Trucking Accidents

Experienced Beaver County, Pittsburgh area, and Western PA Lawyer for Trucking Accident Victims

Trucks are vital to our country. The trucking industry provides thousands of good jobs for people and their trucks deliver the goods to our stores that allow us to live the comfortable lives we lead. Commercial trucks though, by their very nature are exceptionally large and heavy. Truck drivers must therefore be extra careful in operating their vehicles. Trucks have longer stopping distances because of their weight and the turning radius of trucks are much greater than that of a passenger car. Commercial vehicles are also driven much heavier than cars, creating a risk that a truck’s mechanical functions can fail. Commercial truckers also tend to drive long distance and face a risk of falling asleep while driving.

Mechanical failure or driver negligence can lead to a crash between a truck and a car. When this happens, the occupants of the car can suffer significant injuries because of the difference in size and weight between the truck and the car. If you have been injured because of the negligence of a truck driver, contact Pennsylvania’s Palmieri & Matvey today. We are a full-service personal injury law firm, based in Aliquippa, representing injured victims and their families.

Common Causes of Truck Crashes

Driving too fast
Steering overcorrection
Overloaded/overweight vehicle
Intoxicated, inattentive or sleepy driver
Mechanical failure due to poor maintenance

Contact Attorney Matvey today at 724-774-0999 to discuss your accident case.

2007 National Crash Facts

4,584 Large Trucks and 278 Buses Involved in Fatal Crashes

4,808 Fatalities in Crashes Involving Large Trucks and 322 Fatalities in Crashes Involving Buses

139,587 Large Trucks and 12,917 Buses Involved in Non-Fatal Crashes

56,487 Large Trucks and 6,953 Buses Involved in Injury Crashes

83,908 Injuries in Crashes Involving Large Trucks and 15,888 Injuries in Crashes Involving Buses

83,100 Large Trucks and 5,964 Buses Involved in Towaway Crashes

2,248 Large Trucks and 10 Buses Involved in Hazmat (HM) Placard Crashes

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: Large vehicle crash Statistics

Contact Attorney Matvey for a Free Initial Consultation – Fees Based on Results for You

If you have been injured in a crash caused by a tractor-trailer truck or other commercial vehicle, please contact attorney Thomas R. Matvey. We believe you have right to full compensation and will fight to protect your interests.

Visit our office for a free consultation regarding your trucking accident. We will deal with the insurance companies so you can focus your attention on recovery. Attorney Thomas R. Matvey, is an experienced negotiator and litigator and has handled numerous injury and third-party claims. Should we be unable to reach an agreement in your case, we can file a lawsuit to protect your rights. When we sue on your behalf, we will guide you through the legal system and protect your rights. Lawsuits involving trucking companies can be filed against the truck driver and the commercial trucking company, ensuring that the lawsuit properly protects all available claims for your injuries stemming from the truck accident.

Contact Attorney Matvey today at 724-774-0999 to discuss your accident case.

From offices in Center Township, Aliquippa, law offices of Palmieri & Matvey, P.C. serves the personal injury and estate administration needs of Western and Southwestern Pennsylvania including the communities of Aliquippa, Center Twp, Beaver, Ambridge, Baden, Beaver Falls, Bridgewater, Chippewa Twp, Conway, Coraopolis, Cranberry Twp, Economy, Ellwood City, Freedom, Harmony, Hopewell, Leetsdale, Midland, Monaca, Moon Twp, New Brighton, New Castle, Patterson Twp, Pittsburgh, Rochester, Shippingport and Vanport; as well as Beaver County, Allegheny County, Washington County, Butler County and Lawrence County and other areas of Western PA.