The National Highway Safety Administration reported that each year between 2005 and 2009, somewhere between 130 and 200 fatalities occurred in Pennsylvania involving large trucks. These numbers may be of little consolation to your family if your loved one was one of the fatality victims of this year in central Pennsylvania. However, it should be useful to know that Boyle, Autry & Murphy is very experienced and very well prepared to help your family pursue compensation for your loss.
A fatal truck accident has various aspects that should each be explored in detail in order to maximize compensation for surviving next of kin:
- What was the cause of the accident? Was the truck driver fatigued or did a construction zone on a highway create traffic hazards?
- How did the deceased die, and how long did he or she experience pain before death occurred?
- Who is financially responsible for the truck that was involved?
- What are the true financial losses to the family, including lost wages and/or practical family contributions?
- How can one measure emotional pain and suffering for the sake of a wrongful death claim?
Time is an important factor after a trucking accident. Statutes of limitations may apply. A driver's log is likely to be available for evaluation only for a limited period of time. A family may be experiencing extraordinary financial stresses when the deceased was the primary breadwinner of the family. They may need compensation soon in order to keep their home.
Preparing a complete and compelling case for compensation for surviving family members also takes time. Our wrongful death law firm in central Pennsylvania, Boyle, Autry & Murphy, is prepared to give your case a high priority as we pursue financial relief on your behalf.
Pennsylvania Fatal Truck Accident Attorneys
After a Harrisburg or York semi trailer tractor accident, attorneys at Boyle, Autry & Murphy offer free consultations for family members. We represent clients from central Pennsylvania communities including Philadelphia and Harrisburg. Motor vehicle accident attorneys at Boyle, Autry & Murphy are prepared to vigorously support your family's right to ample compensation after a fatal truck accident has taken the life of your loved one. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation with a lawyer.
