JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

At Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo, we take your bus or truck accident case personally!

Bus and truck accidents that include tractor trailers, 18 wheelers and tandem trucks, or large tour buses are very serious because they often happen at high speeds, involve multiple vehicles, and result in complex litigation. These vehicles are also difficult to maneuver and their enormous weight and size can cause serious damages, especially to passenger cars that are much smaller than a loaded rig or tour bus.

Injuries from these accidents can be serious, and victims often require extensive care, rehabilitation and long-term care. At Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo, we represent injured bus and truck drivers and passengers, undertake thorough investigations, and make certain that our clients receive all of the compensation they are entitled to, including pain and suffering, past and future wage losses, emotional trauma, and payment of their accident-related medical bills.

Regardless of where the vehicles or companies are from, or where the accident occurred, the lawyers at Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo know that a prompt investigation and aggressive representation can make a big difference and can assure the best results for our clients. The longer you wait, the harder it can be to obtain photos and witness statements. Plus, if the accident involves defective or improperly designed vehicles or parts, it can be critical to preserve that evidence so that our experts can analyze it. Regardless of what kind of auto accident you have been involved in, you should contact the lawyers at Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo, who can help you with your case and will work tirelessly to assure that you receive all of the compensation you are entitled to.

Why Are Bus and Truck Accidents Different from Other Vehicle Accidents?

Truck and bus accidents frequently result in complex litigation in state and federal court, with varying laws, rules and regulations. At Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo, we regularly handle these cases, know how to investigate these claims and make sure that we do everything possible to insure that our clients receive the maximum compensation for their injuries.

Our investigations often involve experts, who can explain how the accident happened, why the accident happened and whose fault it was. These highly-qualified experts assist our office and assure that we address every issue in every case. We also use these experts in court to show the defendants, juries and judges why the defendants were at fault and why our clients are entitled to be compensated for their injuries.

What Are Some of the Causes of These Accidents?

Because bus and truck accidents often happen at high speeds, the injuries and damages can be much worse than in a car accident. But like most motor vehicle accidents, bus and truck accidents are almost always the result of one or more drivers’ negligence, including:

• Driver fatigue
• Inattentive driving, including cell phone use
• Speeding
• Reckless and careless driving
• Improper vehicle maintenance
• Weather (failing to drive safely for the conditions)
• Drunk driving
• Defective vehicle parts
• Improper vehicle design

What Type of Compensation Am I Entitled To?

If you were injured, or a loved one was injured or killed, in a bus or truck accident, you are entitled to compensation for all of your pain and suffering, lost wages, and any future earnings loss you might have. In addition, you are generally entitled to have all of your medical bills paid, either by your own insurance company (your rates do not go up if you are injured and your insurance company pays your medical bills) or, if you are uninsured, through one of the vehicles involved in your accident.

Truck and bus accident victims are entitled to compensation for their pain and suffering for all of the injuries they have suffered, including:

• Fractures, strains and sprains
• Neck and back injuries, including herniated and bulging disks
• Head trauma and other injuries, including concussions
• Leg injuries
• Arm and hand injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Psychological, psychiatric and other emotional injuries
• Any other injuries resulting from the accident

In addition, accident victims are entitled to compensation for any unpaid wage losses, any reduction in how much they can earn in the future and, in certain cases, medical expenses that exceed the amount covered by insurance.

Our bus and truck accident attorneys will make sure that every person and family we represent receives our undivided attention, maximum effort and extraordinary service. To ensure that you are receiving all of the compensation that you are entitled to, call Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo today to speak with one of our auto accident lawyers.

Do the Same Rules Apply to Septa and Other Mass Transit Vehicle Accidents?

Not necessarily. Additional factors may be involved if your accident involved a Septa or other mass transit bus, trolley, subway or train. For example, Septa and other mass transit agencies are often considered to be state agencies. As a result, there may be additional rules that apply to those cases, which require victims to notify the government within certain time limits; in some cases, the types of damages you can be compensated for will also be different or limited.

If you have been injured in any type of bus, truck, mass transit or other motor vehicle accident, contact the lawyers at Mednick, Mezyk and Kredo, who will fight to assure that you receive all of the compensation you are entitled to. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your car, truck, bus, trolley, train or Septa case. Please give us a call at 215-545-1870 or fill out the Contact Us form on this page for a free consultation.

We promise to take your case personally!