What’s difference between truck accidents and other vehicle accidents?Although same laws of negligence apply, there are special Vehicle Code sections that apply only to commercial truck drivers and trucking companies. Truck drivers also have special licensing and training requirements which generally make truck accidents harder to defend but easier for plaintiffs to win.
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How do I deal with trucking companies or their insurance carriers after a truck accident?
The first thing you should do is consult with an expert truck accident attorney. The last thing you want to do is your own negotiation with a trucking company about your trucking accident. Most trucking companies are highly skilled at truck accident investigation and claims. Anything you say or sign may be held against you further down road. For a NO-OBLIGATION, free consultation with an expert truck accident lawyer attorney, click here.
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Who can sue in a truck accident injury or death case?
Anyone who is injured or has had a loved one killed in a truck accident can sue as long as some other person or entity is at fault for accident. This includes adults and children (who can sue through guardians or parents); and even truck drivers if another person or entity was at fault for accident.
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Who can be sued in a truck accident case?
Any person or entity who was at fault for causing truck accident can be sued including truck driver and trucking company, owner of trailer, shipper, as well as any other driver, person or entity who contributed to accident, such as manufacturer of one of vehicles involved in accident, manufacturer of a tire that contributed to accident or owner of any public or private property whose negligence contributed to accident.
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My accident occurred in New Jersey but I live in Pennsylvania. Should I hire a Pennsylvania truck accident lawyer or a New Jersey truck accident lawyer?
That’s a good question. A prominent truck accident law firm will have co-counsel in several states. Your case can be filed where you live or where trucking company is incorporated; where trucking company does business; or where trucking accident happened.