Proving Liability and Damages in Truck Accidents
At the Philadelphia law firm of Huber & Palsir, we represent the victims of accidents involving semi tractor-trailer rigs and other commercial vehicles. If you need advice about your right to compensation for injuries suffered in a truck accident of any kind, contact us in Philadelphia for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
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Recovering damages against the owner or driver of a commercial vehicle responsible for serious accident injuries is a much different exercise from private auto accident litigation. Most obviously, the injuries are likely to be far more severe, such as permanent spinal cord trauma or brain damage. Another distinctive aspect of truck accident litigation is the fact that the defendant is generally covered by commercial fleet or general liability insurance with $1 million or more in coverage.
While it's reassuring to know that you'll have a source of compensation to support your recovery from long-term injuries or extended periods of lost income, there's a downside as well. You won't have the option of settling your claim for the other driver's policy limits of $50,000 or $100,000. Instead, you'll be expected to document every detail of your past and future losses, including pain and suffering, up to the full amount of your damages demand.
At Huber & Palsir, our experience with the development and presentation of severe or disabling injury claims can give you a definite advantage toward collecting the full measure of your damages, whether through negotiation or trial.
We handle semi truck and commercial vehicle accident claims of all kinds, including:
- Tractor-trailer accidents caused by unsafe loading practices, negligent hiring, supervision and/or retention, defective equipment, improper inspections or maintenance or driver fatigue
- Public transit accidents involving SEPTA trains or buses
- Taxi, limo or hospitality shuttle van accidents
- Delivery truck accidents
- Construction vehicle accidents
- Accidents involving maintenance or utility vans
- Injuries suffered by professional drivers on the highway or in freight yards
For additional information about our ability to protect your interests in Pennsylvania truck accident litigation, contact a personal injury attorney at Huber & Palsir in Philadelphia.
