Truck Accident Attorneys

Camp Hill, Shippensburg, Chambersburg, Carlisle, Mechanicsburg, Newville

Our law firm is located in a unique part of the country. Approximately 80% of the nation's population is within a two-day drive of Carlisle. As a result, we experience an unusually large volume of truck traffic.

The Trucking Industry in Carlisle, Pennsylvania

About 3,000 truck loads begin and end their journey in Carlisle each day. Throughout the day, more than 60,000 trucks pass through the town, transporting goods accounting for almost 10% of America's $12.5 trillion gross domestic product.

Between 15,000 and 20,000 trucks travel on I-81 in Cumberland County each day. At any given time, day or night, there are approximately 800 trucks idling in local truck stops.

As a result of the tremendous volume of truck traffic in Cumberland County, we experience a large number of truck accidents. Many victims turn to Saidis Sullivan Law for representation when injured in a collision with a truck, giving us a wealth of experience in the field of truck accident personal injury law.

A Unique Type of Road Hazard

Due to their large size and high wheel base, trucks are much more prone to accidents on the highway. The rigorous schedule kept by truck drivers further increases this risk.

There are many factors that cause truck accidents. Some of the most common include:

• Truck driver fatigue
• Equipment failure
• Jackknifing
• Large blind spots caused by trailers
• Oversized or overloaded trucks
• Drug and alcohol abuse
• Unfamiliarity with truck route
• Driving at excessive speeds
• Adverse weather conditions
• Improper training

Truck accidents frequently result in catastrophic injury. Many people hurt in these accidents suffer from serious injuries including loss of a limb, severe burns, traumatic brain injury, or wrongful death.

A Complex Area of Law

Truck accident lawsuits are generally more complex than those involving auto accidents. Many state and federal laws regulate the trucking industry, and there are frequently more parties held liable in the lawsuit.

The insurance companies involved with the trucking industry have a great deal of legal resources at their disposal to help minimize their losses in the event of a catastrophic truck accident. They will aggressively fight your claim, generally offering you a settlement that is far less than you deserve for your injuries. It is important to be represented by an experienced truck accident lawyer so that you receive proper compensation for your damages.

Please contact the truck accident attorneys at Saidis Sullivan Law today if you have been injured in a truck accident in the Central Pennsylvania area, including Carlisle, Camp Hill, or Chambersburg.

 

888-664-6222

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• Auto Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Serious Injury Cases
• Personal Injury
• Slip and Fall Injuries