Truck Accidents
Pittsburgh Truck Accident Lawyers
Pennsylvania 18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys
Pittsburgh Truck Accident Lawyers
Due to their size and speed, an accident involving a semi-truck is likely to cause more significant damage than other automobile accidents. Injuries in truck accidents are typically worse and often require serious and prolonged medical treatment. The worst truck accidents involve fatal injuries, and the families of victims face significant emotional and financial hardship.
When a truck accident is the result of negligence or error by the driver or the trucking company, the Law Office of Melvin L. Vatz can help victims and their families obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost income and other damages resulting from the accident.
We know how difficult it can be for accident victims to get the compensation that they deserve from insurance carriers and trucking companies. We have seen what our clients and their families go through after an accident, and we understand the hardships they face. At the Law Office of Melvin L. Vatz, we provide advice and comfort for people who have been seriously injured in trucking accidents in Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities of Allegheny County.
Causes of Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania
There are many reasons why semi-trucks, tractor trailers, delivery trucks and other commercial trucks are involved in accidents on highways and roads in Pennsylvania, including:
- Failure to inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Insufficient maintenance
- Long shifts and unrealistic schedules for drivers
- Driver fatigue
- Aggressive driving and speeding
- Drug use
- Jackknifing
- Cell phone use
At the Law Office of Melvin L. Vatz, our firm thoroughly investigates trucking accidents to understand the facts and circumstances that led to injury or death. We will visit the scene to take photographs, measure skid marks and assess other physical evidence of the accident. We will also review maintenance records, the driver’s logbooks and safety record, and company policies to ensure that everything was done in compliance with state and federal law. Our law office will also interview witnesses, review police reports and investigate any other pertinent information that may help us reconstruct the accident.
Contact Us if You Have Been Involved in a Truck Accident
If you or someone that you love has been injured in a truck accident, contact us at the Law Office of Melvin L. Vatztoday and get the experienced representation that you deserve. We will work with the trucking company and their insurance carrier to obtain the compensation that you need to move forward.
Get the advice and help that you need by calling our Pittsburgh office at (412) 391-3030. We offer free consultations and you will pay no attorney fees unless you obtain compensation on your claim.