OUR TRACTOR TRAILER ACCIDENT LAWYERS HELP YOU WIN
At Kats, Jamison & Associates, we are a comprehensive law firm that cares for the client with a track record of multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts. We will represent you with humanity, humility and honor, regardless of your case size.
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Real Automobile Accident Cases Won
$10,000,000 SETTLEMENT
For a 9 year old Northeast Philadelphia boy who suffered traumatic brain injuries after being hit by a truck as he crossed the street.
$3.5 MILLION AWARD
From a Chester County jury to a nurse and mother of two after she was seriously injured when she was rear-ended by a National waste disposal truck.
$1,055,000 SETTLEMENT
Settled in 7 months for responsible party’s policy limits and under-insured motorist policy limits
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Real Accident Stories
Max
Automobile Accident Injury Client
John
Head on Collision Injury Client
Jo
Motor Vehicle Accident Client
“Marina Kats one of the best attorneys i know. She cares about clients, their well being as well as getting the best results in their personal injuries cases. I would recommend Marina Kats and Philly lawyers to anyone who needs assistance in Car accident cases and Personal injuries casesu0022
Larisa
Car Accident Injury Client
“The lawyers at this firm are caring individuals that can help you with your car accidents, get you great settlements, and treats you with great respect. For personal injury and business matters, I have known them from personal experience from a car accident in Philadelphia, they work fast and I am a very satisfied client.”
Melody
Motor Vehicle Accident Client
“Only at Marina Kats office! Where else can you find so much passion for the job, compassion for clients, and knowledge of the law? My answer is – Marina Kats and the people at her office. This office work ethic and abilities are very high. They have great communication skills. They are willing to listen and to hear you. They really want to help. Always available for clients, no matter when and why. Marina Kats and her people are always ready to help. Also, they get good results for clients. I strongly recommend Marina Kats office. You will not be sorry :) Marina and her people got everything resolved in an excellent timely manner.”
Yelena
Car Accident Injury Client
Billy
Car and Bike Accident Client
Why Choose Philly Lawyers
A Team Dedicated To Getting You Results
Our team is made of many experienced attorneys specializing in a variety of different practice areas. Whatever you need help – the Philly Lawyers team is here to help!
We Speak Your Language
We are able to assist you with your legal needs and speak to you in your native language. Our staff of attorneys are fluent in many languages including: Russian, Spanish, French, Romanian, Italian, Yugoslavian, Hebrew, Ukrainian, Uzbek, Polish, Georgian, and Armenian.
Locally Recognized
We’ve won numerous awards and have contributed to numerous publications in the last 33 years.
Top Verdicts Settlements
We won some of the top verdicts and settlements in Greater Philadelphia. Some including $3.5 million for a car accident, $10 million for a hit and run, and $30 million for a motorcycle accident.
No Fee Unless You Win
Our commitment to you is that you don’t pay unless we win, and only then you pay a small percentage of the amount we won for you. Every case begins with an honest assessment to determine your likelihood of success.
No Case Is Too Big Or Small For Us To Handle
Whether you need help because you’ve been injured, been in a car accident, slipped and fell or need any other legal advice, we can help.
On Site Visits
You don’t always have to come to us! If you are injured and recovering in a hospital or at home, our attorneys can visit you!
How We Help You Win
We will review your car accident case thoroughly.
We will investigate all evidence regarding the cause of the accident.
We will interview witnesses and experts if necessary.
We will work to ensure that victims and their families receive the maximum settlement.
Bucks County Tractor-Trailer Accident Lawyers Representing Accident Victims
Catastrophic accidents can occur when a large tractor-trailer has an accident with a smaller vehicle, or collides with another object that causes damage to other cars or pedestrians. In some cases, these truck accidents stem from careless or reckless driving on the part of truck driver. These accidents can happen on residential streets in Bucks County, high-speed highways such as the Pennsylvania Turnpike or Roosevelt Boulevard and other roadways in the greater Philadelphia area.
At Kats, Jamison & Associates our Personal Injury Attorneys understand that representing tractor–trailer and truck accident victims requires experience, skills and knowledge particular to these types of accidents. The Bucks County and Montgomery County accident lawyers at Kats, Jamison & Associates fight to recover the various types of damages and compensation to which car accident victims are entitled to. This may include, but is not limited too: medical expenses, lost earnings, future wage loss, lost earnings capacity, physical disabilities, scars, losses of limbs, brain and head injuries. Besides the financial and physical damages you may experience, who also are well aware of the emotional distress, depression, anxiety, grief, and pain and suffering people may face following a tractor trailer accident.
