18-Wheeler Accidents in Pittsburgh Cause Serious Injuries

Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas have hundreds of commercial trucks on the roadways each day. As a result, accidents involving 18-wheelers are common. When you are involved in a wreck with a big rig truck, it is essential to obtain the assistance of a proficient personal injury attorney.

In a span of three days, there were two serious local trucking accidents. On October 29, 2013, a tractor trailer overturned on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. On October 31, 2013, another tractor trailer overturned on Fort Pitt Boulevard near the Fort Duquesne Bridge.

When you are involved in a trucking accident, there are a wide range of injuries that can occur. Some common injuries include:

Brain injuries
Bruises, cuts and scrapes
Broken bones
Loss of limbs

Paralysis
Spine injuries
Whiplash
Wrongful death

These types of injuries can result in overwhelming medical bills. An experienced Pittsburgh personal injury lawyer can help you pursue your right to recover for all damages suffered as a result of your accident. There are numerous parties that may be liable to pay your medical bills including:

The truck driver
The trucking company
Insurance companies
Third-party cargo loading company
Manufacturer of defective truck parts

If the driver was drunk, establishment that over-served the driver
An outside route-planning company
Another party, such as another vehicle, that caused the big rig to have a wreck

It is important to seek the assistance of a personal injury attorney experienced in handling commercial truck accident cases. With so much at stake, you want to ensure that you recover financially for your damages suffered.

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