If you were hurt in a crash with a tractor-trailer or other commercial truck on I-80 near Bloomsburg, the trucking company and its insurer will start protecting themselves right away. Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers represents people injured in truck and highway crashes throughout Columbia County, and our lawyers come to you in Bloomsburg at home, in the hospital or by video.
Our nearest office is in Lewisburg, about 30 miles west of Bloomsburg on the same stretch of I-80. A free case review costs you nothing.
I-80 Crashes Near Bloomsburg
I-80 is one of the busiest truck routes in Pennsylvania, and it runs just north of Bloomsburg with two interchanges: Exit 232 (Route 42, Buckhorn) and Exit 236 (Route 487, Lightstreet). Serious crashes on this stretch often involve:
Rear-end crashes when traffic slows near the exits or a work zone
Unsafe lane changes and sideswipes by trucks
Tired or distracted drivers on long hauls
Speeding in rain, fog and winter weather
Overloaded or poorly secured cargo
Brake and tire failures from poor maintenance
Who Can Be Responsible for a Truck Crash
Truck crashes often involve more than one responsible party, and each may carry its own insurance:
The truck driver
The trucking company that hired, trained or supervised the driver
The company that loaded the cargo
The company that maintained the truck
The maker of a defective part
Interstate trucking companies generally must carry at least $750,000 in liability coverage for general freight under federal rules (49 CFR 387.9), and many carry more. That can matter when injuries are serious.
Evidence That Must Be Saved Quickly
Trucks carry electronic logging devices and engine data that show speed, braking and hours behind the wheel. Federal rules limit how long a driver may drive, and log data can show whether those limits were broken. Some of this data can be overwritten or lost if no one asks for it. A lawyer can send a preservation letter to the trucking company right away, along with requests for the driver’s file, inspection and maintenance records, and dash camera footage.
What to Do After an I-80 Truck Accident
Call 911 and get medical care. Serious injuries are often treated at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, a Level I trauma center.
Get the Pennsylvania State Police report number.
Write down the truck company name, USDOT number and trailer number if you can.
Take photos and get witness names and phone numbers.
Do not give a recorded statement to the trucking company’s insurer before you get advice.
Bloomsburg Truck Accident FAQs
How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
Generally two years from the date of the crash (42 Pa.C.S. 5524).
Does limited tort apply to a truck crash?
It can, if you were in your own car. But limited tort has exceptions, including serious injuries, and it generally does not apply if you were riding in a commercial vehicle. Read about limited tort exceptions.
Where will my case be filed?
A crash near Exits 232 or 236 is usually in Columbia County, where cases are filed at the courthouse on W. Main Street in Bloomsburg. Some truck cases can be filed in other counties or in federal court.
Do you have an office in Bloomsburg?
Our nearest office is in Lewisburg. Our lawyers come to you in Bloomsburg, at home, in the hospital or by video.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
Nothing up front. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you.
