Levittown Truck Accident Lawyer

Truck accidents can devastate victims, not just physically but also emotionally and financially. If you were injured in a truck accident caused by another party, you deserve compensation for your damages. A Levittown personal injury lawyer at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. can assist you.

For your free consultation and case review, contact us now.

Let Us Assist You With Your Levittown Truck Accident Case

Truck accidents are often much more serious than a typical car accident. As just one of many possible examples, the size and weight difference can cause underride crashes, where a smaller vehicle goes under the truck. After such an accident, you may need comprehensive medical treatment to recover. If you cannot work, you need resources to cover your household bills and daily expenses. 

A Levittown truck accident lawyer at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. can help you obtain the resources you need. Our injury lawyers will fight to hold the at-fault party accountable for their actions and help you recover compensation for your damages.

What Causes Truck Accidents

We have handled truck accidents caused by all of the following forms of negligence:

• Drunk driving / Drug usage
• Tired or fatigued driving
• Distracted driving / Driver inattention
• Excessive speed
• Aggressive driving
• Insufficient training
• Safety violations
• Improper vehicle maintenance
• Failed vehicle components
• Overweight load
• Legal violations
• Backing unsafely
• Following too closely
• Failure to yield the right of way
• Improper passing or improper lane usage
• Turning improperly
• Cell phone use/texting while driving/use of other electronic devices

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also reports the risks of distracted driving, which has led to bans on texting while driving in several states. Those who engage in these reckless behaviors should be held accountable. 

Even something like tailgating or paying too much attention to a GPS can be negligent and cause accidents. The driver who hit you doesn’t need to have broken the law to be held liable for your injuries. They just need to have acted without proper care. 

In some truck accident cases, multiple parties may be liable. Our legal team will investigate your case to identify the at-fault party and prove their liability. We will calculate your damages and fight to recover all possible compensation for your losses.

For a free legal consultation with a Truck Accident lawyer serving Levittown, call 516-932-0400

The Benefits of Working With a Truck Accident Lawyer in Levittown, NY

Since 1991, the personal injury lawyers at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. have helped truck accident victims pursue justice and recover financial compensation.

We provide legal services that include:

Communicating With You About Your Case

Throughout the legal process, our team will communicate with you about your case. We answer your questions and provide regular updates on your case. You are also free to reach out to us with any concerns. We make sure the lines of communication are open both ways. 

Proving Fault & Liability

Our legal team analyzes the details of your accident to identify all parties that contributed to or caused your accident. After establishing fault for your accident and injuries, we demonstrate the legal elements necessary to establish liability for your damages.

Handling All the Details Related to Your Case

We handle every aspect of your legal case, from paperwork to phone calls to filing deadlines. This allows you to focus on your medical treatment and your physical and emotional recovery. We communicate with all involved parties on your behalf.

Investigating Your Case

Some clients think they can’t come to a lawyer until they know for sure who was responsible or what happened. On the contrary, providing clarity is one of our jobs. Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. investigates the events and details surrounding your Levittown truck accident. We obtain evidence and documentation to support your claim, allowing us to build a persuasive case on your behalf.

Calculating Your Case Value

Our legal team identifies all damages you suffered to determine the value of your case—we even explore some options you may not have considered. We obtain evidence and information to support our findings of case value to help recover the maximum amount of compensation for your losses.

Dealing with Insurance Adjusters and Others

We protect your legal rights and shield you from potentially unscrupulous parties who may try to take advantage of your vulnerability to avoid paying you what you deserve. Do not provide a statement, sign any documents, or accept any settlement offer without talking to a truck accident lawyer. Otherwise, you might jeopardize your right to pursue compensation. Adjusters and negligent parties prioritize their own interests, not yours. 

You have a limited time to take the necessary legal actions to fully recover all that you are entitled to for your injuries. Do not risk missing a case deadline. Contact Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. today.

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Establishing Liability in Truck Accident Cases

Our legal team will investigate your case to determine which party or parties caused your accident. The at-fault party in your case may be a:

• Truck driver
• Truck owner
• Trucking firm
• Freight broker
• Freight shipper
• Vehicle manufacturer
• Vehicle service provider

Liability may also be shared between several parties. For instance, if a semi truck driver was following too closely when a faulty tire blew, liability may be split between the trucking company that employed the driver and the tire manufacturer that made the faulty tire. Trust a semi truck accident lawyer from our team to help you identify all liable parties in your case.

Navigating these details is part of our investigative process. Since truck accident expenses can be high, we explore all possibilities for liable parties who can provide compensation for your losses. 

Demonstrating the Elements of Negligence

Once we identify the at-fault party, we must prove liability by demonstrating these elements:

• The defendant had a duty to act reasonably and protect you from harm.
• The defendant, through wrongful or negligent actions, breached their duty and exposed you to harm.
• The defendant’s negligence caused your accident.
• You suffered damages.

