Scranton Truck Accident Lawyers 

Expert Legal Counsel from Board Certified Civil Trial Advocates

If you've been involved in a truck accident, time is critical. At Abrahamsen, Conaboy & Abrahamsen P.C., we act immediately to protect your rights and preserve vital evidence before trucking companies and their defense teams can build their case against you.

Our Scranton truck accident attorneys understand that trucking companies spare no expense when accidents occur. They dispatch lawyers and investigators to crash scenes within hours, gathering evidence, obtaining statements, and developing defense strategies while you are still in the emergency room. 

We counter these tactics by launching our own comprehensive investigations immediately: 

• Securing accident scene evidence before it disappears
• Obtaining truck maintenance records and driver logs
• Engaging accident reconstruction experts
• Downloading electronic data from the truck’s black box
• Identifying all liable parties
• Building the most robust case for maximum compensation

Our Board Certified Civil Trial Advocates have the skills, resources, and legal expertise to stand up to powerful trucking companies and win the compensation you deserve.

Reach us onlineor at (570) 712-5545 to request a free case evaluation with a Scranton truck accident attorney. Consultations can be held virtually for your convenience. Hablamos español.

Why Truck Accident Cases Are More Complex

Tractor-trailer accidents tend to be far more serious and complicated than standard auto accidents and must be handled accordingly. 

Several factors create this complexity:

• Multiple defendants - You may be going up against not only the truck driver but also a large, powerful trucking company, leasing companies, maintenance contractors, cargo loading companies, and, in some cases, vehicle or parts manufacturers. Identifying all responsible parties requires sophisticated legal analysis and thorough investigation.
• Immediate corporate response - Trucking companies don’t wait. They immediately send lawyers and investigators to accident scenes and spare no expense building their defense. Without equally aggressive representation protecting your interests from the outset, critical evidence can be lost or destroyed, witnesses may become unavailable, and your legal position can be permanently compromised.
• Federal regulatory framework - The trucking industry operates under extensive Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations governing driver qualifications, hours of service limits, mandatory rest periods, vehicle maintenance requirements, cargo securement standards, and safety inspections. Proving violations of these regulations requires attorneys with specific knowledge of federal transportation law.
• Substantial insurance and high stakes - Commercial trucks carry insurance coverage ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. These high-value cases motivate trucking companies and their insurers to employ aggressive litigation tactics to minimize payouts.
• Complex causation issues -  Determining what caused a truck accident often requires expert analysis of multiple factors, including driver fatigue, mechanical failures, improper loading, inadequate maintenance, weather conditions, road defects, and driver error. Successfully establishing liability demands a comprehensive investigation and qualified expert testimony.

With over 80 years of combined experience, more than 24,000 cases handled, and millions recovered for clients, our attorneys know how to handle these factors in building your case, negotiating for optimal settlements, or taking your case to trial. 

The Severe Reality of Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are among the deadliest crashes on American roads. In 2023, 5,472 people died in crashes involving large trucks. What makes these statistics tragic is that 82.4% of victims in fatal truck crashes were not truck occupants; they were drivers and passengers in other vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists. 

When a passenger vehicle collides with a tractor-trailer that can weigh up to 80,000 pounds while loaded, the physics are devastating and unforgiving. A car is no match for a 30,000-pound tractor-trailer carrying a 70,000-pound load traveling at highway speed. 

The risk of death or severe injury for occupants of smaller vehicles is extraordinarily high. Beyond fatalities, 153,452 people were injured in large truck crashes in 2023, an average of 420 people every day or 17 people every hour.

Types of Trucks Involved in Serious Accidents

Our firm handles accident claims and lawsuits involving every kind of truck, including: