Allentown Truck Accident Lawyer

When you call Kalikhman & Rayz, you will reach an Allentown personal injury lawyer. We make sure you will always speak to an attorney when you contact our team, that way you can have your questions answered promptly. Reach out today to learn how we can help you fight for the money you need and deserve based on your truck accident and injuries.

Let Our Allentown Truck Accident Lawyer Hold the Trucking Company Liable

At Kalikhman & Rayz, our lawyers understand Pennsylvania traffic accidents. They are a primary focus of our firm and we have helped many clients recover fair compensation following a crash. Large truck and tractor-trailer crash cases are even more complex than your average car accident case, and we navigate them successfully on a regular basis.

When a commercial truck driver causes a collision, it often occurs for the same reasons as any other auto accident. Examples of truck driver negligence include:

• Failing to yield when turning
• They fail to obey a traffic signal or sign
• They do not clear an adjacent lane before merging into it
• They fail to maintain their lane properly

Some crash causes are unique to commercial vehicles, such as jackknife accidents, load shifts, and violating hours of service regulations. However, many of the contributing factors are common among all drivers, too. This could include:

• Speeding
• Drunk driving
• Drugged driving
• Drowsy driving

Another thing that is different in a crash caused by a commercial vehicle driver is liability. While the driver is legally liable, their employer is likely either directly or vicariously liable, too. This often means we file a claim or lawsuit against the trucking company or another corporation instead of holding an individual accountable.

Insurance and Truck Accidents

Under 75 Pa. C.S.A. § 1705, Pennsylvania has a complex car insurance system. Drivers can opt for limited tort or full tort coverage, and this could affect your truck accident case. Our team understands these rules and can give you the information you need to make the right decisions about your case.

Choose Our Compassionate Attorneys as Your Allentown Truck Accident Lawyers

Kalikhman & Rayz is available 24/7 to help you. We provide the personalized attention your truck accident case needs and that you deserve. You can trust our award-winning lawyers to manage your case in a diligent, compassionate, and knowledgeable way.

Since 2005, our firm has aimed to ensure every client has the knowledge and data they need to make the best decisions about their injury cases. Our attorneys provide this information and guidance that accident victims are unlikely to have without an experienced lawyer on their side. We strive to ensure you have answers to your questions immediately and treat every client with respect.

We also want you to be able to focus on healing and recovery. For this reason, we manage the insurance carriers and trucking companies for you. In addition, we know the insurance companies do not have your best interests in mind. We can protect you from their unethical or unfair tactics and protect your right to a fair payout.

What Damages Can an Allentown Injury Attorney Recover Based on My Truck Accident Case?

Large trucks have a significant size and weight difference over most passenger cars. When the two collide, injuries are often serious. This is especially true on I-78, I-476, and the Lehigh Valley Thruway, where speed limits are higher than on surface streets.

When severe injuries occur, the Mattioli Level I Trauma Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Cedar Crest is generally where patients go for treatment. This facility and its associated children’s hospital provide the highest level of trauma care available in Allentown. This facility can treat and rehabilitate:

• Traumatic brain injuries, head trauma, and concussions
• Back, neck, and spinal cord injuries
• Internal injuries and bleeding
• Serious burns, including thermal burns and road rash
• Traumatic amputations and loss of limb use injuries
• Compound fractures and crush injuries

Our attorneys know how much these treatments and therapies can cost. We have extensive experience helping clients recover the money they need to pay for to-date and future care costs, alongside other expenses and losses. Some of the most common recoverable damages in these cases include:

• Pain and suffering and other non-economic losses stemming from the emotional and mental distress victims suffer
• Current and future medical bills and any related expenses
• Lost income from time missed working
• Reduced ability to work and earn if there are lasting disabilities due to their injuries
• Personal property repair or replacement, including for the involved vehicle
• Additional out-of-pocket costs documented with receipts

Wrongful Death in an Allentown Truck Accident

Unfortunately, not all truck accident victims in Allentown survive their injuries. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), 164 people died in heavy truck crashes in 2022. The same year, there were 31 fatalities in auto accidents in Lehigh County alone.

If you lost a loved one in an Allentown collision caused by a careless truck driver or another issue with a large commercial vehicle, our wrongful death lawyer can help. We represent families whose loved ones died in a negligence accident. Contact us today to learn more.

What Is the Deadline for Filing an Allentown Truck Accident Lawsuit?

You only have a limited time to file a complaint to begin a lawsuit in the Lehigh County Courts. We must meet this deadline to protect your ability to take the case to trial and ask a jury to award appropriate compensation. You could lose the right to sue if you miss the deadline set by 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524(2). You generally have up to two years to get started.

However, there are many reasons why you will want to call us well before this deadline. The sooner we begin our investigation, the stronger the case. Some evidence disappears with time, which could jeopardize our ability to build a strong case. In addition, we can protect you from the nefarious tricks insurance companies often use to reduce the value of a claim early in a case. This could include:

• Offering a lowball settlement
• Telling you it is a “final offer”
• Trying to use your own words against you
• Trying to get you to settle the case before you know the cost of your current and future care