After being involved in a rear end collision, a Pennsylvania resident responded by filing a truck accident lawsuit against Performance Transportation and the truck’s driver.

The plaintiff, Rose Z., alleges that on April 26, 2018, she was involved in a rear end collision because of the negligence of the defendant and driver of a freight truck, Earl D. According to the lawsuit, Earl got distracted while driving and caused a rear end collision with Rose’s vehicle in front of him, causing her to lose control and drive off the roadway and into a tree.

The rear end collision caused serious injuries, the lawsuit claims, some of which are permanent in nature.

Because of the rear end collision, Earl allegedly received a citation for careless driving, to which he pled guilty and was charged a fine. The lawsuit not only names Earl as a defendant but his employer as well—Performance Transportation.

According to the lawsuit, Performance was “negligent and careless in maintaining the vehicle, in supervising the operator and in entrusting the vehicle to the defendant.”

Rose filed her rear end collision lawsuit on Aug. 6, 2018, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The lawsuit was filed on multiple counts, including negligence and vicarious liability. Rose’s husband, Joseph, also filed on one count of loss of consortium.

Truck Accidents

On average, half a million truck accidents occur each year in the United States. Injuries from these accidents can be severe, and many end in fatalities—indeed, more than 100,000 involve a serious injury, and around 5,000 are fatal.

After a truck accident, it can feel like there’s nothing that can be done. But injured parties or family members may be able to pursue litigation against the truck driver, insurance company, and trucking company for compensation through truck accident settlements.

In many cases, these kinds of accidents can be extremely severe. Pursuing a truck accident settlement can help obtain compensation for injuries, medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, loss of companionship and more.

In many cases, truck accident settlements can amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars or, in some cases, even in the millions. To most effectively handle truck accident litigation, it may help to consult a truck accident lawyer with experience in this area. They’ll be able to help you determine the scope of your claims and the best way to move forward.

Filing a Truck Accident Lawsuit

If you or someone you love was injured or died in an accident with a truck, you may be able to pursue a truck accident lawsuit.

While filing a lawsuit cannot undo the pain and suffering caused by an accident like the rear end collision that injured Rose, or bring a loved one back to life, it can offer some substantial compensation to help with medical expenses, lost wages, loss of companionship, and vehicle or property damage, as well as hold the truck company and driver responsible.