The PA Turnpike: Pennsylvania's Most Traveled - and Dangerous - Highway
The Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76) and its Northeast Extension (I-476) are critical arteries for commerce in the eastern United States. With over 500,000 vehicles daily - nearly a third of them commercial trucks - the Turnpike sees more than its share of serious accidents.
If you were injured in a Turnpike crash while working - whether you're a truck driver, delivery driver, sales rep, or any other worker on the road - you may have TWO separate claims for compensation.
Turnpike Routes We Cover
High-Risk Zones on the PA Turnpike
- King of Prussia interchange (Exit 326-328) - Heavy merge traffic, frequent accidents
- Lehigh Tunnel area - Elevation changes, weather-related crashes
- Blue Mountain Tunnel - Limited visibility, truck backup
- Mid-County Toll Plaza area - Lane changes, rear-end collisions
- Harrisburg East (Exit 247) - Major interchange, high truck volume
- Valley Forge to Downingtown stretch - Heavy commuter traffic
- Northeast Extension (Quakertown to Allentown) - Construction zones, lane shifts
"The PA Turnpike is unforgiving. High speeds, heavy trucks, and limited shoulders mean accidents are often severe. I've handled hundreds of Turnpike crash cases over 27 years. What most workers don't realize is that if you were on the job when the crash happened, you have a workers' comp claim regardless of who was at fault. And if another driver caused it, you likely have a second claim against them. Two specialists, two claims, maximum recovery."
Workers Most at Risk on the Turnpike
The Two Claims Turnpike Crash Victims May Have
Workers' Compensation
We handle this directly.
- All medical bills (100%)
- Lost wages (approx. 2/3)
- Permanent impairment benefits
- Vocational rehabilitation
Fault doesn't matter. If you were working, you're covered.
Third-Party Injury Claim
Our PI colleagues handle this.
- Pain and suffering damages
- Full lost wages (100%)
- Future earning capacity
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Available if another driver was negligent.
Why Turnpike Cases Can Be Larger
Turnpike accidents often result in larger settlements and verdicts because:
- Higher speeds = more severe injuries
- More commercial trucks = larger insurance policies ($1M+)
- Multiple liable parties = trucking companies, shippers, maintenance companies
- Electronic logging data = evidence of driver fatigue, hours violations
- Toll records = proof of where vehicles were and when
Evidence Disappears Quickly
On the Turnpike, critical evidence can vanish fast:
- Electronic logging device (ELD) data may be overwritten
- Toll booth records have retention limits
- Dashcam and surveillance footage gets deleted
- Witness memories fade
- Skid marks and debris are cleared
Don't wait - the sooner you call, the more evidence we can preserve.
Injured on the PA Turnpike While Working?
552 miles of highway. Thousands of crashes per year. If you were one of them, call us now.
(215) 206-9068Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Serving all of Pennsylvania.