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Truck Accident Claims in Lehigh County

Lehigh County sits at a major junction for commercial traffic in eastern Pennsylvania. Trucks use I-78, U.S. 22, U.S. 309, PA 145, and connecting roads serving Allentown, Bethlehem, Whitehall, Emmaus, Macungie, Fogelsville, and nearby townships. A collision may happen in highway traffic, near an interchange, on a commercial corridor, or at a warehouse or delivery entrance. Each setting can involve different vehicle movements and sources of evidence.

Investigating a Lehigh County Truck Crash

Responsibility can depend on the conduct of a driver and the work of other businesses. Depending on the facts, an investigation may examine the motor carrier, truck and trailer owner, maintenance contractor, freight broker, or cargo loader. Potential evidence includes the crash report, scene photographs, witness statements, vehicle damage, electronic data, driver duty and dispatch records, inspection and repair history, cargo documents, and insurance records. Availability and significance vary by case.

Questions may include speed, stopping distance, following distance, lane changes, fatigue, distraction, driver training, inspection, repairs, and cargo securement. The goal is to determine which facts matter and whether a driver, company, or other party may have legal responsibility.

Busy Corridors and Delivery Roads

I-78 and U.S. 22 carry substantial through traffic across the county and serve local businesses and communities. U.S. 309 and PA 145 connect residential and commercial areas with the Allentown and Bethlehem region. Near interchanges, a truck may be merging or slowing while other traffic enters or exits. On local roads, turns, backing, driveway access, visibility, and loading activity may matter. Note the exact location and any nearby intersections, signs, or work zones when safe.

Pennsylvania Truck Accident Law

Pennsylvania comparative-negligence law may reduce damages according to a claimant’s share of causal negligence and bars recovery when that share is greater than the negligence of the defendant or defendants. Many injury and wrongful-death negligence claims are subject to a two-year limitation period, but exceptions and claim-specific rules may apply. Prompt review can help identify deadlines and evidence that should be preserved. See 42 Pa.C.S. § 7102 and 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524.

Steps After a Truck Collision

Seek medical care and call emergency services if needed. If it is safe, photograph the vehicles and roadway, record the direction of travel and nearby landmarks, and collect witness contact information. Keep medical, repair, wage, and insurance records, and document damaged property before it is repaired or discarded. If an insurer or trucking company requests a statement or release, understand its scope before responding.

Contact Logue Law Group

Logue Law Group represents people injured in truck crashes across Pennsylvania, including Lehigh County. Call 412-387-6901 or contact the firm online to discuss a collision. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship; representation begins only if the firm agrees to represent you.