Truck Collisions

Pennsylvania & Ohio Truck Accidents Attorneys

When you or a loved one has been injured in a truck wreck, it can be a very scary time. Often injured people worry who will pay the bills and take care of their families while they are off work. At Dallas W. Hartman, P.C., we want our clients' only worry to be healing the physical and mental wounds while we take care of the rest.

A traffic accident involving a commercial truck, such as an eighteen-wheeler, coal truck or freight carrying tractor trailer, can be much more catastrophic than an ordinary car accident. A large commercial truck can weigh 80,000 pounds or more, while an average passenger car weighs approximately 3000 pounds. Because of this size disparity, and due to the basic laws of physics, any collision between a commercial truck and another vehicle is likely to result in serious, even fatal, injuries.

Another danger posed by commercial truck accidents can be the nature of the freight the truck is carrying. For example, if hazardous or flammable materials are on board, secondary injuries attributable to such dangerous cargo can result, including burns and respiratory injuries. In winter on the rural roads in Pennsylvania and Ohio, coal and oil trucks are a common sight. If you or a loved one have been injured in a commercial truck accident, it is important that you contact an Ohio truck injury attorney or a Pennsylvania tractor trailer accident lawyer at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. for a free case evaluation.

Potential Defendants

In order to ensure a complete legal recovery for injuries suffered in an accident involving a commercial vehicle, it is important that you and your attorney identify as many potential defendants as possible. In many such cases, the truck driver may not be the only person or business entity legally responsible for the accident. Trucking companies, contractors, employers, and insurance companies may be obligated to compensate you for your injuries.

Damages

If you or a loved one was involved in an accident where a commercial truck driver was at fault, you may be entitled to receive legal compensation for any physical injuries, emotional stress and financial losses that resulted from the accident. This is a complex area of the law because its is always difficult to place a dollar value on accidents that cause a wrongful death, paralysis, disfigurement, emotional distress, pain and suffering, costs of medical treatment, lost income, and loss of earning capacity.

Our experienced Pennsylvania and Ohio truck accident attorneys will consider all aspects of the harm and loss you have suffered as a result of your accident, to ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries. Contact a Pennsylvania truck accident attorney or an Ohio tractor trailer wreck lawyer today for a free evaluation of your case via email or by dialing 1-866-920-1965. All cases are taken on a contingency fee basis, which means there is no cost to you unless we recover financial damages for you.

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