With their massive engines and heavy loads, commercial trucks can weigh up to 40 tons, making them a unique danger on the Long Island roadways. A truck accident can interrupt every facet of your life, often leading to extensive medical bills and vehicle damage \u2014 and perhaps preventing you from earning a living in the short or long term. The complexity of the matter adds to your stress and heartache when you must seek compensation in the face of formidable corporate interests, but our Long Island truck accident attorneys can guide you every step of the way. Litigating commercial truck accident cases in Long Island or New York City is substantially different from car accident cases. If you\u2019ve been injured by a truck in New York, you need a knowledgeable New York truck accident lawyer with experience negotiating with large trucking companies, big businesses, and corporate insurers.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n
Truck accidents can lead to severe injuries. Victims of these accidents face several challenges after the incident, such as accumulating medical bills, loss of income, a reduced capacity to work, or even the inability to return to work. These victims also have to deal with the pain and trauma these accidents cause. Having an experienced New York truck accident attorney guiding and supporting you can help to ease the burden and improve your chances of recovering compensation for your injuries.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n
The experienced attorneys at Harrison Law Group are skilled in dealing with truck accident claims, and work on a contingency fee basis<\/a>. Contact our truck accident lawyers today to schedule a free consultation and strategy session for your truck accident case. We will evaluate your case and identify the opportunities to maximize your compensation. With our guidance, you can avoid many of the mistakes people make when filing a truck accident claim.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Our attorneys have helped many truck accident victims recover compensation for their injuries and other damages. We have experience handling a wide range of truck accident cases involving:<\/p>\r\n We represent victims of all New York truck accidents including:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n Our attorneys will assess the circumstances of your claim and guide you through your options. We offer a free consultation for victims of truck accidents in New York. An experienced New York truck accident lawyer from our firm will determine how to appropriately go about seeking compensation. We will represent you in negotiations and consider and protect your interests throughout the process. Our attorneys will represent you in court if we cannot reach a reasonable settlement during negotiations. Contact us<\/a> today and begin the journey to seek compensation for your injuries and other damages.<\/p>\r\n Get Free Advice From An Experienced NY Personal Injury Lawyer<\/p>\n<\/div>Call Us Today<\/a><\/div><\/section>\r\n Our experienced New York truck accident attorneys will work tirelessly to calculate all of your costs and losses related to the truck accident. Successful personal injury plaintiffs can receive compensation for their injuries and other losses in two forms: economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages<\/strong> are the quantifiable damages caused by accidents. Non-economic damages<\/strong> cover intangible harms caused by the victim\u2019s injuries, such as pain and suffering. At The Harrison Law Group, we can help you pursue compensation through a personal injury lawsuit for any or all of the following:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Discuss with your attorney any losses you have suffered due to a Long Island or New York City Truck accident, because we usually need to include each of these categories in personal injury lawsuits.<\/p>\r\n These are the damages for which we can readily assess a monetary cost. A doctor\u2019s bill, for instance, has a specific dollar amount. Wages lost from missed work can be easily calculated. Economic damages include medical expenses, costs involved in rehabilitation, lost wages, and property damage. These are usually the more straightforward damages in personal injury claims involving a Long Island or New York City truck accident, but seeking appropriate economic damages will often depend upon your timely and thorough pursuit of proper medical care and related assessments.<\/p>\r\n No one who has been in an accident merely wants to pursue reimbursement for their bills and lost income because they have suffered a wider range of harms. If you\u2019ve been in a truck crash or an accident with a commercial truck in Long Island or New York City, you may be experiencing physical pain and emotional trauma, and you may also suffer from diminished capacities for the rest of your life. Of course, you want the bills to be paid, but you can also seek pain and suffering damages for these intangible costs.<\/p>\r\n Get Free Advice From An Experienced NY Personal Injury Lawyer<\/p>\n<\/div>Call Us Today<\/a><\/div><\/section>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Accidents involving trucks are different from those involving only two passenger cars. You are likely to run into many complexities when you file a claim to seek compensation for a truck accident in Long Island or New York City. These complexities arise for various reasons.<\/p>\r\n The laws governing how trucks and truck drivers use the roads differ from those governing passenger cars and passenger car drivers. Furthermore, specific laws govern the uses of a truck and the behaviors of truck drivers. In sum, these laws are generally more stringent than those that govern regular motorists, complicating a trucking claim. A knowledgeable attorney will have a good understanding of these laws, and guide you on the right way to approach your case.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n The injuries involved in serious truck accidents are often more severe than in accidents only involving two passenger vehicles. Severe injuries attract higher compensation than minor injuries. Trucks may also cause significant damage to property. Therefore, trucking accident claims involve a significant amount of money.\u00a0 Trucking companies and their insurance providers will work to minimize their losses. They will resort to all manner of tricks to reduce the amount they owe you or deny your claim.<\/p>\r\n Hiring an experienced attorney will help to improve your chances of recovering fair compensation. Drawing upon extensive knowledge and familiarity with these cases, a strong and effective trucking accident attorney will fight tenaciously to recover reasonable compensation for your truck accident injuries, and they won\u2019t be intimidated or tricked by trucking company representatives or insurance providers.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n Trucking companies have their own systems in place to handle truck accidents because they know their drivers have a high risk of being involved in an accident. Trucking companies have refined procedures to deal with these incidents, and they use them to minimize their losses. You need an attorney familiar with these strategies and tactics to represent you when approaching the trucking company or insurance company. A truck accident attorney will consider your interests throughout the case.