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Philadelphia Truck Accident Lawyers
A collision with a fully loaded commercial truck is not just a bigger car accident — it is a different kind of case entirely, governed by federal rules and defended by corporate teams that move fast. Fritz & Bianculli moves faster, protecting the evidence and the people these crashes leave behind.
Why Truck Accident Cases Are Different
Commercial trucking is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and truck accident cases involve specialized evidence — driver logs, electronic logging device data, maintenance records, and ‘black box’ information — along with multiple corporate defendants and large insurance policies. Trucking companies often dispatch investigators to the scene within hours, which is why an early, aggressive response is essential.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
We investigate crashes caused by driver fatigue and hours-of-service violations, distracted or impaired driving, improper loading and cargo shifts, inadequate maintenance and equipment failure, and unsafe hiring or training. Underride and jackknife collisions in particular tend to cause severe or fatal injuries.
Who Can Be Held Liable
Responsibility can extend beyond the driver to the motor carrier, the company that loaded the cargo, a maintenance provider, a broker, or a parts manufacturer. Sorting through these layers of liability and insurance is exactly the kind of complex case we are known for taking on.
Preserve Critical Evidence Immediately
Logbooks and electronic data can be lawfully overwritten unless a preservation demand is sent quickly. If you or a loved one was hit by a commercial truck, contacting a lawyer within days — not months — can be the difference in securing the carrier’s records.
Serving Philadelphia and New Jersey
From our offices in South Philadelphia, Northeast Philadelphia, and Sewell, New Jersey, we represent injured people throughout the Philadelphia region and across New Jersey — with a special focus on South Jersey, from the Delaware River communities all the way to the Jersey Shore.
Hit by a commercial truck? Call Fritz & Bianculli at (215) 458-2222 for a free, confidential consultation. You pay no attorney fee unless we win, we are available 24/7, and we have Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking staff ready to help.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do after a truck accident?
Get medical attention, call police, and photograph the scene and vehicles. Then contact a truck-accident attorney quickly — trucking companies dispatch investigators immediately, and key evidence like driver logs and electronic logging data can be lost unless a preservation demand is sent.
Who is liable in a truck accident?
Liability can extend beyond the driver to the motor carrier, the company that loaded the cargo, a maintenance provider, a broker, or a parts manufacturer. Commercial cases often involve several corporate defendants and layers of insurance, which is why full investigation matters.
Why is a truck accident case different from a car accident?
Truck accidents are governed by federal safety regulations (FMCSA), involve commercial defendants with large insurance policies and legal teams, and produce specialized evidence like logbooks and ELD data. They require a different, more aggressive investigation than a typical car crash.
How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in PA or NJ?
The general deadline is two years from the crash in both states, but evidence must be preserved far sooner. Contacting a lawyer within days — not months — can be the difference in securing the carrier’s records.