{"id":247,"date":"2025-10-20T17:14:32","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T22:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/myphillylawyer.adviadev.com\/?page_id=247"},"modified":"2026-02-03T20:43:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T01:43:51","slug":"truck-accidents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia Truck Accident Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>\n\t\t\tYour success is our top priority.\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Is someone looking out for your best interests? If not, we will. We understand that the effects of an injury can last for years and that you need financial and legal support to help you move forward with your life. Our approach has helped us recover millions of dollars in compensation for auto accident victims.<\/p>\n\t\t<h5>\n\t\t\tI had a great experience with my team at this firm. They handled my case thoughtfully and got me a great result. 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However, large trucks are also responsible for an increasing number of serious and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/fatal-car-accident\/\">fatal traffic accidents<\/a> on Philadelphia highways. The portion of Interstate 76 leading into Philadelphia is notorious thorough the country as being a congested &#8211; and dangerous &#8211; highway. On the other side of the city, Interstate 95 connects Philadelphia with other large cities on the Eastern Seaboard, and is recognized as being one of the busiest highways in the country. Each of these highways sees a significant amount of truck traffic, and truck accidents.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of Philadelphia truck accidents are the result of drivers who fail to follow the strict state and federal laws that govern all truck drivers. At MyPhillyLawyer, we aggressively represent accident victims in cases against truck drivers, trucking companies and large insurance companies. MyPhillyLawyer attorneys are well known in the community for being skillful and compassionate advocates for Philadelphia truck accident victims.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tGeneral Truck Accident Statistics\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>A fully-loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. This is about 20 times heavier than the average car.<\/p>\n<p>Loaded semi-truck take up to 40 percent longer to come to a stop than a car. For example, a loaded truck traveling at just 60 miles per hour takes upwards of 335 feet to come to a complete stop. This is slightly greater than the length of a football field.<\/p>\n<p>About 65 percent of all fatal truck accidents occurred between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. and 84 percent of all truck accidents occurred between Monday and Friday.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/truck-accident-stats-.png\" alt=\"truck-accident-stats-\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1460\" width=\"3374\" title=\"truck-accident-stats-\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tNational Truck Accident Statistics\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>It is alarming how frequently incidents involving large trucks occur. In 2021, there were more than half a million accidents involving large trucks across the United States.<\/p>\n<p>In 2020, the United States experienced 415,444 large truck accidents. This number rose to 523,796 in 2021, marking a 26.1% increase in large truck accidents within a year.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, most truck accidents do not lead to fatalities or injuries. In 2020, around 310,000 collisions resulted only in property damage. However, the bad news is that 101,000 truck crashes caused injuries, and 4,444 led to fatalities during that year.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/large-truck-fatalities.png\" alt=\"large-truck-fatalities\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1522\" width=\"2964\" title=\"large-truck-fatalities\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<h6>\n\t\t<a href=\"\/yue\/practice-areas\/\" title=\"Practice Areas\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tPractice Areas\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul id=\"menu-services-core\"><li id=\"menu-item-562\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/personal-injury\/\">Personal Injury<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-565\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/\">Car Accidents<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-8072\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/\">Truck Accidents<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-12082\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/personal-injury\/premises-liability\/slip-and-falls\/\">Slip and Fall<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-563\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/birth-injuries\/\">Birth Injuries<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-564\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/workplace-injuries\/\">Workplace Injuries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\n\t<h4>\n\t\t\tNO RECOVERY, NO FEE. GUARANTEED.