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    Bucks County Truck Accident Lawyers


    Serving Lancaster County, Lebanon, Reading, York, Central Pennsylvania, Bucks County, Chester County, Cumberland County, Dauphin County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia County, and Berks County.

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      The team at McDonald At Law has been put together to serve you. We have the resources and experience to handle virtually any case, yet we are small enough to provide you with personalized and compassionate service.

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      “Highly Recommended” is the epitome of an understatement when it comes to the firm of McDonald At Law!! Michael McDonald’s genuine pleasant, and empathetic demeanor masks his legal astuteness, and the level of aggressiveness he implements in pursuit of a victim’s right and the monetary compensation legally entitled to us. I was involved in a motor vehicle accident at the hands of an intoxicated driver in York County. In my case I suffered what I described as an atypical injury, Mr. McDonald offered to be my Lawyer immediately after explaining to him the events leading to and after being struck in turn causing me to have a heart attack, when another law firm seemed hesitant. McDonald At Law secured a sizable monetary compensation that not only met my expectation but exceeded it. Mr. McDonald’s wealth of experience, and legal prowess is priceless and never did he act as the case was beneath his practice. In the end my family and I were well compensated, but also felt justified. Thank you McDonald At Law!!

      - Miguel Lopez

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      Back in 2014 I was injured didn’t know what to do but my wife suggested I call Mike McDonald at law I’m not going to say that I really believe in luck but I will say it was the greatest blessing of my entire life that I had the opportunity to pick the best lawyer in Pennsylvania and maybe all of America in Mike McDonald. I needed surgery and Mike came to my home just to make sure that I was OK personally, and he told me not to worry about anything but to just get well he really cares about people and that is something you can’t pay for. Mike’s firm was the most professional operation I have ever had the opportunity to witness over the last 3 1/2 years . All I can say is this if you’ve been injured and you need help there’s only one person that you should call and that’s McDonald at law. From my experience is that when I arrived at his office the first time I met a lawyer and when I left his office the last time I felt like I had a friend. For superior service and expert litigation, remember there’s only one number to call if you ever get hurt it’s McDonald at law.

      -Larry Kennally

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      Bucks County Truck Accident Lawyers

      Truck traffic in Bucks County ranges from interstate freight on I-95 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike to commercial vehicles traveling Route 1, Route 611, Route 309, Street Road, and local streets. The kind of route and delivery involved can change both the evidence and the businesses that need to be investigated.

      The Commercial Routes and Parties That Matter

      A collision near Bensalem or Bristol may involve a very different commercial operation from one near Doylestown, Newtown, Quakertown, or Yardley. The truck may be operated by a national carrier, a regional business, an independent contractor, or a local service company. Ownership, dispatch, maintenance, and cargo responsibilities should be identified separately.

      The carrier or employer may possess driver records and dispatch information, while another company may own the vehicle, perform repairs, or control loading. A claim should distinguish those roles rather than treating every business associated with the truck as automatically liable.

      Records That Should Be Preserved

      Depending on the operation, important evidence may include ELD data, dispatch records, onboard or dash video, driver qualification files, inspection reports, maintenance history, bills of lading, cargo documents, and vehicle electronic data. Because different records have different retention periods, targeted preservation should begin early.

      Photos of the scene and vehicles, roadway video, witness accounts, towing records, and medical documentation provide an independent check on what the commercial records say.

      Pennsylvania Negligence Rules

      A personal-injury negligence action generally must be filed within two years under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524. Pennsylvania comparative-negligence law under 42 Pa.C.S. § 7102 may reduce damages based on an injured person’s share of fault and may bar recovery if that negligence is greater than the defendants’ combined negligence.

      Local Filing and Immediate Priorities

      The Bucks County Prothonotary serves as clerk of the Civil Division of the Court of Common Pleas in Doylestown. When venue is proper there, civil filings are handled through that office. Immediate investigation should identify the carrier and truck owner, preserve available video and vehicle evidence, collect witness information, and determine which companies control the commercial records.

      Mistakes to Avoid

      • Treating an interstate tractor-trailer crash and a local delivery-truck crash as if they will produce the same records.
      • Relying on the truck’s branding instead of confirming ownership, carrier authority, and who dispatched the trip.
      • Waiting for an insurance adjuster to decide what electronic or company records are relevant.
      • Discarding the injured person’s vehicle before disputed physical evidence is documented.
      • Assuming a federal-rule violation exists without first determining whether that rule applied to the operation.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      What makes a Bucks County truck accident investigation different from a normal car crash?

      A commercial-truck case may require company, driver, maintenance, cargo, and electronic records in addition to the scene evidence used in an ordinary two-car collision.

      How do I know who owned or operated the truck?

      Police and registration information can be a starting point, but carrier records, leasing documents, insurance information, and federal or state registration records may be needed to confirm the relationships.

      Can a local delivery company be investigated differently from an interstate carrier?

      Yes. The applicable regulations and available records can differ based on the vehicle, driver, and type of operation. The investigation should fit the actual business involved.

      How long do I have to file a Pennsylvania truck accident claim?

      Pennsylvania generally allows two years for a personal-injury negligence action under 42 Pa.C.S. § 5524, with possible additional rules for particular defendants or claims.

      Where are Bucks County civil filings handled?

      The Bucks County Prothonotary is the clerk of the Civil Division of the Court of Common Pleas in Doylestown. Venue must still be evaluated for the individual case.

      Law checked as of September 24, 2026.

      This page provides general information, not legal advice. Deadlines and outcomes depend on the facts of each matter.

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      Total settlements for injuries sustained because of negligence and strict liability

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      $2.5 Million

      Verdict for injuries sustained in an automobile accident

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      $1.4 Million

      Settlement for injuries sustained die to a trucking accident

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