The Bucks County tractor–trailer and truck accident lawyers at Kats, Jamison & Associates understand these complex issues and make sure to work with our clients, their friends and family, as well as their doctors, and others—to ensure that victims of these car accidents receive not only the best legal representation but also the best support, and medical and emotional care.
Victims involved in an accident with a tractor–trailer are twice as likely to die or get seriously injured than if the crash had been between two smaller passenger vehicles. The large size and heavy weight of tractor–trailers make accidents involving them especially serious—often including life-threatening injuries and death.
At Kats, Jamison & Associates our Personal Injury Attorneys understand that representing tractor–trailer and truck accident victims requires experience, skills and knowledge particular to these types of accidents. The Bucks County and Montgomery County accident lawyers at Kats, Jamison & Associates fight to recover the various types of damages and compensation to which car accident victims are entitled to. This may include, but is not limited too: medical expenses, lost earnings, future wage loss, lost earnings capacity, physical disabilities, scars, losses of limbs, brain and head injuries. Besides the financial and physical damages you may experience, who also are well aware of the emotional distress, depression, anxiety, grief, and pain and suffering people may face following a tractor trailer accident.
The Bucks County tractor–trailer and truck accident lawyers at Kats, Jamison & Associates understand these complex issues and make sure to work with our clients, their friends and family, as well as their doctors, and others—to ensure that victims of these car accidents receive not only the best legal representation but also the best support, and medical and emotional care.
Victims involved in an accident with a tractor–trailer are twice as likely to die or get seriously injured than if the crash had been between two smaller passenger vehicles. The large size and heavy weight of tractor–trailers make accidents involving them especially serious—often including life-threatening injuries and death.
Truck Driver Negligence In Bucks County, PA
Negligent truck drivers may speed and disregard the rules of the road to try to arrive at their destinations sooner. Since these vehicles are typically heavy, fast and difficult to stop, they compromise everyone’s safety on the road. Truck driver negligence usually occurs in one or more of the following forms:
– Careless or reckless driving
– Changing lanes too quickly
– Cutting curves too sharply
– Distracted driving
– Driving too fast for existing weather conditions
– Driving while under the influence (DUI or DUID)
– Exceeding speed limit for trucks
– Failing to abide by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations regarding truck and trailer load sizes, weight limits, overhang, warning signs, and escort vehicles
– Failing to yield the right-of-way
– Fatigued driving
– Failing to use turn signals
– Poor maintenance (brakes, warning lights, and undercarriage lights)
Regarding truck driver negligence typically means a general failure to act the same way that a hypothetical “reasonably responsible truck driver” operating a truck under the same or similar circumstances would have acted. Truck driver carelessness can produce major consequences, such as chain reaction collisions, (especially during rainy weather), multi-vehicle pile-ups, trailer overturns, and hazardous waste spills. These types of serious truck accident can also cause a trailer’s cargo to block a roadway, which can cause more accidents and damage to other vehicles.
– Careless or reckless driving
– Changing lanes too quickly
– Cutting curves too sharply
– Distracted driving
– Driving too fast for existing weather conditions
– Driving while under the influence (DUI or DUID)
– Exceeding speed limit for trucks
– Failing to abide by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations regarding truck and trailer load sizes, weight limits, overhang, warning signs, and escort vehicles
– Failing to yield the right-of-way
– Fatigued driving
– Failing to use turn signals
– Poor maintenance (brakes, warning lights, and undercarriage lights)
Regarding truck driver negligence typically means a general failure to act the same way that a hypothetical “reasonably responsible truck driver” operating a truck under the same or similar circumstances would have acted. Truck driver carelessness can produce major consequences, such as chain reaction collisions, (especially during rainy weather), multi-vehicle pile-ups, trailer overturns, and hazardous waste spills. These types of serious truck accident can also cause a trailer’s cargo to block a roadway, which can cause more accidents and damage to other vehicles.
Making An Insurance Claim Against A Trucking Company
In some cases, In addition to filing a lawsuit against a truck driver who was negligent, an injured victim may also make a claim against the driver’s employer, which is typically the trucking company. It may be apparent that the trucking company bears responsibility for the truck driver’s negligence, assuming the driver was under the umbrella of the employer at the time of the accident. For example, if a driver was driving with a suspended license and caused an accident during work hours the trucking company could be also at fault for the accident. This could mean that both parties may share responsibility regarding covering the damages of an accident victim.