\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/yue\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFree Consultation\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>Philadelphia poses several challenges to truck drivers. For instance, sections of Interstate 95 near Fishtown and Port Richmond have been under construction for years. During this time, traffic patterns and speed limits have changed\u00a0and\u00a0lanes have opened and closed, resulting in constant confusion among motorists. At the same time, as Philadelphia has grown, Interstate 76\u00a0has seen a major increase in\u00a0the amount of\u00a0traffic, making it stop-and-go for most parts of the day. Both\u00a0of these\u00a0highways create additional dangers for motorists who must commute alongside truck drivers.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tThe Top Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents in Pennsylvania\t<\/h3>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tThe Majority of Truck Accidents are Preventable\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Traffic, congestion, and construction are not valid excuses for truck drivers to drive dangerously.\u00a0In fact,\u00a0the vast majority of\u00a0Philadelphia truck accidents are preventable, and truck drivers\u00a0are expected\u00a0&#8211; and legally required &#8211; to follow all traffic laws and posted traffic signs. Additionally, truck drivers are required to follow specific state and federal regulations that govern the industry.\u00a0For example,\u00a0there are federal regulations establishing\u00a0how many hours per day and\u00a0per\u00a0week\u00a0that\u00a0a\u00a0truck driver can be on the road.\u00a0For example, truck drivers can only drive for 11 hours a day and must take a 30-minute rest at least every eight hours.<\/p>\n<p>One might expect that, given\u00a0these added protections, the number of truck accidents would be lower than it is.\u00a0However, due to the nature of the trucking industry, certain risks are significantly increased.\u00a0To understand the causes of truck accidents,\u00a0it is helpful to know a little bit\u00a0about how the trucking industry pays truck drivers.<\/p>\n<p>By and large, truck drivers\u00a0are paid\u00a0by the mile. Thus, the more mileage\u00a0that a\u00a0truck driver can cover in a day, the more money he can make.\u00a0This\u00a0incentives\u00a0drivers to\u00a0speed,\u00a0and to spend as much time on the road as possible.\u00a0Additionally, trucking companies expect that a driver will be able to deliver a load by a\u00a0certain\u00a0time, and there may be penalties for drivers who\u00a0are unable to\u00a0complete a delivery by the expected time.<\/p>\n<h6>\n\t\t<a href=\"\/yue\/practice-areas\/\" title=\"Practice Areas\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tPractice Areas\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul id=\"menu-services-core-1\"><li id=\"menu-item-562\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/personal-injury\/\">Personal Injury<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-565\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/\">Car Accidents<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-8072\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/\">Truck Accidents<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-12082\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/personal-injury\/premises-liability\/slip-and-falls\/\">Slip and Fall<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-563\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/birth-injuries\/\">Birth Injuries<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-564\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/workplace-injuries\/\">Workplace Injuries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\n\t<h4>\n\t\t\tNO RECOVERY, NO FEE. GUARANTEED.\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/yue\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFree Consultation\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tCommon Causes of Pennsylvania Truck Accidents\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Distracted and drowsy driving are the two most commonly cited causes for Pennsylvania truck accidents. Distracted driving is\u00a0common among all motorists, given the prevalence of technology. However, truck drivers are especially susceptible to driving when drowsy\u00a0or distracted because they spend so many hours a day behind the wheel. While there are limits to\u00a0the time a truck driver is allowed to be on the road, they\u00a0are not always followed.\u00a0And, truck drivers may resort to drugs to stay awake during long drives. In fact, according to one study, 30 percent of truck drivers admitted to having taken amphetamines. While a truck driver may think these substances help him stay awake and alert, in reality, they affect a driver&#8217;s judgment and perception and can increase their reaction times. In addition, it is common for a truck driver to experience a &#8220;crash&#8221; when the substance wears off.