Pennsylvania Truck Accident Lawyer
Whether carrying a significant truck load across the country or transporting numerous passengers to their destination, truck drivers, bus operators and other commercial operators have considerable responsibility. The companies that hire mass transit drivers and truckers have a duty to ensure they select employees who will take their job seriously and do their very best to keep passengers and fellow road users safe. Unfortunately, speedy deliveries, stringent transit schedules and focusing on profits are all-too-often put before safety. As a result thousands of people are involved in serious injury or fatal crashes every year.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, bus accident, subway accident or other commercial/mass transit accident, you may have been approached by a company representative or an insurance representative and offered a settlement in exchange for your agreeing not to pursue litigation. Unless you have experienced legal counsel on your side, you could possibly make statements that could damage your chances of recovery and agree to a settlement that simply does not meet your needs. However, at the Baldo Law Offices, in Media, Pennsylvania, it is our job to make sure your rights are protected. Contact us for a free case evaluation.
Holding Negligent People and Companies Accountable
Personal injury attorney Frank Baldo has more than 20 years of experience investigating serious accidents and pursuing liability against the responsible parties. With this experience comes the ability to effectively and thoroughly investigate an accident claim. After an accident, trucking companies and mass transit operators immediately begin and investigation. These companies have virtually unlimited resources, and they often have personnel specifically dedicated to accident investigation. A quick response is vital — evidence disappears, witnesses forget and property damage is repaired. We move quickly to collect and maintain the evidence that will demonstrate the causes of the accident and point to the responsible parties. Unfortunately, many traumatic injuries and wrongful deaths could have been avoided if commercial drivers had operated their vehicles in a safe and responsible manner.
Common Causes Commercial and Mass Transit Accidents
- Truck driver negligence/operator negligence: Driver fatigue caused by too many hours logged behind the wheel can be extremely dangerous. That is why there are federal regulations mandating how many hours are allowable. Some drivers violate regulations to meet demanding delivery deadlines, staying on the road much longer than allowed and then forging their log books to cover up their negligence. Other drivers and transit operators speed to meet schedules and keep passengers on time. The broader category of driver negligence also includes such actions as careless driving, driving under the influence or distracted driving, commonly involving talking on a cell phone, texting or eating.
- Truck company/owner negligence: Some companies are notorious for placing profits before safety. Unrealistic travel times are imposed on drivers — influencing them to speed or log too many hours in violation of safety regulations. Additionally, corners are cut — proper maintenance is not performed, drivers and not properly trained and inexperienced operators load the truck bed (resulting in an unbalanced load or unsecured cargo).
- Manufacturer negligence: Occasionally, it is the manufacturer, engineer, designer or distributor of a specific truck part or other automotive part that is the root of the accident. Defective and dangerous products can lead to tire blowouts, fires and other unsafe incidents that lead to an accident.
We are not intimidated by large trucking companies, transit operators or their insurance companies. We have the experience and determination to expose where they went wrong and fight to protect your rights.
We at Baldo Law Offices invite you to contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation with personal injury attorney Frank Baldo to discuss the injuries you received in a truck accident or mass transit accident. See firsthand how our passion, dedication, care and quality service can make a difference in your personal injury case. Call (610) 565-9500 or toll-free at 1-800-220-3352.
