Category: 18 Wheeler Accidents
Larger commercial trucks and tractor-trailers are potentially hazardous vehicles. Although they keep the American shipping industry running, they are immense machines capable of doing catastrophic damage to the smaller vehicles they share the road with. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that at least 71 percent of individuals killed
New York City is a bustling metropolis where city streets are tight and moving through traffic can be exhausting. While commercial trucks are vital to providing New York City residents with the goods they need and the services they crave, these 21st-century behemoths are often too large for the city’s
Recent Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates suggest over 415,000 police-reported crashes involving large trucks in the United States. More than 101,000 of those crashes left Americans injured, while 4,444 of those collisions proved fatal. Being injured in a crash with a large truck can be a life-altering event. With
Navigating the claim process with a trucking company and its insurer can be complicated and overwhelming. Not everybody knows how to negotiate with insurance adjusters. Although filing an insurance claim to pursue the compensation you need is often complex, there is only one thing you need to know about negotiating
Truck accidents are messy, and recovering compensation for your injuries can be just as chaotic. The best way to protect your rights and recover the money you need after a truck crash caused by someone else is to work with a knowledgeable truck accident attorney. Below you’ll find the answers
Truck accidents ruin thousands of lives every year in New York, which leads to a lot of truck accident injury claims. Because truck accidents tend to cause more severe injuries and financial losses than car accidents, it’s crucial to choose an attorney who can maximize your compensation. But with so
Recovering compensation from a trucking company after an accident involves different challenges than in most personal injury cases. Because truck accidents tend to cause more severe injuries and there are complex laws regulating the trucking industry, plaintiffs frequently call on a truck expert witness to explain key concepts and bolster
Have you been injured in a big truck accident in New York that wasn’t your fault? Paying for medical care can devastate your finances, but it should not. You have the right to seek compensation. New York’s joint and several liability rule can make it even easier to get the
A black box in a commercial truck resembles a black box in most passenger vehicles and airplanes. It is an electronic device that automatically records and stores driver and vehicle activity data. A truck’s black box also records occupant and vehicle information for the seconds before, during, and after a
In 2021, nine percent of New York State (NYS) fatalities involved large trucks. If you were injured in a truck accident in NYS that wasn’t your fault while in a car, on foot, or riding a bicycle, you could be eligible for compensation. You need and deserve money to cover your medical