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n Truck accidents often involve more than one party, and may involve many parties involved. Consequently, you could hold multiple parties responsible for your accident. For example, if poor maintenance caused the accident, you may hold the trucking company responsible. You could also file a claim against the manufacturer of a faulty part or the municipality of New York for not maintaining the roads in good condition. Discuss the details of your case with your attorney to identify all relevant parties.<\/p>\r\n A fatal accident involving a semi-truck or other commercial truck may lead to a wrongful death<\/a> case. We understand the difficulties of such tragic circumstances. Daily, we help families in New York City and Long Island deal with the aftermath of a serious truck accident in which truck injury victims have died, leaving the surviving family members struggling to determine their next steps while grieving. We are here for truck accident victims and their families, and can remove some of the burden so you can focus on your family.<\/p>\r\n The two biggest factors in the severity of an accident are often mass and velocity. Many vehicles are capable of traveling at relatively high speeds, including commercial trucks.<\/p>\r\n Velocity and mass affect the energy transferred. Energy is directly proportional to mass, so if you double the mass of one of the vehicles, it imparts twice as much energy. With that in mind, it\u2019s not unusual for a truck to have 10 \u2013 20 times the mass of a car, which is why trucking accidents are so devastating.<\/p>\r\n Many types of serious injury are commonly associated with a truck crash:<\/p>\r\n Because accidents involving semi-trucks or other large trucks are especially likely to involve serious injuries or deaths, assessing the condition of everyone at the accident scene following a truck wreck is critical. A higher likelihood of serious injury translates to more significant requirements for financial recovery when seeking compensation, and many truck drivers and their employers have more robust insurance policies than passenger car drivers.<\/p>\r\n Trucking companies are typically well-prepared to defend against truck accident claims. Your attorney will handle all insurance company and insurance adjuster communications after you initially report the incident. These complicated cases often necessitate truck accident lawsuits, which differ significantly from car accident claims and may involve several liable parties. Our experienced personal injury lawyers can guide you through your Long Island or New York City truck accident personal injury case.<\/p>\r\n Because of the enhanced danger that both trucks and their operators bring to the roadways, there are strict state and federal dangers that apply to the vehicles and truck drivers. The experienced personal injury lawyers at our truck accident law firm are prepared to assess whether truck drivers violated requirements for drivers of trucks or commercial vehicles in the trucking industry. Whether you are seeking to recover compensation following a Long Island truck crash involving a semi truck, tractor trailer, or other commercial vehicle in New York City, our Long Island and New York City truck accident lawyer team can guide you from start to finish in your truck accident case.<\/p>\r\n For example, many truck crashes are caused in part by fatigued driving or a driver’s failure to gain sufficient rest between periods when they are on the road. Pressures from their employers and other business factors may also contribute to dangerous circumstances that can lead to serious injuries. There are regulations in place to prevent or discourage some practices that are likely to lead to New York truck accidents, and we are here to help accident victims pursue claims following incidents involving semi trucks, tractor-trailers, dump trucks, and other types of large commercial truck collisions.<\/p>\r\n The state of New York requires drivers to have a commercial driver\u2019s license (CDL)<\/a>. The classification dictates the size of the vehicle that the operator can drive:<\/p>\r\n Drivers who transport cargo across state lines or transport hazardous material must have additional endorsements.<\/p>\r\n The New York Department of Transportation limits the hours of operation for truck drivers<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n Drivers must also keep a logbook documenting their trips and hours of operation. Your Long Island or New York City truck accident attorney will investigate relevant evidence tied to truck driving regulations in New York.<\/p>\r\n The New York state hours of service regulations mirror the federal limits. The Federal Highway Administration sets the maximum<\/a> weight at 80,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, 20,000 pounds on a single axle, and 34,000 pounds on a tandem axle.<\/p>\r\n Violations of these laws can have an impact on the severity of an accident. Overworked truck drivers, for instance, are a hazard to other drivers and workers on the roadways. If their logbook doesn\u2019t reflect a truthful accounting of their trips, it could impact an accident case.<\/p>\r\n We will carefully examine any negligence on the truck driver\u2019s part, ranging from the records drivers must take to the various reports trucks and motor carriers need to keep maintained. We will move quickly after the accident occurs to review police reports and ensure evidence and records are preserved. When necessary, we will seek court orders to gain access to the wreckage and demand carriers turn over the \u201cblack box\u201d record of the accident. We will work diligently to identify every contributing cause and liable party associated with your truck collision.<\/p>\r\n One of our attorneys will gather any additional data you need, including in-cab video systems. Our law firm is readily prepared to seek the assistance of crash reconstruction consultants. We work with forensic professionals to create detailed reports, allowing witnesses to provide expert testimony as to the cause of the accident. At The Harrison Law Group, we will carefully investigate your claim to determine which party or parties are liable for your injuries, which may include any of the following:<\/p>\r\n If you or your loved one have been injured in a truck accident<\/a>, you can pursue compensation through an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit<\/a>. If the truck driver\u2019s negligence caused the accident, the victim could seek compensation from the truck driver or the truck driver\u2019s employer\u2019s commercial insurance policy.\u00a0<\/p>\r\nCommon Causes of Truck Accidents in New York<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Why Truck Accident Cases Can Be Complex \u2014 and How a Long Island Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Truck Accident Laws in New York Differ From Car Accident Laws<\/h3>\r\n
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Trucking Companies are Already Organized to Anticipate Your Accident Case<\/h3>\r\n
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New York Truck Accidents Are More Likely To Involve Fatalities<\/h3>\r\n
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How Regulations for Commercial Truckers in New York Affect Your Accident Case<\/h2>\r\n
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Proving Liability in a Truck Accident Lawsuit<\/h2>\r\n
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