# Pennsylvania Truck Accidents > Last updated: 2026-11-11 After a truck crash, the trucking company and its insurance company are often responsible for some of your losses. With more than 120 years of combined experience, Marzzacco Injury Law looks at every party that may be responsible when building a truck accident claim. Trucking companies may start building their defense within hours of a crash, while your medical treatment may last for months. Hiring a [truck accident lawyer](https://www.klnivenlaw.com/harrisburg-truck-accident-lawyer/) in Pennsylvania gives you someone to protect your rights during that important early period. Why Injured Drivers Choose Our Truck Accident Attorneys ------------------------------------------------------- Our lawyers send a spoliation letter to the trucking company and its insurer within days of taking a case. This letter lists the specific records we expect the company to keep, from engine control module data to messages between the dispatcher and the driver. It also warns the company that destroying evidence can hurt its case in court. Acting quickly matters more in truck cases than in most injury claims, because important trucking records can be deleted or thrown away within days or months. Our attorneys also ask to inspect the truck before repairs remove evidence like brake wear, tire condition, and crash damage that photos may not show. Our Truck Accident Results -------------------------- Our attorneys secured $1,850,000 for the family of a young man killed by a commercial truck in Harrisburg. We also recovered $1,000,000 for a truck driver who was seriously injured when a wheel came off another tractor-trailer and struck his cab. Every case depends on its own facts, and past results don't guarantee future outcomes. Why Are Truck Accident Claims More Complicated Than Car Accident Claims? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Truck crash cases are more complicated than typical car accidents for several reasons. Our lawyers plan for each one from the first meeting: - Multiple defendants: The driver, trucking company, trailer owner, and cargo loader may each have their own insurance and their own lawyers. - Federal rules: Federal laws on driving hours, inspections, and hiring create extra duties for trucking companies and drivers. - Fast-acting investigators: Trucking companies often send their own teams to the crash scene, sometimes before the tow truck leaves. - Serious injuries: Spinal injuries, amputations, and brain injuries lead to larger claims, so trucking companies fight harder. Trucking company record-keeping rules can also create problems. Under [49 C.F.R. ยง 390.15](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-390/subpart-B/section-390.15), trucking companies must keep an accident register for three years, but much of the most important evidence isn't kept that long. For example, camera footage may be recorded over within days, and driver logs may be discarded after six months. That's why sending a preservation letter in the first week is so important. What Can You Recover After a Truck Crash? ----------------------------------------- Damages in a serious truck crash case can add up quickly, and future costs are often larger than your current bills. Compensation may include: - Medical, surgical, and rehabilitation costs - Medical equipment and home modifications - Lost income and reduced ability to earn in the future - Pain, suffering, and disfigurement - Wrongful death and survival damages Life care planners and economists often help estimate your future costs. Our attorneys work with these professionals instead of relying on an insurance adjuster's estimate of what a lifetime of care will cost. Put Our Truck Accident Lawyers in Your Corner --------------------------------------------- We help injured Pennsylvanians pursue the compensation they need to move forward. Call Marzzacco Injury Law at (717) 231-1640 or [contact us online](https://www.klnivenlaw.com/contact-us/) to schedule a free consultation with our truck accident lawyers in Pennsylvania.