Pittsburgh
Truck Accident Negligence Attorney

When a commercial truck strikes your vehicle, the aftermath is rarely simple. Trucking companies dispatch their own investigators within hours. Insurance adjusters begin building a defense before you have left the hospital. The gap between what you are offered and what you may actually be entitled to recover can be substantial.

At Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C., our attorneys have been handling serious personal injury cases since 1981. We have recovered over $250 million for injury victims across western Pennsylvania.

If you or someone you love was injured in a truck accident in Pittsburgh or Allegheny County, call us today for a free consultation at (412) 471-8500. You pay nothing unless we recover for you.

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Who Is Liable if I Was Injured in a Truck Accident?

Truck accident liability rarely stops with the driver. The driver may have been speeding, distracted, or fatigued, but behind them stands a trucking company that hired, trained, and dispatched them, and often a chain of others whose decisions put an unsafe truck on the road.

Maintenance contractors, parts manufacturers, and cargo loaders can each carry a share of the blame depending on what actually failed.

Federal law sets the baseline. The FMCSA regulates driver hours, qualifications, drug and alcohol testing, vehicle inspection, and maintenance.

Call Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C. at (412) 471-8500), you don’t need to know who is at fault. That’s exactly what we’re here for.

Your Right to Compensation

When a carrier or driver violates those rules and a crash follows, that violation becomes powerful evidence of negligence. Pennsylvania law then lets victims pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and permanent disability, and where a carrier’s conduct was especially reckless, punitive damages may apply.

Large carriers deploy defense teams fast. You need experienced representation just as quickly.

What You Need to Know About Your Rights After a Truck Accident?

Pennsylvania law gives injured truck accident victims the right to pursue full compensation, but acting quickly and understanding the rules is essential.

Your window to file is two years, not a day more

Under 42 Pa. C.S. Section 5524, the filing deadline begins the day of your accident. Let it pass and your right to recover is permanently gone, regardless of how strong your case is.

Insurance companies will try to shift blame onto you

Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence law, 42 Pa. C.S. Section 7102, allows recovery as long as your share of fault stays below 51%. Carriers and their insurers routinely work to inflate that number to reduce their exposure. Having experienced counsel from the start is the best protection against those tactics.

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The liability often runs deeper than just the driver

The trucking company, third-party maintenance contractors, cargo loaders, and equipment manufacturers may all share responsibility. Under respondeat superior, carriers can be held vicariously liable for a driver’s negligence on the job.

Federal FMCSA rules covering hours of service, driver qualifications, drug and alcohol testing, and cargo securement frequently come into play, and violations of those rules are often the foundation of a negligence claim.

We know exactly where and how to file your case

Most Pittsburgh truck accident claims are heard in Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas. Cases involving federal claims may proceed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Our attorneys have practiced in both for decades.

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How We Fight For Your Truck Accident Negligence Claim

Truck negligence cases require fast action and a thorough understanding of federal regulations.

Here’s how our team approaches them.

  • Step 1: Your Consultation Is on Us – Call (412) 471-8500 or reach out online before you speak to anyone else. We’ll review the details of your accident, explain what a truck negligence claim involves, and give you a clear picture of your options, free of charge.
  • Step 2: We Preserve the Evidence Before It Disappears – A commercial truck’s electronic control module captures speed, braking patterns, and engine data, but that information doesn’t last forever. Driver logs, inspection records, maintenance history, and dispatch communications are equally critical. We move immediately to secure everything before it’s overwritten, deleted, or conveniently lost.
  • Step 3: Aggressive Pursuit From Start to Finish – We build every truck negligence case with trial in mind. That approach strengthens our negotiating position and ensures we’re fully prepared if a fair settlement isn’t offered.
  • Step 4: We Follow the Negligence Wherever It Leads – Truck negligence cases often involve multiple layers of liability. Beyond the driver, we investigate the carrier’s hiring and training practices, cargo loading procedures, maintenance contractors, and equipment manufacturers. A thorough investigation means every source of compensation is identified and pursued.
  • Step 5: We Handle the Carrier’s Legal Team – Commercial carriers have experienced insurance adjusters and defense attorneys on speed dial. Once you hire us, we take over every interaction, protecting you from tactics designed to minimize your claim before it even gets started.
  • Step 6: No Fee Without a Win – We handle truck negligence cases on a pure contingency basis. No upfront costs, no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.
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Why Choose The Truck Accident Negligence Attorneys at OMP

Trucking companies don’t fight fair. They carry large insurance policies, retain experienced defense attorneys, and move quickly after an accident to protect their interests.

