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Trucking Accidents

Allentown Truck Accident Lawyer

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If you were sharing the road with a big rig, semi-truck, tanker truck, or another large commercial vehicle and were involved in an accident, now is the time to call Knafo Law Offices. In 2016 alone, tractor-trailer accidents increased to more than 119,000 injury crashes and more than 4,000 fatalities as a result of truck accidents.

Our Allentown truck accident attorneys can review the circumstances surrounding your accident and the injuries you experienced to assess the value of your claim and determine the best way to move forward to recover maximum compensation. No doubt, rebuilding your life after a truck accident can be a difficult undertaking. It is not impossible, however, and we want to help.

Since 1982, our firm has represented the injured in personal injury and wrongful death claims involving all types of motor vehicle accidents, including those caused by large trucks. We recognize the catastrophic nature of these collisions and use our considerable experience and resources to protect truck accident victims’ rights during every stage of their insurance claims or lawsuits.

For a free truck accident consultation, contact Knafo Law Offices at (610) 756-1098.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Truck accidents can result from a combination of unfortunate events and mishaps. Weather conditions, such as rain or fog, can impair visibility and road traction, leading to increased stopping distances for large vehicles. Traffic patterns and congestion in urban areas like Allentown can also create hazardous situations where truck drivers may struggle to navigate safely. Additionally, mechanical failures due to poor maintenance and inspections compromise vehicle integrity and performance. Therefore, it is crucial to identify these contributing factors to support valid claims and seek rightful compensation.

Our team investigates truck accidents caused by:

  • Truck driver negligence
  • Violations of hours of service regulations
  • Truck driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs
  • Trucker cell phone use while driving
  • Unsafe lane changes
  • Over-correcting, overturning, or other errors
  • Truck brake failure
  • Improper maintenance or inspections of commercial trucks
  • Overloaded trucks
  • Unbalanced or improperly secured truck loads
  • Dangerous roadways
  • Defective truck or auto parts

Understanding Hours-of-Service Regulations

In an effort to prevent accidents and keep motorists safe, truckers are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FMCSA has many regulations that drivers and their trucking companies must follow; one of these important regulations is hours-of-service regulations. Hours-of-service regulations determine how many hours a trucker can drive and when they must rest or take meal breaks.

According to hours-of-service regulations, truck drivers are allowed to work up to 14 hours in a day, but only 11 of these hours can be spent driving. The remaining time must be spent on meal breaks or rest breaks. Of these break periods, the FMCSA requires that truckers take a 30-minute break by their 8th hour of starting their workday. When the workday ends, truckers are required to rest for at least 10 consecutive hours.

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    • $1.2 Million Auto Accident

      Client received $1.2 million in an auto accident settlement.

    • $900 Thousand Car Accident

      Landed a six-figured settlement in a car accident case.

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      Car accident case settled at $550,000 for client.

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      We have extensive legal experience handling accident and personal injury cases since 1982.

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