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Truck claims
in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania follows modified comparative fault — recovery is barred if your fault is greater than 50%. Otherwise damages are reduced by your share of fault.
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Pennsylvania has a 2-year deadline. Evidence disappears in days.
2 years
Two years from the date of injury under 42 Pa. C.S. § 5524.
Modified comparative negligence (51% bar)
Pennsylvania follows modified comparative fault — recovery is barred if your fault is greater than 50%. Otherwise damages are reduced by your share of fault.
Maximum recovery
Tort Claims Act limits recovery against state and local government. No general cap in private cases.
Pre-suit notice
Notice of claim against political subdivisions required within six months; against the Commonwealth within six months.
42 Pa. C.S. § 5524
Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.
State practice
PA Turnpike and I-80, I-81, I-95 are heavy freight corridors. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia generate significant logistics traffic.
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