Who Can Be Held Liable in a Semi-Truck Accident?
Who can be held liable in a semi-truck accident depends on who controlled the driver, owned the equipment, loaded the freight, arranged the shipment, maintained the truck, and supplied any failed part. A serious Pennsylvania truck crash often involves more than one responsible business, even when the police report lists only the truck driver and […]
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Understanding Bad Faith Insurance Practices in Truck Accident Cases
Bad faith insurance practices in truck accident cases can expose an injured person to extended waiting while medical bills, lost income, and daily expenses continue to grow. A commercial insurer may offer far less than the harm supports. Pennsylvania law provides remedies when an insurer knowingly or recklessly lacks a reasonable basis for its conduct. […]
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How Truck Driver Fatigue Leads to Accidents
Understanding how truck driver fatigue leads to accidents can help an injured person identify why a commercial vehicle drifted across a lane, failed to stop, or struck traffic at highway speed. Fatigue slows reaction time, weakens judgment, reduces attention, and can cause a driver to fall asleep for several seconds without realizing it. Crashes involving […]
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Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Semi-Truck Accident
The days after a violent truck collision can feel completely overwhelming. Pain gets worse. Bills start arriving. And somewhere in the background, an insurance company with experience handling these claims is already building its case while you are still focused on getting through the day. At Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers, we know how […]
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The Role of Black Box Data in Truck Accident Investigations
After a truck accident, you’re likely dealing with serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and the terrifying memory of an 80,000-pound vehicle colliding with your car. While you focus on healing, something critical is happening behind the scenes: evidence is disappearing. The trucking company’s investigators are already working to control the narrative, and the digital data […]
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A Tractor-Trailer Hit Me. Do I Need a Lawyer?
If you’re lucky enough to survive a tractor-trailer collision, taking legal action may be at the front of your mind. Consider hiring an attorney to handle your tractor-trailer accident case and advocate for you. Filing a civil lawsuit and pursuing compensation for your injuries can be challenging, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the process. Let […]
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What To Do If a Truck Loses Its Load and Causes an Accident
It’s not something most people think about until it happens. You’re driving along I-76 or the Pennsylvania Turnpike, maybe heading to work or running errands, when suddenly a truck ahead of you drops part of its load. In an instant, your normal day can take a sudden and dangerous turn, with lasting consequences. Truckload accidents […]
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Common Causes of Truck Accidents on I-76 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike
The Pennsylvania Turnpike runs for more than 360 miles across the southern portion of the state and sees more than 200 million vehicles each year. Every day, upwards of 550,000 travelers use the Turnpike to commute to work and other destinations, including a significant number of semi-truck drivers. Understanding common causes of truck accidents on […]
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Common Reasons Why Truck Drivers Drive Distracted
Over the past few decades, distracted driving has gone from a serious but somewhat rare problem to the number-one cause of traffic accidents all over the United States. Unfortunately, commercial tractor-trailer drivers are not immune from this trend, and when big rig operators allow their minds to wander away from the road, they can—and all […]
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Tragic Collision on Route 322 in Honey Brook Township Results in Fatality
In the early hours of October 10, a devastating collision between a car and a tractor-trailer occurred on Route 322 in Honey Brook Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The accident happened around 4:15 a.m. between N. Birdell and Cambridge roads, resulting in the tragic death of the car’s driver. Emergency responders faced challenges at the scene, […]
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