At Ogg, Murphy & Perkosky, P.C., we level that playing field. For over 40 years we’ve been going up against commercial carriers and their insurers on behalf of injured victims across Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, and we know exactly how they operate.

You’ll work directly with an attorney who understands federal trucking regulations, recognizes the tactics insurers use to undervalue claims, and has the courtroom experience to back it up.

No upfront costs, no fees unless we win. Contact us online or call (412) 471-8500 for a free case evaluation.

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I highly recommend Mike Murphy and John Perkosky. They kept us informed every step of the way and were incredibly caring throughout the entire process. They were always available to answer our questions, and I had complete confidence in their abilities. I am extremely grateful for everything they did. Mike and John fought hard to achieve the best possible outcome for our case.

– C. G.
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Ben Gobel was extremely helpful with my case. He was thorough, transparent, and kept me informed throughout the process. I trusted him completely because he addressed my questions before I even had to ask. I was very pleased with the outcome of my settlement.

– J. B.
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Best law firm anywhere. Professional, caring, thorough and will do everything they can to help you get you through a harrowing time. I can’t recommend them enough! You don’t want any other firm on your side.

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First of all, I would like to thank the firm of OGG, Murphy & Perkosky for their great work and their commitment in helping me with my case and the way Mr. Gobel took his time walking me through the process and the details. I would recommend this firm to anyone who is looking for legal counsel.

– J. M.
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Best law firm, ever! I cannot say enough great things about Jon Perkosky. He is very passionate about what he does, and is a fabulous attorney. He's the best! He will fight, and fight hard.

– B. P.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pittsburgh Truck Accident Negligence Claims

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Negligence must be established through evidence that the driver or company breached a duty of care and that breach caused your injury. Useful evidence includes electronic logging device records, driver logs, maintenance records, black box data, police reports, and witness statements. Our attorneys move quickly to preserve this evidence before it can be overwritten or destroyed.

In most cases, Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim under 42 Pa. C.S. Section 5524. There are limited exceptions, but waiting creates serious risks. Evidence disappears, witnesses become harder to locate, and missing the deadline can bar your claim entirely. Contact us as soon as possible.

Yes. Under the doctrine of respondeat superior, an employer may be held vicariously liable for a driver’s negligence while operating within the scope of employment. Trucking companies may also face direct liability for negligent hiring, negligent training, or failure to maintain their vehicles. Our attorneys investigate every avenue of liability from the start.

Pennsylvania’s modified comparative negligence rule allows recovery as long as your share of fault does not exceed 51%. Your damages are reduced proportionally. Insurers routinely attempt to inflate a claimant’s percentage of fault to minimize payouts. An experienced attorney helps counter those tactics.

If you are able, call 911, get medical attention, and document the scene with photos. Do not give recorded statements to any insurance company. Obtain the truck driver’s information, the carrier’s name, and the truck’s DOT number if possible. Then call us. You do not need to have everything sorted out before you call. That is what we are here for.

Nothing upfront. We handle truck accident negligence cases on a contingency fee basis. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery. If we do not obtain a recovery for you, you owe us nothing. We offer a free initial consultation with no obligation.

Contact Our Pittsburgh Truck Accident Negligence Attorneys Today

Truck accidents can result from many forms of negligence, including unsafe driving, poor vehicle maintenance, inadequate training, improper loading, or violations of trucking safety rules.

Our attorneys can investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, identify the parties whose negligence may have contributed, and pursue compensation for your injuries and related losses.

Contact us today at (412) 471-8500 for a free case evaluation. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Call (412) 471-8500 today for a free case evaluation.

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