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Pennsauken Truck Accident Lawyers
Holding truck drivers and truck companies accountable for 50 years
Semis, tractor-trailers, rigs, flatbeds, and other commercial trucks drive their shipments through Pennsauken every day. Delivery trucks are constantly delivering food, consumer goods, and business inventory. While these shipments and deliveries are the lifeblood of Pennsauken, they’re also very dangerous. At Ferrara & Gable, our lawyers are skilled at showing how your truck accident happened and who is responsible. We demand compensation for all your injuries, lost income, pain and suffering, and property damage injury victims suffer. We also file wrongful death actions. Our Pennsauken truck accident lawyers are ready to help you obtain the compensation you deserve. Call us to assert your rights today.
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How can we help?
- How dangerous are truck crashes?
- What types of truck accidents do you handle in Pennsauken?
- What are the causes of truck accidents in Pennsauken?
- What injuries do truck accidents cause?
- Who is responsible for the truck accident that injured me or killed my loved one?
- How do you advocate for the victims of truck accidents?
- Do you have a Pennsauken truck accident lawyer near me?
How dangerous are truck accidents?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported that, in 2021, nearly 120,000 large trucks and buses were involved in accidents that caused injuries, and nearly 5,900 truck and bus accidents caused one or more people to die. Truckinfo.net reported that there were 3,772 truck accidents in New Jersey; 1,600 of these truck accidents caused injuries, and 56 people died in New Jersey truck accidents.
Trucks are more dangerous than cars due to their weight and dimensions, which are significantly greater than those of cars. Trucks are also dangerous because they’re much harder to drive and control than cars.
When collisions between cars and trucks occur, the riders in the car will generally suffer the most serious injuries and fatalities.
What types of truck accidents do you handle in Pennsauken?
At Ferrara & Gable, our personal injury attorneys work with truck product safety experts, truck safety experts, and other liability professionals. With the help of these professionals and our own experience, we’re skilled at showing how your accident happened and why it was preventable.
We handle all types of truck accidents, including:
- Jackknives, which occur when a tractor and trailer fold in on each other like a jackknife when the tractor and trailer travel in different directions or at different speeds
- Rollovers, which may occur when trucks take turns too quickly, or trucks collide with other vehicles
- Improperly securing cargo and overloading cargo
- Blind-spot accidents
- Accidents due to wide turns
- Intersection accidents
- Tire blowouts
- Underride and override accidents that often kill or seriously injuries the occupants of small cars
- Backing out collisions
- Overpass and underpass accidents
- Defective truck parts
- Fatal truck accidents
What are the causes of truck accidents in Pennsauken?
Our Pennsauken truck accident lawyers work to show that your truck accident is due to:
- Drunk driving and driving under the influence of drugs. No driver (in a truck or car) should ever drink and drive or use drugs to stay awake. We work with the police to show the driver who struck you was intoxicated or impaired.
- Drivers who are tired. Commercial truck drivers must meet the requirements of the FMCSA Hours of Service Rules. These rules determine how often truck drivers can drive before they must take mandatory rest breaks and sleep breaks.
- Distracted driving. Truck drivers must focus on traffic and be ready to handle emergencies at all times. We hold truck drivers accountable when they text, use cell phones, drink, eat, or do anything that takes their focus away from their driving.
- Speeding, tailgating, and other traffic violations. At Ferrara & Gable, we hold drivers accountable for speeding, driving too closely, passing improperly, or any traffic offense that causes an accident.
- Lack of credentials, education, and experience. All commercial truck drivers must have an active commercial driver’s license. Drivers must have the education and experience to drive their specific type of truck and handle common types of truck driving dangers, such as backing out.
- Blind spots. Truck drivers need to use, and trucking companies should install, quality mirrors and the latest blind spot digital technology. Truck drivers should be extra careful when switching lanes or turning.
- Defective truck parts. At Ferrara & Gable, we hold truck part manufacturers liable if the parts of their traffic are defective or have been recalled. Trucks should have quality brakes, tires, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and fuel lines. They should also have rear safety guides that meet federal safety standards.
- Fault inspections and maintenance. Truck companies and drivers should inspect their trucks yearly when the seasons change and before each shipment.
- Cargo shifts and spills. Cargo should be loaded and secured based on the type of cargo, the size of the shipment, and the type of truck. Moving cargo can cause a driver to lose control. Cargo that spills jeopardizes the safety of everyone near the truck.
What injuries do truck accidents cause?
Our Pennsauken personal injury lawyers handle all types of serious injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), concussions, and other head injuries
- Spinal cord injuries, including quadriplegia, tetraplegia, herniated discs, and nerve damage
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb.
- Broken arms, legs, hands, shoulders, clavicles, and other body parts
- Crush injuries
- Damaged kidneys, lungs, spleen, and other organs
- Third-degree burns
- Nerve, muscle, tissue, tendon, and ligament damage
- Chronic pain
- Neck, back, and shoulder pain
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Hearing loss
- Vision loss
- Whiplash
- Emotional trauma
We demand compensation for all your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, property damage, loss of bodily function, scarring and disfigurement, and other damages.
At Ferrara & Gable, we also represent families when a loved one dies in a Pennsauken truck accident.
Who is responsible for the truck accident that injured me or killed my loved one?
Our Pennsauken truck accident lawyers file claims against every person and business responsible, including:
- The truck driver
- The truck driver’s employer
- The owner of the truck if the driver doesn’t own the truck
- Truck brokers
- The trucking companies that requested the shipment
- Drivers of other vehicles
- The loading and unloading companies
- Manufacturers of defective truck parts
- A seller of alcohol to a visibly intoxicated driver or a minor
- Repair and maintenance companies
How do you advocate for the victims of truck accidents?
Ferrara & Gable fights to prove liability and obtain substantial recoveries by:
- Consulting with you and keeping you informed about every stage of your claim
- Working with investigators, the police, local and federal officials, and liability professionals – and using the discovery process – to determine how your accident happened and who is responsible
- Notifying all the insurance companies and determining what insurance coverage the defendants have
- Filing lawsuits against everyone responsible for your accident
- Reviewing whether any federal or New Jersey trucking laws were violated
- Speaking with your physicians about your injuries, including – your diagnosis, prognosis, the treatments you need, the possible complications, whether you can work, your pain and suffering, and every other way your injuries are affecting you.
- Reviewing all your economic damages because you can’t work, the cost to fix or replace your vehicle, and any other financial losses
Our Pennsauken truck accident lawyers are skilled negotiators. We understand that how insurance companies value cases may be different than the way we value them. We’re always ready to argue your case before a jury, judge, or arbitrators if a settlement can’t be reached.
Do you have a Pennsauken truck accident lawyer near me?
Ferrara & Gable meets truck accident victims at our Pennsauken office located at 601 Longwood Avenue in Cherry Hill, NJ. Some clients use the Rt.38 bus to reach our office. If you’re too injured to come to our office, we make alternative arrangements. Phone and online video conferences are also options.
We’ll answer all your questions and fight for all the compensation you deserve.
Get help now by calling our Pennsauken, NJ truck accident lawyers today
Trucks are dangerous. Sometimes, it’s not possible to stay away from trucks. At Ferrara & Gable, we’re ready to help you if a truck collides with your car, hits when you’re walking, or takes the life of your loved one. Call us or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation. Our Pennsauken truck accident victims represent truck accident victims throughout Camden County and all of South Jersey.