<\/p>\n\t<p>The following are among the most common causes of Pennsylvania truck accidents:<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tDistracted Driving\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tDrowsy Driving\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tIntoxicated Driving\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tVehicle Defects\t<\/h4>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tUnderride Accidents\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>PennDOT reported that the most common vehicle defects that resulted in a Pennsylvania truck accident were:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/circle-wheel-defects.png\" alt=\"circle-wheel-defects\" title=\"circle-wheel-defects\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tTire\/Wheel-Related Defects\t<\/h6>\n<h6>\n\t\t\t996 crashes\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/circle-break-defects.png\" alt=\"circle-break-defects\" title=\"circle-break-defects\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tBrake-Related Defects\t<\/h6>\n<h6>\n\t\t\t723 crashes\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/circle-steering-failure.png\" alt=\"circle-steering-failure\" title=\"circle-steering-failure\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tTotal Steering System Failure\t<\/h6>\n<h6>\n\t\t\t357 crashes\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/circle-power-train.png\" alt=\"circle-power-train\" title=\"circle-power-train\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tPower Train Failure\t<\/h6>\n<h6>\n\t\t\t265 crashes\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/circle-suspension.png\" alt=\"circle-suspension\" title=\"circle-suspension\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tSuspension Failure\t<\/h6>\n<h6>\n\t\t\t86 crashes\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/circle-heavy-trucks.svg\" alt=\"circle-heavy-trucks\" title=\"circle-heavy-trucks\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tUnsecured Trailer Load\t<\/h6>\n<h6>\n\t\t\t42 crashes\t<\/h6>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tUnderride Accidents\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Underride accidents are\u00a0a\u00a0specific\u00a0type\u00a0of\u00a0collision\u00a0that\u00a0occurs\u00a0when a truck and a smaller passenger vehicle collide, and the smaller vehicle\u00a0is shoved\u00a0underneath the\u00a0truck.\u00a0These accidents often shear off the top of the\u00a0vehicle,\u00a0and frequently result in\u00a0serious\u00a0injury or death. Federal law requires all trucks over a certain weight\u00a0have\u00a0an underride guard installed at the rear\u00a0of the\u00a0truck. An underride guard is a metal bar that prevents smaller vehicles from going underneath a\u00a0truck.\u00a0The trucking industry opposed the rear-underride\u00a0law,\u00a0and has thus far successfully prevented the passage of any laws requiring side- or\u00a0front- underride\u00a0guards.<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\t\tInjuries in Philadelphia Truck Accidents\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Given the size of\u00a0semi-trucks,\u00a0and the fact that most truck accidents occur on the highway, Philadelphia truck accidents often result in extremely major injuries, if not death. Regardless of the nature or perceived seriousness of an accident victim&#8217;s injuries, it is always better to obtain medical care in the wake of a Philadelphia semi-truck accident, if nothing else\u00a0to\u00a0rule out the possibility of long-term injuries. Often, those involved in a truck accident realize that they suffered more\u00a0serious injuries than they initially realized.<\/p>\n<p>The most commonly seen injuries in truck accidents are:<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBroken Bones\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>The force involved in a semi-truck accident is unimaginable. While someone may be lucky, in a way, to walk away from a truck accident with cuts, bruises\u00a0and\u00a0broken bones, these are still significant injuries that\u00a0must be treated.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBack and neck injuries\u00a0\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Injuries to the back or neck are among the most common in all Philadelphia car accidents. However, these injuries\u00a0tend to be\u00a0much more severe following a truck accident. As is the case with many internal injuries, there may not be symptoms immediately following the accident, and accident victims should be sure to visit a doctor even if they do not think they suffered\u00a0major\u00a0injury.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tSpinal cord injuries\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>The bones in the spine\u00a0are designed\u00a0to protect the soft, gel-like spinal cord, which transmits nerve impulses throughout the body. However, when the spine\u00a0is subjected\u00a0to\u00a0major\u00a0trauma, the spinal cord can become damaged. Additionally, the small bones in the spinal cord, called vertebrae, can break. Spine injuries are among the most severe\u00a0type\u00a0of injury because they may require months or years of treatment and can even result in total, lifelong paralysis.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tHead and brain injuries\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>There are several types of head injuries that can\u00a0occur in a Pennsylvania truck accident, ranging in severity from a mild concussion to a traumatic brain injury (TBIs). A TBI can have long-lasting symptoms, including headaches, confusion, light-headedness, fatigue, seizures, vision problems, mood instability, memory loss\u00a0and\u00a0depression.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tBurns\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Semi-trucks have large fuel tanks that can ignite or explode upon impact. Fires can be difficult or impossible for accident victims to avoid because they spread very quickly and motorists are often left unconscious or\u00a0are\u00a0trapped in their vehicles after\u00a0the\u00a0truck accident.