Many people who have traveled on
Pennsylvania’s state highways, especially on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, have
most likely noticed the large amount of tractor-trailers. Although many of these drivers are
conscientious and considerate, many others are aggressive, speed, and
frequently switch lanes without signaling. As a result, Pennsylvania has a high number of
tractor-trailer accidents, which can lead to serious accidents and fatalities
for neighboring cars and trucks.
One
such case of a Pennsylvania tractor-trailer accident has been recently
publicized in the local media. In
this particular case, a tractor-trailer driver in Lebanon County, PA failed to
signal before pulling back out onto the highway at under 20 miles per hour,
causing a neighboring car to crash into the truck. The crash claimed the life of the car’s driver, who was a
father of four. His widow sued the
trailer driver and his employer for a variety of charges, including wrongful
death, negligence, and punitive damages.
The
judge ruled in favor of the victim’s family, awarding over 2 million dollars in
damages.
If
you or a loved one has been in an accident due to the fault of a
tractor-trailer, it might be time to consult with an attorney. Attorney Doug Stoehr represents clients
in Blair and the surrounding counties in central and western Pennsylvania. For more information on his law firm,
please visit his website at http://www.stoehrlaw.com
or call his office at 814-946-4100.
To read more about the Lebanon County tractor-trailer
lawsuit and verdict, please visit this website: http://www.courthousenews.com/2014/01/13/64479.htm.
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