Red Lion Truck Accident Lawyers
Experienced representation when truck accidents injure drivers, passengers, and pedestrians in South Central Pennsylvania
Truck drivers are responsible for any accidents they cause due to their negligence. At KBG Injury Law, we have more than 40 years of experience representing injury victims and their families. Our Red Lion truck accident lawyers demand full compensation for all your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost income, property damage, and other financial and personal damages. We’re ready to help you fight for all the compensation you deserve. We’re ready to help you today.
How can we help?
- How dangerous are truck accidents?
- What are the causes of truck accidents in Red Lion?
- What types of truck accidents do you handle in Red Lion?
- Who is liable for a Red Lion truck accident?
- What types of injuries do truck accidents cause?
- What’s the value of my truck accident case in Pennsylvania?
- Do you have a Red Lion truck accident lawyer near me?
How dangerous are truck accidents?
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported in 2022 that 45 died in heavy truck accidents.
Trucks are normally much more dangerous than cars for many reasons including:
- Trucks require additional driving skills. The people who drive commercial trucks must have a commercial driver’s license.
- Trucks need more stopping distance and time to stop.
- Trucks have dangerous blind spots.
- The size, weight, and length of trucks make them difficult to control.
- Truck accidents have more impact than car accidents because trucks are much heavier.
- Truck drivers often drive while they’re tired or distracted.
What are the causes of truck accidents in Red Lion?
Most truck accidents are due to driver negligence. Our Red Lion truck accident lawyers have the skills, experience, and resources to show the accident that injured you or took the life of a loved one was due to:
- Distracted driving caused by texting, using a smartphone, looking at a GPS, grooming, eating, drinking, or other causes
- Driving while fatigued including noncompliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Hours of Service Rules
- Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Violating a Pennsylvania driving law like exceeding the speed limit or tailgating
- Failing to handle the truck’s blind spots
- Not loading or securing the truck cargo
- Failing to back out cautiously
Trucking companies and truck manufacturers may be liable for truck accidents in Red Lion if:
- The driver was the trucking company’s employee
- Failed to inspect, maintain, and fix their trucks
- Failed to vet their drivers
- Failed to educate their drivers about how to drive safely for the specific type of truck
- Defective truck parts such as the brakes, fuel lines, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems
What types of truck accidents do you handle in Red Lion?
At KBG Injury Law, we represent truck accident victims in all types of accidents including:
- Head-on crashes
- Rear-end accidents
- Intersection accidents
- T-bone/broadside accidents
- Passing accidents
- Merging accidents
- Single-vehicle accidents
- Multiple-vehicle accidents
We also represent victims in the following types of truck accidents that are usually unique to trucks:
- Backing-out accidents. Trucks often must back into traffic from loading docks, parking lots, and driveways. Red Lion truck drivers should try to avoid the need to back out. When backing out is necessary, drivers should use spotters, digital technology, and other strategies to ensure the back-out is safe.
- Blind-spot accidents. Most trucks only have windows on their front and a little bit on the front of the sides. This means most drivers need to rely on mirrors and any camera or video technology to shift lanes or make turns. Drivers should also use their horns and turn signals to protect nearby drivers.
- Cargo accidents. There are federal laws and industry standards for loading trucks and securing the cargo depending on the type of cargo. Cargo that moves when the truck is moving can cause the driver to lose control. Cargo spills can create havoc for any cars or people nearby.
- Jackknife accidents. This type of truck accident occurs when a tractor and a trailer move in different directions. The tractor and trailer fold together like the blades of a knife. The risk factors for jackknife accidents include speeding, curved roads, truck skids, and shifting cargo.
- Rollover accidents. Trucks are more prone to rolling over than cars due to the location of their center of gravity. The risk factors for truck rollovers include speeding, moving cargo, and sharp turns. Trucks that roll over may kill the driver and endanger anyone nearby.
- Tire blowouts. Most trucks have more than four tires. Eighteen-wheelers, by definition, have 18 tires. Just one blowout can cause a driver to lose control of their truck. Drivers and trucking companies should inspect the tire pressure, tread, and condition of each tire before each trip.
- Underride accidents. Federal laws require that trucks have rear guards to prevent small cars from sliding underneath – crushing the occupants of the car. Trucking companies should also install front and side guards.
- Wide-turn accidents. Long trucks often need to use a second lane to complete their turn. Cars, especially cars to the right of a turning truck, can be crushed if the driver isn’t cautious.
Who is liable for a Red Lion truck accident?
At KBG Injury Law, we file claims against everyone responsible for your accident, including:
- The driver of the truck
- The truck driver’s employer
- The owners of the truck
- Every company involved in the shipment
- The manufacturers of any defective truck parts
- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
- Truck maintenance and repair companies
- Other negligent drivers
Our Red Lion truck accident lawyers also file personal injury and wrongful death claims against any seller of alcohol if they served the driver who is responsible for your accident while that driver was visibly intoxicated.
What types of injuries do truck accidents cause?
KBG Injury Law handles every type of catastrophic, permanent, or serious injury including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage, including paralysis
- Traumatic amputation of any body part
- Simple, complex, compound, and multiple fractures
- Shoulder, neck, and back injuries
- Burn injuries
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Crush injuries including internal bleeding, broken ribs, and organ damage
- Nerve and tissue damage
- Muscle, tendon, and ligament damage
- Vision or hearing loss
- Heart failure
- Wrongful death
What’s the value of my truck accident case in Pennsylvania?
Our Red Lion personal injury lawyers review with your medical team what injuries you have, what medical care you need, the cost of your medical care, and how your injuries are making every day of your life difficult.
We demand compensation for your current and future:
- Medical costs including surgeries, hospital stays, doctor visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, assistive devices, and medications
- Lost income and benefits including permanent disability
- Physical pain and emotional suffering
- Scars and disfigurement
- Loss of bodily function
- Loss of life’s pleasures
- Property damage
Our Red Lion truck accident lawyers can also file a claim for wrongful death damages for the families of loved ones who died due to the fault of others. Wrongful death damages include:
- The funeral and burial costs
- Any outstanding medical bills
- The amount of financial support your loved one would have provided each family member
- The value of the loss of comfort, support, guidance, and household services your loved one would have provided each family member
Do you have a Red Lion truck accident lawyer near me?
At KBG Injury Law, we meet clients and families at our South York office located at 2121 S Queen Street, right off I-83If you’re too injured to come to our office, our lawyers do meet clients at their homes or a nearby health facility. We also consult with clients by phone and through online conferences.
We’ll answer all your questions and explain each step of the claims process.
Speak with our experienced Red Lion truck accident lawyers now
Many truck accidents cause unbearable pain and suffering. Most victims need long-term medical care and can’t work for months, years, or permanently. At KBG Injury Law, our lawyers are trusted by former clients and respected by insurance companies and defense lawyers. To fight for all the compensation you deserve, please call us or complete our contact form today to schedule a free consultation. We handle truck accident claims on a contingency fee basis. KBG Injury Law maintains offices in York, Lancaster, Hanover, Harrisburg, and Gettysburg for your convenience.