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Were you injured by a commercial truck in Pennsylvania? Call Flager Law for a free case evaluation: (215) 953-5200.
Pennsylvania truck accident lawyers at Flager Law have taken on commercial carriers and their insurers across the state for more than three decades. Truck crashes on the PA Turnpike, I-95, I-80, I-78, I-83, and every major highway in the commonwealth produce devastating injuries. The defense is always aggressive. The stakes are always high. We have the experience, the resources, and the strategy to win these cases. The consultation is free and you owe nothing unless we recover for you.
Truck accident cases require specialized knowledge of federal motor carrier rules, commercial insurance, and corporate defense strategy. Flager Law has built that knowledge through more than three decades of commercial vehicle litigation across Pennsylvania. We are based in Bensalem and we serve clients from Philadelphia and the surrounding counties out to Lancaster, Reading, Allentown, Scranton, and beyond.
Just as important, we move fast. Trucking companies dispatch rapid response teams to crash scenes within hours. Their investigators photograph evidence and start building a defense before the ambulance has left. We send our own investigator. We send preservation letters that lock down the black box data, driver logs, and maintenance records before anything can be lost.
Get medical care first. Truck crashes produce serious injuries even at moderate speeds because of the weight difference. Major trauma centers across Pennsylvania include Penn Trauma in Philadelphia, Hershey Medical Center, Allegheny General in Pittsburgh, Lehigh Valley Hospital, and Geisinger in Danville. Whichever center treats you, accept care and follow through.
Next, do not give a recorded statement to the trucking company or its insurer. They will reach out quickly, often within a day. Refer them to us. After that, preserve every document and photograph related to the crash. Time is critical. Federal rules only require some records to be kept for six months, and electronic data can be overwritten quickly.
Commercial truck wrecks tend to cause catastrophic injuries. A fully loaded tractor trailer can weigh up to 40 tons. A passenger car weighs around two. We handle spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, multiple fractures, crush injuries, internal bleeding, amputations, severe burns, and wrongful death across Pennsylvania.
We also see lasting psychological injuries after truck wrecks, including post-traumatic stress and depression. These are real damages under Pennsylvania law and we make sure they are documented. Our medical team works with treating physicians to build a complete picture and project future care needs.
We investigate every angle. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules govern driver hours of service, equipment maintenance, drug and alcohol testing, and driver qualification. When a carrier breaks those rules and someone gets hurt, the violation often supports the case. We pull electronic logging device data, driver qualification files, post-accident drug test results, and DOT inspection records.
Then we identify every responsible party. The driver is one. The trucking company is often another. The cargo loader, the maintenance contractor, and even the truck manufacturer can also be liable. We have county-level pages that go deeper into local issues. See our Philadelphia, Bucks County, and Montgomery County truck accident pages for more.
Pennsylvania has a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims, including truck accident cases. Wrongful death claims also run on a two-year clock. Some claims involving government vehicles, the PA Turnpike Commission, or government-maintained roads may have shorter notice deadlines, sometimes as short as six months.
Pennsylvania also follows modified comparative negligence. You can recover damages as long as you are not more than 50 percent at fault, and your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. Trucking insurers will try to shift blame onto you. We push back with evidence.
Pennsylvania law allows injury victims to recover several categories of damages. The first is medical expenses, including emergency treatment, surgery, hospital stays, follow-up care, physical therapy, prescriptions, and assistive devices. Catastrophic injuries from a truck accident often require surgery, long-term rehabilitation, and assistive equipment, all of which carry significant costs that we make sure are accounted for.
Next, you can recover lost wages and lost earning capacity. If the truck accident kept you out of work, that lost income is recoverable. If your injuries limit your future ability to earn, vocational economists can project that lost capacity over your remaining work life. We work with those experts on serious cases.
Finally, Pennsylvania allows recovery for pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and in qualifying cases, loss of consortium for a spouse. These non-economic damages are real and substantial. We document them carefully so the insurance company cannot dismiss them.
In serious-injury cases, future damages often outweigh the immediate medical bills. Long-term physical therapy, future surgeries, home modifications, in-home care, and reduced earning capacity all need to be calculated and proven. We work with treating physicians and life care planners to project those future costs accurately. The insurer must pay for what your injury will cost over its full duration, not just what has been billed so far.
Insurance companies are businesses. Their goal is to close claims for as little money as possible. After a truck accident, expect a quick call from an adjuster offering to settle for a small amount before you even know the full extent of your injuries. That first offer is almost always a fraction of fair value. Do not accept it without legal advice.
Adjusters also use recorded statements and social media surveillance to build a defense. They may ask seemingly friendly questions that are actually designed to lock you into a story that hurts your case later. They also scan public posts looking for photos or videos that contradict your reported injuries. We handle every communication with the insurer so these tactics cannot derail your claim.
In addition, insurers sometimes delay processing in hopes that injured victims will give up and accept less. We do not let delay become a weapon. We push the claim forward on a steady schedule, and we file suit when an insurer refuses to engage in good faith.
Yes. We are based in Bensalem and serve clients across Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Lancaster, and beyond. We have handled commercial truck cases on every major Pennsylvania highway.
Pennsylvania’s general statute of limitations for personal injury is two years from the date of the crash. Wrongful death claims also run on a two-year clock. Some claims against government entities may have shorter notice deadlines.
There is no meaningful average because cases vary so widely. Soft-tissue injury cases may settle for tens of thousands. Catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases can reach millions. We give a real range after reviewing the facts of your case.
Several parties may share liability. The driver is one. The trucking company is often responsible for negligent hiring, training, or maintenance. Cargo loaders, parts manufacturers, and even municipalities may also bear responsibility depending on the facts.
Nothing up front. We handle every injury case on a contingency basis, which means our fee comes only out of the recovery we win for you. If we do not recover anything, you do not owe a fee. The initial consultation is also always free.
Timelines vary widely. A clear-liability case with moderate injuries may settle in a few months once medical treatment is complete. A disputed case or one involving serious injuries may take a year or longer, especially if it has to go through litigation. We push for the fastest fair result, never the fastest result.
Pennsylvania truck accident victims deserve a firm that understands commercial vehicle law statewide. Call Flager Law at (215) 953-5200 for a free consultation. No fee unless we win.
