Truck Accident Injury Attorneys in Queens NY

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Compensation for Truck Accident Injury Victims in Queens NY

Trucks are crucial to our economy, but a menacing presence on New York and New Jersey’s roadways. Because of their sheer size and weight, accidents with trucks tend to cause more damage than accidents involving smaller vehicles. Accidents involving large trucks account for over 130,000 injuries and 5,000 deaths each year in the United States, and almost 35% of those injuries can be categorized as catastrophic.

If you or a family member has been in a truck accident, The Injury Group is here to help. We have helped many truck accident victims recover from their injuries, and our team can advocate for compensation for your mounting medical and repair bills. No amount of money can undo the trauma of a truck crash, but a proper settlement can help significantly ease your financial burdens and compensate for your pain and suffering. Contact us today to find out how much your case is worth.

Common Causes of Truck Accident and Injuries in NY

Given the unique dangers of tractor-trailers, the causes of truck crashes are almost as varied as each truck accident itself. Trucks handle differently than passenger vehicles on the road and are susceptible not only to weather and road conditions, but to training issues, mechanical defects, and driver error on the part of the truck driver and other drivers on the road. Mechanical errors causing truck accidents may include tire failure and electronically-controlled braking systems.

Because tractor trailers are so large, powerful, and potentially dangerous, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) institutes strict regulations for these trucks and their operators, such as the amount of hours and consecutive hours a tractor trailer driver can drive during a day and week. The FMCSA also mandates that truck owners perform regular maintenance checks on their vehicles and make any necessary repairs. These regulations are meant to make the roads we share with large trucks safer. Unfortunately, many trucking companies don’t follow these rules and encourage their drivers to skirt regulations in order to increase profits.
These illegal practices can include:

  • Speeding
  • Overloading trailers
  • Driving more hours than federally mandated
  • Not taking rest breaks
  • Driving in dangerous weather
  • Driving when fatigued

Types of Truck Accident Injuries in NY

Truck accidents can occur in various ways due to the unique characteristics of commercial trucks and the challenges they pose on the road. Some common types of truck accidents include:

  1. Rear-End Collisions: These occur when a truck strikes the vehicle in front of it. Factors such as speeding, tailgating, and sudden braking can contribute to rear-end collisions involving trucks.

  2. Jackknife Accidents: In jackknife accidents, the truck’s trailer swings outward, resembling the angle of a folding knife. This often happens when the truck’s cab and trailer lose alignment, typically due to braking too hard or driving too fast around a curve.

  3. Underride Accidents: Underride accidents happen when a smaller vehicle slides under the trailer of a truck. These accidents often result in severe injuries or fatalities for occupants of the smaller vehicle due to the height differential.

  4. Rollover Accidents: Rollover accidents occur when a truck tips onto its side or roof. Factors such as speeding, sharp turns, uneven road surfaces, or improperly loaded cargo can contribute to rollover accidents.

  5. Blind Spot Accidents: Trucks have large blind spots, especially on the right side and directly behind the vehicle. Accidents can occur when a truck driver fails to see a vehicle in these blind spots while changing lanes or making turns.

  6. Wide Turn Accidents: Due to their size, trucks require more space to make turns. Accidents can happen when a truck swings wide while turning, colliding with vehicles in adjacent lanes or pedestrians on sidewalks.

  7. Lost Load Accidents: If cargo is not properly secured, it can shift or fall off the truck, causing accidents and creating hazards for other vehicles on the road.

  8. Tire Blowouts: Blowouts of truck tires can lead to loss of control, resulting in accidents. Improper maintenance, overloading, or driving on poorly maintained roads can increase the risk of tire blowouts.

Each type of truck accident presents its own set of challenges and potential causes. Understanding these types of accidents can help improve safety measures and reduce the risk of collisions involving commercial trucks. 

If you’ve been injured or lost a loved one in an accident involving a truck, it’s important to remember that trucking companies carry large insurance policies due to the dangers their vehicles and operators pose to other drivers. But, their insurers aren’t necessarily going to offer you the settlement you deserve. To get a settlement worthy of your injuries or lost loved one, it’s important that you’re represented by the experienced team of personal injury lawyers at The Injury Group.

Our Legal Process

STEP 1

Investigation and Gathering Evidence

The first step in winning a truck accident case is for the personal injury lawyer to investigate the accident and gather evidence. This may involve reviewing police reports, obtaining witness statements, reviewing the trucking company’s safety records, and inspecting the vehicles involved in the accident.

STEP 2

 Determining Liability

Once our legal team has gathered all of the facts of the case, we need to determine who should be held liable for the accident. This may involve reviewing federal and state regulations that apply to the trucking industry, as well as determining whether the truck driver, trucking company, or any other parties involved in the accident were negligent or violated any safety regulations.

STEP 3

Negotiation and Settlement or Litigation and Trial

Depending on the circumstances of the case, your attorney will either negotiate a fair settlement with the insurance company and other parties involved in the accident, or proceed to litigation and trial. During the trial, the attorney will present evidence, call witnesses, and fight on your behalf to prove liability and recover fair compensation for their injuries and damages.

The Injury Group’s truck accident lawyers have been fighting for the rights of injury victims for decades, and can answer any questions you may have about your case, including how much your case may be worth.

Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Accident Injury Cases In New York

Our personal injury team can evaluate the value of your case based on medical costs, the amount of future medical care needed, lost time from work, emotional pain and suffering, and more.

Our skilled attorneys can help you pursue damages that you are entitled to following a truck accident, including medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and punitive damages.

While you may technically be able to pursue a truck accident claim on your own, The Injury Group recommends working with an experienced personal injury lawyer. Truck accident cases can be complex and may involve multiple parties, including the truck driver, trucking company, and their insurance companies, and an attorney can help you navigate the legal process and determine who is actually responsible for your accident. Insurance companies representing the trucking company may also attempt to deny or minimize your claim in order to reduce their financial liability. Having an attorney on your side can help you level the playing field and work to protect your legal rights and receive adequate compensation.

Car and truck accident victims must file a personal injury lawsuit within 2 years of the date of the crash. Once this 2-year window closes, so does your opportunity to pursue compensation.

Determining liability for a truck accident depends on the circumstances of the accident. Drivers, vehicle owners, employers, and government agencies who are responsible for road conditions are all parties who could potentially be responsible for a truck accident.

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