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What Are the Most Common Ways Truck Drivers Cause Crashes?

Truck Accidents Can Be Devastating. But What Causes Them to Occur?

Enduring the impact of a 50-foot, 80,000-pound commercial vehicle is one of the most traumatic things that can happen to you as a driver. Your injuries can devastate your physical health, keep you out of work, and even render you permanently disabled. Identifying the most common ways truck drivers cause crashes can give you information that may support a claim that you are anticipating, should you be the unfortunate victim of an accident involving a commercial truck, or can keep you well-informed about how you can do your best to steer clear of circumstances that can make you and your loved ones vulnerable to crashes involving large trucks.

If you get into a trucking accident, your first call should be to an experienced truck accident lawyer at Munley Law. We’ve been practicing truck accident law for more than 60 years and we understand how complex these cases can be. […]

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How Important is Black Box Data After a Truck Accident?

After you’ve been injured in a truck accident, one of the first things you’ll need to do is preserve the truck’s black box data as soon as possible. To do this, you’ll need the help of an experienced truck accident lawyer. The black box contains important digital information that can be lost or deleted if it is not preserved quickly. But, obtaining that information won’t be easy. It takes a lawyer with specific knowledge and experience to obtain the electronic data from the trucking company and to analyze and interpret it.

In this post, the truck accident lawyers at Munley Law explain what a black box is, how it can help your case, and why you need a lawyer who knows what to do with it.

What is a Commercial Truck’s Black Box?

Most commercial vehicles (including tractor trailers and large trucks as well as trains and airplanes) are equipped with a “black box.” This technology also exists on many newer passenger vehicles. […]

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What If I am Partly to Blame for the Truck Accident?

Can I Still Receive Compensation if I’m Partially At Fault for a Truck Crash?

If you’ve been involved in a truck accident in Pennsylvania, you may be wondering what your legal options are. One important question that may be on your mind is whether you can still pursue a personal injury claim if you are partly to blame for the accident.

The answer is yes, you can still pursue a claim even if you are found to be partly at fault for the accident. If you have been involved in a truck accident in Pennsylvania and you are partly to blame, it does not mean you cannot pursue a claim. But it is important to speak with an experienced truck accident lawyer at Munley Law to learn what your options are and what compensation you could receive.

What is Comparative and Contributory Negligence? […]

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How Long Do I Have to Tell My Insurance I Was In a Car Accident?

What is the Statute of Limitations After a Car Accident?

Though they may be all too common, car accidents and the potential associated personal injury lawsuits in general, follow very specific statute of limitations and they vary depending on the state you live in.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a vehicle accident you have legitimate reasons to be confused, distracted and unsure about your state laws regarding time limits. What IS a reasonable time frame for you to open your claim? What can you expect from the claim process? What is the legal time limit for filing a personal injury claim?

If you were involved in a car accident, the car accident lawyers at Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys can help. Contact us today for a free consultation.

When Do I Report a Car Accident to the Insurance Company? […]

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How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After a Car Accident?

What Are the Statute of Limitations in a Car Accident?

In the days and weeks following a car accident, you are focused on a lot of distracting and important things such as medical visits, recovering from any injuries sustained in the auto accident, worrying about finances such as trying to repair vehicle damage, replacing a vehicle that was lost, lost wages from missing work for injury or doctor visits and more. Time can move faster than it seems. So you might be wondering: What are the statute of limitations for filing a car accident claim in Pennsylvania?

You may not know this but car accidents and personal injury lawsuits in general, follow very specific statute of limitations depending on the state you live in. The car accident lawyers Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys explains how long you have to file a personal injury lawsuit after a car accident and what steps you need to take to meet those time constraints. […]