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$1 Million Settlement for Victim of Truck Accident, Despite Defendant's Bankruptcy Our client, a mechanic, was driving home to Brooklyn from upstate New York when he was rear-ended by a tractor trailer. Although he did not seek medical attention at the scene, two days...

To Prevent Truck Accidents, Drivers Need to Know NYC is Different New York truck accidents are mostly the same as truck accidents anywhere else in the United States, However, the density, congestion of vehicles, population, and traffic laws of New York City make some...

Herniated Discs From Car Accidents In the United States in 2012 alone, nearly 7,000 people went to the emergency room every day due to car crash injuries, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of these injuries that occur every day, those...

NYC Distracted Driver Accident Lawyers The phenomenon of distracted driving has become an epidemic, largely due to the wide adoption of cell phones and smartphones. Illustrating this disturbing trend, there was a 918% increase in tickets for texting while driving...

Accidents Involving FedEx VehiclesIf you have been injured in an accident with a FedEx truck, you have legal options. FedEx delivery trucks fall into the category of commercial vehicles, which are subject to certain regulations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety...

New York Forklift Accident Attorneys Forklifts, sometimes known as powered industrial trucks, are used in places such as grocery stores, warehouses, department stores and construction sites to move and lift heavy objects, particularly when handling pallets and loading...

Good Samaritan Files Suit For Injuries Sustained In LIRR Collision At Railroad Crossing Tuesday, May 12, 2009 On February 23, 2009, Courtney Young did something that society refers to as heroic - he risked his life to help another human being. Mr. Young raced to the...

What Steps Should You Take After a Truck Collision?Being involved in a motor vehicle accident is a serious matter, especially when it involves a large truck or tractor-trailer. Defining a large truck as a truck which weighs more than 10,000 pounds, the National...

Trucking Laws in New YorkWhat are the Trucking Laws in New York?Due to the inherently dangerous nature of tractor trailers, laws have been enacted to keep motorists safe. To prevent accidents, trucking companies and their employees are required to follow strict...