On a Friday morning, the commute to work along Interstate 95 was backed up after a tanker truck overturned on the roadway. Tanker trucks, whether with fuel or not, can be highly dangerous vehicles that can cause a fire when their hazardous materials leak. In this situation, that did not happen, but it still significantly impacted other drivers.
The data available from the initial reports indicate the overturned tanker truck was blocking the ramp from Interstate 95 northbound to the Commodore Barry Bridge. That is in Chester in Delaware County. It took crews a long while to remove the tanker and secure the scene before they could open up the roadway again.
Truck accident victims often face serious injury after such accidents. It goes without saying that working with a skilled truck accident attorney is critical in those situations. Though it does not seem anyone was hurt in this case, it could have been much worse. A Delaware County truck accident lawyer can assist with your case.
Investigations Are Likely
Numerous federal laws exist to minimize the risk of truck accidents, especially when drivers carry hazardous materials. Truck owners must also maintain their vehicles, ensure drivers are properly trained, and provide a log of the number of hours a driver worked in a row. Violations of these rules can result in a large fine.
Anytime you are in an accident with a truck, set up a free consultation with our tractor-trailer accident lawyer in Chester, PA, at Kwartler Manus for guidance.