Category: Truck 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
Commercial trucks are large, bulky vehicles weighing up to 80,000 pounds. When one of these vehicles collides with a smaller passenger car, the results can be catastrophic. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that at least 71 percent of those killed in commercial truck collisions are the occupants of
New York’s commercial trucking industry is highly regulated by state and federal agencies. Drivers need special licenses to demonstrate their qualifications and training before they can operate a vehicle commercially. Most tractor-trailer operators are consummate professionals who work hard to transport goods across the country safely. But sometimes, unlicensed or
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
As essential as delivery trucks are to New York City’s rhythm and way of life, their presence also presents significant risks. In the blink of an eye, a delivery truck accident can suck you into a vortex of medical appointments, insurance wrangling, and physical and emotional recovery. As overwhelming as
According to data from the National Safety Council, 5,700 large trucks were involved in fatal collisions nationwide in 2021. That is an 18% increase over numbers from 2020 and a significant increase of 49% over the last ten years. A glance at recent truck accident statistics in New York and nationwide
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
You should promptly call a truck accident lawyer after getting hurt in a truck accident you believe someone else caused. Although you are not legally required to retain representation, doing so can prove valuable as you seek full and fair compensation for your losses. Holding the trucker or motor carrier
The person or company you can hold accountable for your injuries in a truck accident will depend on the circumstances. Multiple parties can be at fault, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they are financially responsible for your medical bills and other expenses. Determining liability after a truck accident can be
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
