New York 18-Wheeler Injury Lawyer

18-Wheeler Truck Accident Lawyers · New York Injury Law Firm

To ensure their safety, 18-wheelers and other large trucks must be adequately maintained and operated by trained, competent drivers. When truck drivers and trucking companies are negligent in the operation and maintenance of 18-wheelers, the results can be fatal.

If you or someone close to you has been injured in an 18-wheeler accident, the attorneys at the Finz firm are here to advocate for you. The Finz firm lawyers have extensive experience handling New York truck accident lawsuits involving catastrophic injury and wrongful death.

How has the Finz firm helped victims of truck accidents? Stuart L. Finz, the senior trial lawyer and CEO, has obtained the largest recorded truck accident settlement for an individual personal injury plaintiff in New York. The record settlement for the individual plaintiff was in the sum of $21 million.

To discuss your auto accident case, call the Finz firm now toll free at (855) TOP-FIRM or simply fill out the free case evaluation form.

The Causes of Truck Accidents

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for issuing and enforcing safety regulations for the operation of 18-wheelers (semi trucks, big rigs) and other commercial trucks. The regulations set forth by the FMCSA cover nearly all aspects of the maintenance and operation of trucks.

When handling an 18-wheeler accident case, the Finz firm lawyers search for evidence that the driver or trucking company was in violation of trucking regulations. Trucking violations include:

Driving without taking adequate rest breaks (driver fatigue)
Driving with an overloaded or unsecured load
Improper truck maintenance
Drug and alcohol abuse
Falsifying trucking logs

Truck Accident Injuries

Because of the speed and mass of semi trucks, the injuries sustained in truck accidents are often catastrophic and even fatal. As experienced personal injury lawyers, the Finz firm attorneys are adept at assessing the full extent of damage an injury has caused. They will apply their skill and experience in truck accident law to help you pursue full and fair compensation for the losses you have suffered.

Contact a New York Truck Injury Law Firm

If you, a family member or a friend has suffered a serious injury in an 18-wheeler accident, contact the Finz firm now toll free at ( 855) TOP-FIRM or simply fill out the free case evaluation form.

Accidents Involving 18-Wheelers: Causes and Concerns

February 14, 2013 | Finz & Finz, P.C.

For many parts of the country, the winter season is not yet over. Rare instances of freezing rain earlier this year in Utah caused road closures and slippery highways throughout the state, and rain and snow continue to inconvenience areas nationwide with no end in sight for better weather. Road conditions easily cause accidents among pedestrians, drivers and truckers, especially those driving 18-wheelers, a type of vehicle that is unique in its construction and purpose. So, if these vehicles are designed to handle themselves better than most on the road, how are they different and why are there so many accidents?

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