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Tractor Trailer Accidents

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Were you or a loved one injured in a Tractor Trailer accident? If so, it is imperative you contact an attorney well-versed in the vehicle codes and regulations involving these commercial trucks immediately. These accidents are handled differently than normal passenger vehicle accidents. Trucking companies send investigators out to the scene of the accident to gather information and evidence as soon as the accident occurs to protect themselves and their drivers from financial responsibility. By hiring the tractor trailer accident attorneys at The Pisanchyn Law Firm, an immediate investigation will also be conducted on your behalf to protect you and your family's rights.

Tractor trailer accidents are not only more complex after the fact; they are also much more severe and dangerous than most collisions involving cars of equal build and weight. A fully loaded tractor trailer can weigh at least 80,000 pounds, if not more. A normal passenger vehicle only weighs around 3,000 pounds. The difference in weight affects the amount of energy exuded from each type of vehicle.

The standard highway speed limit in Pennsylvania is 65 mph; this is considered a safe rate of travel for normal passenger vehicles. For an 18 wheeler, however, going this speed doubles the amount of energy the truck is exuding making any possible impact with the vehicle catastrophic.

Due to these facts, truck drivers and the companies who employ them need to be held to a higher standard of safety on the road. In turn, when and if a big rig accident occurs because of negligence, harming you or your loved ones, they also need to be held accountable for compensating you for your injuries and loss.

If you have lost a loved one as a result of a tractor trailer accident our attorneys can file a wrongful death claim on your behalf so you can seek justice for your loss. Further, once we begin representing you we will get you answers to why this collision occurred. Whether from driver fatigue, fixed log books, or just plain company and/or driver negligence.

Don’t let trucking companies push you around anymore than they already have; an attorney 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. At The Pisanchyn Law Firm our services are free 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. 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.

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