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New York Truck Accidents Caused by Distracted DrivingIt is no secret that distracted driving is highly dangerous and all-too-common. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving played a role in 3,166 fatal...
State and Federal Trucking Regulations Trucking companies and their employers are required to follow federal and state regulations to keep roadways safe. When a company violates these laws and an accident occurs, they may be held accountable for any resulting...
Jackknife AccidentsJackknifing occurs when the trailer swings to one side toward the truck cab, forming an angle or "V" shape resembling the handle and blade of a pocket knife. Much like the sharp blade of a jackknife, a freely swinging tractor-trailer can be...
NY Truck Accident Lawyers Investigating Claims of Excessive Truck Loads Overloaded trucks pose a serious risk to motorists. When a truck is overloaded, it has more momentum, making it harder to stop and more susceptible to a loss of control when swerving to avoid an...
New York Truck Accident FAQs Common Questions Following a Truck Accident in NY Below are some of the questions our New York truck accident attorneys have received from people just like you and short answers to those questions. If you have additional questions or are...
New York Truck Accident Lawsuits When Should I File a Truck Accident Claim in NY? Lawsuits are typically filed when negligence on the part of a truck driver or trucking company leads to a serious or fatal tractor trailer accident. For instance, if a truck driver...
Liability in Truck Accident Cases Crashes involving commercial trucks can result in serious injuries, placing a tremendous physical, financial and emotional burden on victims and their loved ones. To help victims seek justice and remain financially stable following a...
New York Truck Accident Resources People who are lucky enough to walk away from a collision with a large truck often come away with serious injuries - and many questions. Many of our clients have concerns about paying their medical bills, recovering from their...
Accidents Caused by Truck Driver Fatigue Truck drivers are often required to travel long distances, work extended hours, and meet unrealistic deadlines. Because of this, many drivers become drowsy behind the wheel or resort to unsafe methods of staying awake, putting...
Representing Those Injured by Reckless TruckersBoth the federal government and New York state have strict rules and regulations governing truck drivers. When truckers fail to abide by these regulations, accidents frequently occur, injuring or killing innocent...
