According to United States Department of Transportation preliminary 2004 statistics, there were over six million police-reported traffic crashes in the U.S., in which over forty-two thousand people were killed and almost three million injured. Although these statistics are expected to slightly decline over the next few years, traffic fatalities are one of the leading causes of death and injury for people of all ages.

Did you know that every 16 minutes a person is killed or seriously injured in a truck accident? Did you know that big rig truck accidents continue to increase? As the commercial truck population accelerates to meet anticipated economic demand and the number of passenger vehicles continues to grow, motorists are facing increased hazards due to the number of 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers and semi-trucks on the road. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports that in crashes involving large trucks and other vehicles, 98% of the fatalities occur to the people in passenger vehicles.

When truck collisions do occur, trucking companies involved in the accident often send representatives to the accident scene. These agents work to handle everything at the scene of the accident so that they can try to limit or reduce their company’s responsibility. As you will see from “Ruth’s Story” in the “How We’ve Helped” section of this website, the representatives for trucking, hauling and leasing companies will often do anything within their power to discredit victims and delay or deny compensation to those who deserve it. These companies’ representatives know that the ideal time to confront an accident victim is immediately following the event. In the aftermath of a truck accident, the traumatized victim will need to make important decisions that will impact their future. Trucking and insurance companies may sometimes pressure grieving, anxious and injured victims to make hasty and ill-advised decisions.

Every day, people are injured or killed in automobile or truck accidents that were caused by someone else. When you, a loved one or friend suffers a serious injury or if someone is killed—especially when it was caused by someone else—it is devastating for all concerned. The future is uncertain. There can be a long hospital stay, finances can be stretched and there may be worries about making ends meet.

As you consider what to do next, you will discover that what you don't know can hurt you! To make sure you get back what you’ve lost, you’ll need help from people experienced in handling claims and who understand what you are going through. You owe it to yourself to make sure that your claim is properly handled by the attorneys at the Law Offices of Stuart A. Kritzer, P.C. highly experienced in automobile and truck accident litigation and liability insurance law.

Did you know that if you were injured in an auto or truck accident and it wasn’t your fault…

• You may be entitled to several types of compensation including:
  - Pain
  - Suffering
  - Lost wages
  - medical and related expenses
  - Loss of enjoyment of life
  - Inconvenience
•   Legal action may be necessary to secure and maximize your rights
• There is a limited period of time to pursue a claim for injuries

Contact the attorneys at the Law Offices of Stuart A. Kritzer, P.C. today for a FREE, no-obligation consultation. Attorney fees can be based on a percentage of the final recovery.

• Have you or someone you know been injured in an automobile or truck accident that was caused by someone else?
• Has someone you know died in an automobile or truck accident due to another driver’s fault?

If you answered, “yes”, to either of these questions, a financial recovery may be possible.

To find out if you have a case, complete our online form or contact our legal team for more information.

Law Offices of Stuart A. Kritzer, P.C.—We’re here to help.

How we've helped. Jay's Story/Ruth's Story