Trucking Accidents

Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers Representing Victims of Trucking Accidents in Pennsylvania and Delaware

Accidents involving large commercial trucks and tractor trailers often result in significant personal injury and property damage.  Victims of large truck accidents, including tractor trailer collisions, are entitled to compensation for their injuries.  The Philadelphia trucking accident lawyers at Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP devote their practice to obtaining the maximum compensation for their clients to cover costs of past and future medical treatment, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, mental anguish and loss of consortium.

Our trucking accident lawyers in Pennsylvania and Delaware have the experience and knowledge to pursue trucking accident claims which often involve multiple defendants and we have the resources to conduct thorough truck accident investigations in order to hold all potentially responsible parties accountable, including truck drivers, truck owners, truck leasing companies, maintenance companies, loading/shipping companies and truck/truck part manufacturers.

Our Pennsylvania Trucking Accidents Lawyers Understand Federal Motor Carrier Laws and Regulations

Large truck accident claims present challenges for victims seeking compensation for their trucking accident injuries.  The interstate trucking industry is subject to a number of federal laws and regulations, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.  To successfully litigate a tractor trailer or large truck accident lawsuit, extensive knowledge of these laws and regulations is necessary.

The highly regarded Philadelphia personal injury law firm of Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP has dedicated their practice to handling personal injuries caused by truck accidents. They are familiar with all aspects of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as well as the complex insurance issues associated with large truck accident claims in Pennsylvania and Delaware.  Our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers will work tirelessly to ensure that you or your loved one injured in a truck accident will receive the compensation to which you are entitled. Our experienced Philadelphia personal injury lawyers will tell you what to do after a truck accident.

At Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP, our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers represent clients injured in trucking accidents that result from:

  • Untrained drivers
  • Unsafe working conditions for drivers
  • Driver fatigue
  • Improper maintenance of trucks
  • Driver drug abuse
  • Overloading of trucks
  • Defective truck equipment
  • Speeding
  • Failure to check blind zones or “no zones”
  • Failure to use signals while changing lanes
  • Aggressive/reckless driving
  • Incorrectly secured cargo
  • Distracted drivers
  • Other driver negligence

Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers at Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP: Protecting the Rights of Truck Accident Victims in Pennsylvania and Delaware

If you or your loved one has been involved in a trucking accident in Pennsylvania or Delaware and has suffered serious bodily injury or death and/or property damage to your automobile, call our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers as soon as possible.  You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.  For more information about tractor trailer accident laws in Pennsylvania and Delaware, or to discuss your potential claim, call the Philadelphia personal injury law firm of Edelstein Martin & Nelson, LLP at (215) 731-9900 or toll free (800) 300-0909 or submit an online inquiry to set up your free initial consultation with an experienced Philadelphia personal injury lawyer.