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tAmputations or other disfigurement\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>An amputation can be the direct result of an injury sustained in a truck accident &#8211; such as a crushing injury to an arm or a leg.\u00a0Amputations may also be required\u00a0in cases involving\u00a0very serious\u00a0burns. In either case, those undergoing an amputation may need an adaptive device, such as a prosthetic limb.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tInternal injuries\t<\/h4>\n\t<p>Even when it seems like there are no outwardly visible injuries after a\u00a0major\u00a0trucking accident, there may be damage to internal organs. While airbags may save a motorist&#8217;s life, they can also cause\u00a0major\u00a0trauma to the abdominal region when they deploy, including damage to the spleen, bladder, liver\u00a0or\u00a0pancreas.<\/p>\n\t<h3>Truck Accident Types and Causes<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/fatigued-truck-driver-accidents-in-philadelphia\/\">Fatigued Truck Driver Accidents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/overloaded-and-improperly-loaded-truck-accidents-in-philadelphia\/\">Overloaded and Improperly Loaded Truck Accidents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/weather-related-truck-accidents-in-philadelphia\/\">Weather-Related Truck Accidents in Philadelphia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/hazardous-materials-truck-accidents\/\">Hazardous Materials Truck Accidents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/jackknife-truck-accidents-risks-and-legal-rights-in-philadelphia\/\">Jackknife Truck Accidents: Risks and Legal Rights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/rear-end-collisions-with-trucks-in-pennsylvania\/\">Rear-End Collisions with Trucks in Pennsylvania<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/blind-spot-no-zone-trucking-accidents-in-philadelphia\/\">Blind Spot\/No-Zone Trucking Accidents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/underride-and-override-truck-crashes-in-philadelphia\/\">Underride and Override Truck Crashes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Legal Process &amp; Evidence in Truck Accident Claims<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/step-by-step-how-a-truck-accident-claim-works-in-philadelphia\/\">Step-by-Step: How a Truck Accident Claim Works in Philadelphia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/what-evidence-is-crucial-after-a-truck-accident\/\">What Evidence Is Crucial After a Truck Accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/importance-of-the-trucks-black-box-event-data-recorder\/\">Importance of the Truck&#8217;s Black Box (Event Data Recorder)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/how-to-obtain-trucking-company-records-after-a-philadelphia-crash\/\">How to Obtain Trucking Company Records After a Crash<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/subpoenaing-driver-logs-and-maintenance-records\/\">Subpoenaing Driver Logs and Maintenance Records<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/how-police-reports-impact-truck-accident-cases\/\">How Police Reports Impact Truck Accident Cases<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/role-of-accident-reconstruction-experts-in-philadelphia\/\">Role of Accident Reconstruction Experts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/common-defenses-trucking-companies-use-in-philadelphia-truck-accident-cases\/\">Common Defenses Trucking Companies Use<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/dealing-with-insurance-adjusters-after-a-truck-crash-in-philadelphia\/\">Dealing with Insurance Adjusters After a Truck Crash<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/litigation-timeline-for-philadelphia-truck-accidents\/\">Litigation Timeline for Philadelphia Truck Accidents<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Injuries &amp; Medical Impact<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/common-injuries-in-truck-accidents-in-philadelphia\/\">Common Injuries in Truck Accidents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/traumatic-brain-injury-from-truck-crashes-in-philadelphia\/\">Traumatic Brain Injury from Truck Crashes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/spinal-cord-and-paralysis-injuries-after-philadelphia-truck-accidents\/\">Spinal Cord and Paralysis Injuries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/serious-orthopedic-injuries-from-philadelphia-truck-accidents\/\">Serious Orthopedic Injuries from Truck Accidents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/psychological-trauma-after-a-truck-crash-in-philadelphia\/\">Psychological Trauma After a Truck Crash<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/wrongful-death-claims-in-philadelphia-truck-accidents\/\">Wrongful Death Claims in Truck Accidents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/burn-injuries-from-truck-accidents-in-philadelphia\/\">Burn Injuries from Truck Accidents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/ptsd-and-emotional-distress-after-a-philadelphia-truck-crash\/\">PTSD and Emotional Distress After a Truck Crash<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/long-term-rehabilitation-and-recovery-after-a-philadelphia-truck-accident\/\">Long-Term Rehabilitation and Recovery<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/loss-of-income-and-earning-capacity-after-a-truck-accident-in-philadelphia\/\">Loss of Income and Earning Capacity After a Truck Accident<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Parties &amp; Liability in Pennsylvania Truck Accidents<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/who-can-be-sued-after-a-truck-accident-in-philadelphia\/\">Who Can Be Sued After a Truck Accident?