Sometimes, a trucking company will try to prove that it had no responsibility over the negligent truck driver, implying that the negligent truck driver was an independent contractor, not an employee. This is because employers are only typically liable for the negligent conduct of their employees. If the insurance company successfully defines a truck driver as an independent contractor, they can potentially avoid liability for an accident. The Bucks County and Montgomery County truck accident attorneys at Kats, Jamison & Associates can review the circumstances of your case and will help you challenge any defense raised by the trucking company.
Sometimes, a trucking company will try to prove that it had no responsibility over the negligent truck driver, implying that the negligent truck driver was an independent contractor, not an employee. This is because employers are only typically liable for the negligent conduct of their employees. If the insurance company successfully defines a truck driver as an independent contractor, they can potentially avoid liability for an accident. The Bucks County and Montgomery County truck accident attorneys at Kats, Jamison & Associates can review the circumstances of your case and will help you challenge any defense raised by the trucking company.
Catastrophic Truck Accident Injuries In Bucks County, PA
It is apparent that most truck accidents in Bucks County occur on busy highways, usually at high speeds. This may cause severe injuries and in worst cases may cause loss of life. Common examples of catastrophic injuries occurred in Bucks County, Pennsylvania include traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), such as serve concussions, long-term memory losses, and potentially comas. Physical damages may include fractures, broken bones, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, permanent facial scarring, and in worst cases, even death. Catastrophic injuries occured in Bucks County Pennsylvania truck and tractor-trailer crashes can often result in extensive periods of medical treatment and/or physical therapy, long hospital stays, the need for future medical procedures and/or surgery. For older victims of accidents, long-term care and treatments at a nursing home or assisted living facility may be needed.
Proving Damages In Serious Truck Accident Cases In Bucks County, PA
Often, liable trucking companies will try to avoid liability anyway they can. Proving damages in a catastrophic truck or tractor-trailer accident in Bucks County, Pa could be difficult. The trucking company’s insurance company is likely to downplay the significance of the victims injuries. For example they could claim that a victim’s injuries were not serious as they seem or that the injuries occurred prior to the accident. This makes it important to deeply investigate the case and provide as much evidence as possible to prove the amount of damages.
A medical doctor or provider must confirm that all of your injuries are related to the truck accident. If previous injuries to the same areas occur, then an expert may testify that the truck or tractor-trailer accident made them worse. As an example, if you suffered from neck pain before the accident, and your neck pain significantly worsened after the accident, a medical provider may testify that the truck accident made your condition worse.
Depending on the severity of you accident, an expert may testify that you suffered a permanent injury as a result of the truck accident. These medical experts may offer observations about the limitations you may now face following e truck accident caused. They may also offer a prognosis as to the future medical care and treatments you may need to treat these issues. This may include the cost of future medical procedures, future loss of income, and future homecare needs. The experienced and skilled truck and tractor-trailer accident attorneys at Kats, Jamison & Associates can help you with proving these damages in your case. Do not wait, call today for a free consultation.
Contact a Bucks County or Montgomery County Truck Accident Lawyer Today for a Free Initial Consultation and Case Evaluation.
When you need a Bucks County, Pennsylvania personal injury attorney to represent you or a loved one who has suffered an injury related to a tractor–trailer accident, please call Kats, Jamison & Associates at 215-593-2623.
A medical doctor or provider must confirm that all of your injuries are related to the truck accident. If previous injuries to the same areas occur, then an expert may testify that the truck or tractor-trailer accident made them worse. As an example, if you suffered from neck pain before the accident, and your neck pain significantly worsened after the accident, a medical provider may testify that the truck accident made your condition worse.
Depending on the severity of you accident, an expert may testify that you suffered a permanent injury as a result of the truck accident. These medical experts may offer observations about the limitations you may now face following e truck accident caused. They may also offer a prognosis as to the future medical care and treatments you may need to treat these issues. This may include the cost of future medical procedures, future loss of income, and future homecare needs. The experienced and skilled truck and tractor-trailer accident attorneys at Kats, Jamison & Associates can help you with proving these damages in your case. Do not wait, call today for a free consultation.
Contact a Bucks County or Montgomery County Truck Accident Lawyer Today for a Free Initial Consultation and Case Evaluation.
When you need a Bucks County, Pennsylvania personal injury attorney to represent you or a loved one who has suffered an injury related to a tractor–trailer accident, please call Kats, Jamison & Associates at 215-593-2623.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We understand when the injury occurs, you are scared and need immediate help. Here are the answers to some of the questions we hope are helpful to you.
If you come to us, we have all the answers for when you are injured in any type of accident.
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