Injuries from texting and driving truck accidents in Philadelphia can be serious, if not fatal. As the damage caused by these collisions may be significant, they establish a right to pursue compensation from an at-fault driver or another liable party. The lawyers at Soloff & Zervanos, P.C., provide clients with the knowledge and resources to navigate the claim process with confidence. To learn more about your rights after being injured in a texting while driving accident, schedule a free consultation with one of our truck crash attorneys.
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statute § 3316 strictly prohibits texting and driving due to its potential to cause serious accidents. It is possible for Philadelphia truck drivers who use a cell phone while operating their vehicles to lose focus on the road or lose control of their trucks. These issues could cause accidents in the following ways:
After a truck accident, contact law enforcement to report it and also seek emergency medical attention. Reporting the accident is important for establishing a record of the collision and preserving key evidence. Examples of this evidence may include photos of the accident scene and witness statements about the sequence of events.
Our lawyers could seek phone records from the time of the accident to discover if the truck driver was texting and driving, which may have contributed to the crash. Black box data from the truck may also be useful in proving that texting while driving was a cause of the accident. The data may support common signs of texting while driving, such as frequent braking or inconsistent speed.
A person injured in a Philadelphia texting and driving truck crash may have several outlets to pursue compensation for their damages. Insurance policies may apply in some cases, covering proceeds that compensate for various costs from an accident. However, filing a lawsuit may be necessary in cases of disputes over fault or when insurance policy limits do not cover the full damages from your injury.
Determining the value of a personal injury or wrongful death claim is complex. You must consider the nature of your injury and the many ways it impacts your life, based on your personal circumstances. Our lawyers take the time to carefully consider unique needs related to your age, career, family dependents, and lifestyle to ensure you seek full compensation for damages. For example, common injury damages claimed after a truck accident include the following:
Pennsylvania imposes a deadline on when a person must file a claim for personal injury or wrongful death after a truck accident—according to Pa. Cons. Stat. § 5524, you generally have two years from the date of the collision to file a claim. Missing this deadline could cause a dismissal of the case and limit your ability to recover compensation.
A free initial consultation with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers is important for people involved in texting and driving truck accidents in Philadelphia. We could help you evaluate your right to compensation and consider your options for pursuing a claim. Contact our office today to schedule your case consultation.
