Allentown Wrongful Death Semi Truck Accident on I-78

A Lehigh Valley tractor trailer truck accident took place on Interstate 78 near Route 309, causing one wrongful death, on July 18, 2019. The fatal tractor-trailer accident caused a fiery truck accident scene on I-78. The tractor-trailer crashed into a median and caught fire on I-78 east under the Route 309 overpass around 4:30 a.m. Pennsylvania State Police responded to the Allentown wrongful death accident scene. The Lehigh County Coroner also responded to the scene of the Allentown truck accident on I-78 to determine the Lehigh Valley wrongful death victim’s identity. There were highway traffic delays on both Interstate 78 and Route 309 near Allentown City, due to the fatal I-78 truck accident.

Our Allentown wrongful death attorneys at the Trapani Law Firm would like to pass along our thoughts and prayers to all family members and friends affected by this I-78 semi truck accident. Our Lehigh Valley truck accident lawyers recommend immediate medical treatment after a car accident in order to prevent any long-term Allentown personal injuries. We recommend treatment at a local Lehigh Valley hospital or whenever possible.

One of the most common types of Allentown wrongful death accidents are semi truck wrongful death accidents. Many times, car or truck drivers are guilty of negligence that leads to accident. Distractions on the road and inside the vehicles themselves can quickly lead to disaster. Pennsylvania car accidents, along with truck accidents and Lehigh Valley motorcycle accidents are some of the most common types of personal injury accidents in eastern PA. If you have been victim of a Lehigh Valley truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Furthermore, under the Uninsured Motorist Coverage (UM) portion of your auto insurance, you and your loved may be entitled to compensation even if the driver who struck you was uninsured.

The Trapani Law Firm treats every client with compassion and our Lehigh Valley wrongful death accident lawyers are there to listen during this emotionally devastating time of grief. At the Trapani Law Firm, you can be sure to find an experienced fatal accident lawyer who will understand the difficulties and complexities of your Pennsylvania wrongful death lawsuit. Call us anytime for a free consultation, we’re here to help get you and your family back on their feet after a Lehigh Valley or Allentown wrongful death accident on I-78.

Last Updated on April 27, 2022

Matthew C. Trapani

The injury lawyers at the Trapani Law Firm have represented hundreds of clients injured in catastrophic car accidents and other personal injury accidents. Additionally, our personal injury law firm has handled wrongful death claims for families of victims killed or injured in tragic accidents. There is no cost to our clients until our experienced attorneys have won your case. The Trapani Law Firm would like our visitors to be aware that we obtain our information through secondary sources so it is entirely possible that our news blog posts may contain data that is not 100% accurate. If we have improper information posted on our blog please feel free to email us so we can make the necessary adjustments. Our law firm has posted this news blog for informative purposes, in order to help keep our local community safer. The Trapani Law Firm handles these types of injury cases, however whether or not attorney representation is needed is a very private decision that we honor. DISCLAIMER: The information above is not intended to express or constitute legal or medical advice.