Truck accidents are devastating. Unfortunately, given the sheer size and weight of commercial trucks, when they collide with other drivers, they often result in very serious accidents and injuries. In most cases, these accidents are preventable, and had one party not behaved negligently, the accident wouldn’t occur. Please continue reading and reach out to our experienced Manhattan personal injury lawyer to learn more about truck accidents in Manhattan and how our legal team can help if you’ve been injured in one. Here are some of the questions you may have:
What are the most common causes of truck accidents in Manhattan?
Truck accidents can happen for a multitude of reasons. In most cases, they occur when truck drivers behave negligently, such as by operating their vehicles while heavily fatigued or while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, serious accidents can occur. Truck drivers who also fail to consider the size and weight of their trucks and merge negligently or fail to account for the amount of time needed to come to a full stop can also cause serious accidents.
That said, in other cases truck accidents can be caused by truck company employees failing to properly load trucks or negligently maintaining/servicing trucks, causing the vehicles to become unsafe. At times, truck company employers may even be the cause of truck accidents, which is why it is so important that you hire a knowledgeable attorney who can assess your case, the cause of your injuries, and fight for your rightful compensation.
How can I receive compensation after being hurt in an accident caused by another person?
If you have been injured in an accident caused by a negligent trucker, if you can, you should try to document exactly how the accident happened and the damages you’ve sustained because of it. Just some of the most valuable forms of evidence can include pictures of the accident, surveillance footage of the accident, truck records indicating whether the trucker was speeding at the time of the accident, witness statements, and medical documents detailing the origin and extent of the injuries you sustained. Our Manhattan personal injury lawyer is here to fight for the compensation you need, every step of the way. You can depend on us when it matters most.
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Our entire legal team is dedicated to providing the advice you need and the personalized attention you deserve. If you have been injured due to another party’s negligence, call 212-421-0300 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation with a New York City personal injury lawyer. You may be entitled to financial compensation, which can help you on your road to recovery.
