Experienced Trucking Crash Lawyers
The law firm of George & Joseph has secured verdicts and settlements in a number of truck accident cases in western Pennsylvania. Our experienced attorneys can sort out complex issues of liability and know what to look for in the investigation — at the scene and behind the scenes.
If you suffered severe injuries or a family member was killed in a semi truck accident, we are aggressive in holding the trucking company accountable for the extensive injuries and personal losses.
Truck Accident? Free Consultation at 866-720-6632 or 724-472-4525.
Westmoreland County • Pittsburgh • Allegheny County • Armstrong County • Butler County • Indiana County
Trial lawyer Dan Joseph has handled many truck wreck cases in 35 years of practice. Fierce and successful in the courtroom, he believes that cases can be won or lost before a trial even begins. He personally visits the scene of the crash and conducts a thorough investigation of all possible causes:
- Truck driver negligence — Was the trucker speeding, tailgating, drifting across lanes or otherwise reckless or inattentive? We look at prior traffic citations or reprimands and interview witnesses.
- Fatigue or substance abuse — We examine logbooks and other evidence that the trucker violated federal limits on hours behind the wheel without rest. Was the driver drinking, using pain meds or illegal stimulants?
- Negligent hiring and training — Did the employer do a criminal background check? Did the driver have a valid CDL license and tractor-trailer training? (Our investigation revealed that one driver had his wife take the test for him.)
- Vehicle condition and freight — We have the truck inspected for evidence of bad brakes or tires, and obtain maintenance logs. Was the truck overloaded? Was the cargo properly balanced and secured?
Tractor trailers are intimidating to other drivers, so jurors have a built-in bias against them. By law, commercial vehicles are heavily insured for bodily injuries or wrongful death. These work in your favor, but don't guarantee that the trucking company and its insurance company will pay the claim.
You need an experienced truck crash lawyer who will fight to hold the driver, employer and insurer accountable for the devastation. We won't settle your claim until we are sure that your medical, financial and personal losses are fairly compensated.
Contact George & Joseph for a free initial consultation, including house calls or hospital visits. We do not take attorney fees unless we obtain compensation for you.