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/vicarious-liability-trucking-companies-vs-drivers-in-philadelphia\/\">Vicarious Liability: Trucking Companies vs. Drivers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/broker-and-shipper-liability-in-philadelphia\/\">Broker and Shipper Liability<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/liability-of-third-party-maintenance-companies-in-philadelphia\/\">Liability of Third-Party Maintenance Companies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/product-liability-for-defective-truck-parts-in-philadelphia\/\">Product Liability for Defective Truck Parts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/government-liability-for-roadway-defects-in-philadelphia\/\">Government Liability for Roadway Defects<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/employer-vs-independent-contractor-issues-after-philadelphia-truck-crash\/\">Employer vs. Independent Contractor Issues<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/comparative-negligence-in-pennsylvania-truck-accidents\/\">Comparative Negligence in Pennsylvania Truck Accidents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/damages-limits-and-caps-in-philadelphia\/\">Damages Limits and Caps in Philadelphia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/impact-of-pennsylvania-state-federal-trucking-laws-on-liability\/\">Impact of Pennsylvania State &amp; Federal Trucking Laws on Liability<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Legal Rights, Damages, and Resources for Victims<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/what-to-do-immediately-after-a-philadelphia-truck-accident\/\">What to Do Immediately After a Philadelphia Truck Accident<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/how-to-protect-your-legal-rights-after-a-crash\/\">How to Protect Your Legal Rights After a Crash<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/types-of-damages-available-in-a-truck-accident-lawsuit\/\">Types of Damages Available in a Truck Accident Lawsuit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/how-compensation-is-calculated-in-truck-accident-claims\/\">How Compensation Is Calculated in Truck Accident Claims<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/filing-an-insurance-claim-vs-filing-a-lawsuit\/\">Filing an Insurance Claim vs. Filing a Lawsuit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/philadelphia-truck-accident-statute-of-limitations\/\">Philadelphia Truck Accident Statute of Limitations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/free-resources-for-truck-accident-victims-in-philadelphia\/\">Free Resources for Truck Accident Victims in Philadelphia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/victim-support-and-advocacy-groups\/\">Victim Support and Advocacy Groups<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/what-to-expect-in-a-free-consultation-with-a-truck-accident-lawyer\/\">What to Expect in a Free Consultation with a Truck Accident Lawyer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>\n\t\t<a href=\"\/yue\/practice-areas\/\" title=\"Practice Areas\"  target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\tPractice Areas\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul id=\"menu-services-core-2\"><li id=\"menu-item-562\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/personal-injury\/\">Personal Injury<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-565\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/\">Car Accidents<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-8072\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/vehicle-accidents\/truck-accidents\/\">Truck Accidents<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-12082\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/personal-injury\/premises-liability\/slip-and-falls\/\">Slip and Fall<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-563\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/birth-injuries\/\">Birth Injuries<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-564\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myphillylawyer.com\/yue\/practice-areas\/workplace-injuries\/\">Workplace Injuries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\n\t<h4>\n\t\t\tNO RECOVERY, NO FEE. 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At MyPhillyLawyer, we represent those\u00a0who have\u00a0been\u00a0seriously injured\u00a0in all types of motor vehicle collisions, including semi-truck accidents. Our skilled team of Philadelphia trial attorneys is comfortable both at the negotiation table\u00a0as well as\u00a0in court.\u00a0We aggressively pursue favorable settlement offers when\u00a0possible,\u00a0but will\u00a0not hesitate\u00a0to take a case to trial if the other side is unwilling to\u00a0engage in fair negotiations.\u00a0To learn more about how we can help you recover compensation for the injuries you have sustained, call\u00a0215-227-2727,\u00a0or toll-free (866) 352-4572.\u00a0Calling is free, and we will\u00a0not\u00a0bill you for our services\u00a0unless\u00a0we can help you recover\u00a0for\u00a0your injuries.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tWe Are Top Rated Lawyers. 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