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Pennsylvania Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in Pennsylvania. Find attorneys who understand Pennsylvania law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How Pennsylvania Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
Pennsylvania vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under Pennsylvania's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 51% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 2 years
Fault System
Pennsylvania follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 5...
Damage Caps
No Caps
Pennsylvania does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both ec...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for Pennsylvania
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
Pennsylvania uses modified comparative 51 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
Pennsylvania Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
2 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
2 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: 42 Pa. C.S. § 5524
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 2 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
Pennsylvania Fault System
Pennsylvania follows modified comparative negligence with a 51% bar. You cannot recover if you are 51% or more at fault. If 50% or less at fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under Pennsylvania's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: 42 Pa. C.S. § 7102
Pennsylvania Damage Caps
Pennsylvania does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. Punitive damages may be awarded in cases involving outrageous conduct.
High-Risk Truck Routes in Pennsylvania
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike)
Major toll road connecting Philadelphia to Pittsburgh with heavy freight traffic.
Interstate 80
Northern Pennsylvania corridor connecting New Jersey to Ohio.
Interstate 78
Eastern corridor connecting Harrisburg area to New York/New Jersey.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
- •FMCSA
- •NHTSA
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