online shopping and home delivery have transformed the way we receive the things we need. That’s convenient, but with more delivery vehicles traveling Philadelphia’s streets, the possibility of a collision has also increased tremendously. One negligent truck driver can upend your life. 

A delivery truck crash can leave you facing serious injuries and missed time from work. You may be able to hold the driver and the delivery company financially responsible, but it can be tough to know where to start. Our delivery truck accident lawyers in Philadelphia can help.

Grungo Law has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for people injured in accidents. We will change the way you think about a personal injury law firm. Call today for a free consultation and find out how our truck accident lawyers in Philadelphia can assist with your case. 

How Delivery Truck Accident Cases Are Different

After a delivery truck crash, you may need to deal with the driver, the delivery company, or a third-party logistics contractor. Each of these parties may carry separate commercial insurance policies, and each will have its own legal team working to limit what they pay out.

Delivery trucks also operate under federal and state safety regulations that don’t apply to personal vehicles. Violations of these rules can strengthen your claim, but proving them requires access to records the company controls, such as GPS data and delivery logs.

Because of this added complexity, our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers build these cases by identifying every liable party early and securing evidence before it can be lost, altered, or routinely deleted. We don’t let insurers take advantage of our clients. 

How Our Legal Team Will Help

When you are hurt in a truck crash, the last thing you should have to deal with is a fight with one or more insurance companies. We’ll take that burden off your shoulders so you can put your energy into your recovery. Our team can help in a wide variety of ways. For example:

• We can send preservation letters to delivery companies to stop them from erasing GPS records, dashcam footage, and driver logs that often disappear on a routine schedule.
• Our team will investigate the crash and work to identify every party who may share responsibility.
• We will calculate the full value of your damages, including medical care, lost income, and the impact on your daily life. 
• Our attorneys will handle communication with insurance adjusters, who are trained to minimize payouts and may try to pressure you into an early settlement.
• We will negotiate for a fair settlement that fully accounts for your hardships and will make a difference in your life. 
• If the insurance company won’t offer a fair resolution, we’re prepared to take your case to court. 

Our delivery truck accident attorneys in Philadelphia work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no upfront costs. Our fee comes only from a percentage of your settlement or verdict. If we don’t recover compensation on your behalf, you don’t owe our legal fees. 

Common Causes of Delivery Truck Accidents

Delivery truck accidents typically stem from a handful of recurring issues, and identifying which one caused your crash helps us determine who should be held accountable. Our Philadelphia delivery truck accident lawyers see several common causes of accidents, including: 

• Driver fatigue can point to liability on the part of the driver or the delivery company that sets unrealistic schedules.
• Distracted driving is often due to driver negligence, though the company may also share responsibility if its technology or delivery demands encouraged the behavior.
• Unsafe stopping and parking practices usually fall on the driver, though company policies on delivery routes and timing can also be a factor.
• An unbalanced or overloaded truck can be the responsibility of the company or a third-party loading contractor tasked with preparing the vehicle.
• A mechanical failure may fall on the delivery company or a separate maintenance contractor responsible for the truck’s upkeep.

How Long Do You Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit In Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania law gives you two years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524. If you miss this deadline, you’ll likely lose your right to pursue compensation in court, regardless of how strong your case is.

Some situations can change the timeline for reporting an injury. For example, if the injury wasn’t obvious at first, or if the claim involves a government vehicle, there may be different notice periods and shorter deadlines. Cases involving injured minors also follow different rules.

Talk to Our Delivery Truck Accident Attorneys in Philadelphia

A delivery truck driven by a negligent or inexperienced operator may cause an accident that impacts your life for months or years. It makes sense if you believe the delivery company would help cover your damages for an accident that wasn’t your fault. 

But that doesn’t always happen. Delivery companies and their drivers may deny responsibility or even say you were the one who caused the crash. Our delivery truck accident attorneys in Philadelphia will investigate what happened and hold the at-fault driver accountable.

Our team at Grungo Law has over 100 years of combined legal experience, protecting the rights of injured accident victims in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Richard Grungo Jr., Esq. is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a civil trial attorney. Call for a free consultation.