Being hit by a commercial truck while working — whether you were driving for work, on foot at a job site, or making a delivery — often causes catastrophic injuries because of the sheer size and weight involved. These cases are also legally complex: a trucking company, its insurer, and sometimes a cargo or maintenance company may all share responsibility. If you were working, you likely have both a workers' comp claim and a significant third-party claim.
You May Have Two Separate Claims
When someone else causes a crash while you are working, you can often pursue two separate claims at the same time, and they cover different things:
- Workers' compensation — a no-fault claim through your employer's insurance. It covers your medical treatment and about two-thirds of your lost wages, no matter who caused the crash. It does not pay for pain and suffering.
- A third-party personal injury claim — a fault-based claim against the at-fault driver. This is where you can recover pain and suffering, your full wage loss, and other damages the comp system does not pay.
Handled correctly and together, these two claims add up to far more than either one alone. Attorney Michael Cardamone — a Certified Workers' Compensation Specialist — handles the workers' comp claim directly, and coordinates the third-party case with our heavyweight Personal Injury colleagues so one claim never undercuts the other. See how dual claims work →
Why Truck Crashes Are Different
Commercial trucking is governed by federal safety rules covering driver hours, maintenance, and loading. When those rules are broken, it can strengthen a third-party claim — but the evidence (driver logs, black-box data, maintenance records) can disappear fast unless it is demanded quickly. Because truck crashes cause such serious, often permanent injuries, the third-party claim can be substantial. Learn more about PA truck accident claims →
What To Do If a Truck Hit You At Work
- Report it to your employer as a work injury right away.
- Get thorough medical care — truck-crash injuries are frequently severe and worsen over time.
- Preserve everything — the police report, the trucking company's info, and any witnesses.
- Act quickly so trucking records can be legally preserved before they are lost.
- Call us for a free review of both your comp and third-party truck claim.
Injured by a Truck On the Job?
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(215) 206-9068Frequently Asked Questions
I was hit by a truck while working. Do I have a claim beyond workers' comp?
Very likely. When a commercial truck causes your work injury, you generally have a workers' comp claim through your employer AND a third-party claim against the trucking company and its driver — which can recover pain and suffering and full wage loss.
How soon should I contact a lawyer after a work truck crash?
As soon as possible. Trucking companies preserve evidence like driver logs and black-box data only when required to; an attorney can send a legal hold quickly so that critical proof isn't lost.