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Philadelphia Truck Accident Wrongful Death Lawyers

When a 3,000-pound passenger car collides with an 80,000-pound 18-wheeler truck, tragedy often occurs. People in cars can be killed in truck accidents, while the truck driver may suffer only minor injuries. On average, over 3,000 people lose their lives in trucking accidents every year in the United States and an additional 70,000 are injured. A wrongful death truck accident is defined as death due to the truck driver or trucking company’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions. Any death that is a result of another person’s negligence or wrongful intention is referred to as wrongful death. Trucking accidents are very different from passenger auto accidents; the damage is generally much more significant and these types of accident cases require experienced truck accident attorneys.

At Reiff and Bily, we know that money will not replace your loved one, but our Philadelphia wrongful death attorneys will aggressively obtain the right settlement so that you can start to move forward with your life. We are devoted to making sure that you will be well cared for should you find yourself in the unfortunate circumstance of a wrongful death. You will not be burdened with staggering medical bills, funeral expenses, and damages from the accident. If you have lost a loved one in a truck accident, you are entitled to compensation for your losses, both financial and emotional.

Your losses may include:

• Medical and funeral expenses;
• Lost wages and future earnings;
• Pain and suffering;
• Grief and sorrow;
• Mental anguish;
• Loss of companionship; and
• Loss of quality of life.

Hiring the Right Truck Accident Attorney

Trucking companies carry large insurance policies and their adjusters are promoted based on how little they pay to victims of trucking accidents. Our experienced attorneys will protect you and deal with all the details and complexities involved in your wrongful death case. The trucking company has a vested interest in denying your claim or settling for as little as possible. We will fight so that you are fairly compensated for all of your losses.

The Pennsylvania truck accident lawyers at Reiff and Bily have a proven track record of success because our attorneys begin our investigation by immediately preserving evidence and taking a very aggressive approach with trucking companies and their insurers. Your catastrophic loss is not just a statistic to our devoted team of competent attorneys. We will make sure you are taken care of and the responsible parties are held accountable for their negligence and irresponsible behavior. For more information about how we can help, call (800) 421-9595 today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

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