Truck accidents are often catastrophic, bringing severe injuries, overwhelming damage, and a complicated legal battle. When a collision involves a commercial vehicle like a tractor trailer or semi-truck, you are not only dealing with your physical recovery but also facing powerful trucking companies and their insurers. At The Rummel Firm, we are not afraid to take on the trucking industry and their insurers to secure the compensation you rightfully deserve. Our experience navigating the intricate federal regulations and aggressive defense tactics of trucking companies ensures that your case gets the thorough attention it needs to achieve the best possible outcome.
The Rummel Firm has extensive experience handling commercial vehicle crashes, navigating the additional layers of legal complexity such as government safety regulations, hours-of-service rules, and vehicle inspection records. Our team acts quickly to investigate accidents thoroughly and gather crucial evidence before it disappears. We handle all communications with trucking companies and insurers so you can heal without the added stress of legal battles. Contact us early to ensure your claim is in the strongest possible position.
Truck crashes cause particularly severe injuries due to the size and weight of commercial vehicles. Pennsylvania alone had over 7,500 tractor-trailer collisions in 2022, with fatal heavy truck crashes reaching a five-year high, emphasizing the need for experienced legal guidance.
Jackknife accidents occur when the trailer of a large truck swings sharply toward the cab, forming a 90-degree angle similar to a folding pocket knife. This sudden movement often happens when a driver brakes abruptly or loses control. Jackknife crashes are especially dangerous because the swinging trailer can hit multiple vehicles across several lanes, causing multi-vehicle pileups and severe injuries.
Underride accidents happen when a smaller passenger vehicle slides underneath the trailer of a tractor-trailer, usually during rear-end or side collisions. These crashes are among the deadliest in trucking accidents because the truck’s massive frame can shear off the roof of the smaller vehicle, leading to catastrophic injuries or fatalities. Many trailers are required to have safety guards, but unfortunately, some trucks lack properly maintained guards, increasing the underride risk.
Trucks have large blind spots on all sides where the driver cannot see other vehicles. Blind spot accidents occur when trucks change lanes or make turns without spotting cars, motorcycles, or pedestrians in these zones. These collisions can be deadly, as vehicles lurking in blind spots may be sideswiped, forced off the road, or caught in dangerous positions.
Due to their size, trucks often make wide right or left turns, swinging into adjacent lanes to navigate corners safely. When other drivers or pedestrians fail to anticipate these wide turns, collisions can occur. Wide turn accidents often happen in urban areas or tight intersections, resulting in serious injuries to nearby vehicles or pedestrians caught in the truck’s path.
Rear-end crashes happen when a truck strikes the back of a slower or stopped vehicle. Because trucks require significantly longer distances to stop—sometimes up to two football fields at highway speeds—driver distraction, fatigue, or speeding can lead to devastating rear-end collisions. The force of impact often results in severe injuries, including whiplash, spinal trauma, and internal injuries, and frequently causes multi-car pileups.
Truck accidents can permanently alter your life. The Rummel Firm offers free consultations and works on a contingency fee basis, meaning if we don’t win, you owe us nothing. Contact us today at (412) 790-1456 or visit us online to get started. Let The Rummel Firm fight to secure your rights and the justice you deserve.
