Truck Accidents Can Involve Lots Of Different Types Of Vehicles
One of the most confusing aspects of a commercial truck accident is how to define a commercial truck. The fact is that a commercial truck – in some cases – can be a city bus, a fire engine, a UPS delivery van or, yes, a large tractor-trailer. But that’s only the beginning of the confusion.
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What Causes A Truck Accident?
While truck accidents can come in a variety of ways, some of the most common ones – those that cause the most serious injuries – are with tractor-trailers on the highway. The reasons for crashes include:
- Driver issues: Truck driving can come with difficulties like distractions, fatigue and lack of training, making it a tough job. These difficulties can lead to many accidents.
- Vehicle issues: How the company filled the truck’s cargo compartment and how well it maintained the vehicle are massive contributing factors to a crash.
- Scheduling issues: Trucking is about profit margins and shorter, faster, aggressive delivery schedules, which can force drivers to take chances they don’t want to take.
- External issues: Weather and road conditions massively impact how well a truck performs in high-pressure situations.
The reasons for a truck accident don’t matter. What does matter is that you have injuries that deserve compensation. The trucking company should help you, but often, it won’t. Attorney Hadeed will fight to get you what you deserve.
What Are The Common Types Of Trucking Accidents?
Because of the size of trucks, many accidents lead to severe injuries and multiple victims. There are many types of catastrophic trucking accidents, including:
- Read-end collisions
- Head-on collisions
- Jackknife
- Rollovers
- T-bone collisions
- Wide turns
- Sideswipes
- Underride accidents
There is an increase in these kinds of trucking accidents because of the growth of consumerism and a short supply of qualified drivers. To keep up with supply chain demands, trucking companies are hiring many newer drivers who lack experience and training to avoid serious accidents.
What To Do After A Truck Accident In Pennsylvania?
It is important to call the police right away to report your accident. A police report is a crucial piece of evidence that will be used to help you recover damages. You should avoid admitting to causing the collision; otherwise, it could compromise your case. You should allow an attorney to investigate your accident to determine fault and recover a fair settlement deal.
Furthermore, you should request medical assistance even if you are not experiencing any immediate injuries. A paramedic can care for any wounds and create a medical report, which may be necessary if you are suffering from any hidden injuries. Hidden injuries can appear several days after a trucking accident. A medical report immediately after an accident and a follow-up examination can be used to collect damages for medical bills.
When it is safe to do so, you should take photos of the collision. Photos can help gather evidence to prove the severity of an accident. A dash camera can also help record the events that led up to and proceeded after a trucking collision. Video evidence can be used to prove fault in a case.
Most of all, you should seek legal representation. Attorney Hadeed has 15 years of experience helping victims of trucking accidents get the compensation they deserve. He is highly experienced in negotiating with insurance companies to ensure his clients receive a full settlement.
Holding Trucking Companies Responsible
Attorney Samir Hadeed has the strength and perseverance to stand up for you against the trucking companies’ aggressive legal tactics. His compassion for you is also a source of great strength in these issues. Contact him today at 412-643-0768 or send him an email to get started.