Truck Manufacturer Negligence

Truck Accident Liability

When a commercial vehicle defect causes a serious injury or fatal accident, the New York truck accident lawyers of Block O’Toole & Murphy can help the victim or their family seek justice and recover compensation for their losses. Our truck accident lawyers in New York work hard to hold truck part manufacturers and similar parties accountable for defective parts which cause commercial vehicle accidents and have the knowledge and resources to handle even the most complex claims.

If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a tractor trailer accident, contact our truck accident lawyers in New York for a free case review. We can determine whether the crash was caused by a defective truck part or poor vehicle maintenance and pursue a claim against the individual or entity responsible for your truck accident.

Types of New York Truck Defect Claims

Our New York truck accident lawyers handle a variety of truck defect cases, including those stemming from the following:

• Design defects
• Manufacturing defects
• Faulty brakes
• Tire defects
• Weak load straps
• Defects in cab/trailer coupling systems
• Faulty locks
• Failure to replace recalled or defective truck parts
• Poor truck maintenance

If you or a loved one was harmed in a tractor trailer crash, our New York truck accident law firm will consult with vehicle engineer and performance specialists to launch an investigation into the cause of the crash. When a truck accident was caused by a defective part, the manufacturer can be held accountable. If the dealer or trucking company was aware of the truck defect and ignored it, they can also be found liable for any resulting injuries. When a company sells a defective product or a driver operates a commercial vehicle with faulty, recalled or poorly maintained parts, our New York truck accident attorneys will file a claim against them for damages to ensure our client is properly compensated for their injuries and subsequent losses.

Poor Truck Maintenance

Federal trucking laws require truck drivers to inspect their vehicles daily to ensure safe operation. Under New York trucking law, drivers are prohibited from driving commercial vehicles which are in poor condition. When a driver fails to comply with these regulations, they can be held accountable for any resulting injuries. To determine whether a driver followed federal truck regulations, our New York truck accident lawyers can obtain and examine vehicle maintenance records, inspection reports and driver logs.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, contact our New York tractor trailer accident law firm for a free case review. We have years of experience handling accident and injury claims and work hard to ensure our clients receive the compensation they deserve.