In truck accidents, this means connecting the driver’s reckless conduct on the road to your injuries. A driver who was tailgating breached their duty of care. After all, as just one example, loaded tractor-trailers require 196 feet to come to a stop when driving at 55 mph, compared to 133 feet for passenger vehicles, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Failure to leave enough stopping room constitutes negligence.

In this example, we then connect the tailgating to your accident and injuries. If the truck rear-ended you, causing neck, back, head, and other injuries, the driver and/or their employer can be held responsible for your damages.

We weave together these elements in each victims’ case, drawing a line between duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages. That line is supported by evidence.

Evidence We Use to Bolster Your Case

To document fault and liability, we obtain evidence that may include:

• Accident reports
• Police reports
• Drug or alcohol tests
• Medical records
• Photos or videos of the accident scene
• Eyewitness testimony
• Vehicle data recording
• Trucking company logs
• Driver logs
• Safety history
• Vehicle maintenance records
• Vehicle inspection reports and violation records
• Photographic and video evidence

If necessary, we will seek opinions from experts in the transportation industry, accident reconstruction experts, and others as appropriate.

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Calculating Damages for Your Levittown Truck Accident Case

For injuries you sustained in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your physical, emotional, and economic damages. Your damages may include:

• Emergency transport and treatment
• Surgical costs
• Hospitalization
• Medical testing
• Medication and medical devices
• Physical therapy
• Rehabilitation
• Accessibility modifications
• Residential or in-home care
• Lost wages and benefits
• Property damage
• Direct expenses
• Emotional trauma
• Pain and suffering

The list is comprehensive for a reason—you deserve access to treatment and compensation that covers everything from the initial triaging of your injuries to the emotional aftermath. This accident has affected every corner of your life; your damages should too. 

Damages Extend Beyond Immediate Care

If your injuries require ongoing care, and if you cannot return to work or resume your former job duties because of your injuries, you may have the right to recover additional damages that include:

• Costs for future medical treatment
• Value of future lost wages and benefits
• Diminished earning capacity
• Diminished life enjoyment

If you sustained a permanent injury, disability, or disfigurement, you may have the right to recover compensation for those damages.

Expert Analysis Offers Insight into Your Case’s Value

We will obtain medical records and other documents to support the value of your claim. We will also use opinions from experts that include:

• Medical experts – to address the nature and extent of your injuries and your prognosis for recovery
• Financial experts – to address the anticipated value of future economic losses
• Vocational experts – to address your ability to return to work or resume former job duties
• Lifecare experts – to address your future need for care and accommodations

From second medical opinions to actuaries’ projections, we harness the knowledge and experience of authorities to further support your claim or lawsuit. 

If your loved one succumbed to their truck accident injuries, we offer our heartfelt sympathies. On behalf of your lost family member, Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. will pursue a wrongful death claim and dedicate ourselves to winning the compensation you need and the justice your departed loved one deserves. Contact us to learn more in a patient, compassionate, comprehensive, no-obligation case review.  We will answer your questions, address your concerns and advise you as to all your legal options.

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Consult a Truck Accident Lawyer in Levittown for Free

A Levittown truck accident lawyer at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. will fight to help you recover the compensation you need to recover from your injuries and get back on your feet. Our team can assist you in English, Spanish, Greek, Kannada, Tamil, and Bengali.

For your free consultation, contact us today.

Levittown Truck  Lawyer

Tractor-trailer trucks and other large commercial vehicles can cause serious or even catastrophic injuries and extensive property damage when they collide with passenger vehicles. If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in such an accident in Levittown or greater NYC, Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. will review your personal injury case at no cost to you whatsoever. A member of our team will discuss the details of your case during a free consultation. Additionally, if you choose our firm to take on your case, you will never have an out-of-pocket cost.  We earn our fee only if and when we win a monetary recovery for you. 

You have the right to take action and possibly recover compensation if the driver of a truck caused your accident and you suffered injuries. Reach out to a Levittown truck lawyer today by contacting Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. We offer free reviews of your case.

Types of Trucks on the Roads in Levittown and Greater NYC

Large commercial trucks play an important role in the distribution of consumer goods, construction, and numerous other industries. There are many types of trucks on the roads today, including:

• 18-wheelers
• Dump trucks
• Garbage trucks
• Box trucks
• Cement mixers
• Construction trucks
• Flatbed trucks
• Wreckers
• Tankers
• Oil trucks
• Refrigerator trucks
• Heavy haulers
• Dangerous materials haulers

When the drivers of these large vehicles make careless or reckless mistakes, accidents happen and people suffer injuries. The drivers and passengers in nearby cars often suffer significant injuries as a result. These accidents occur because:

• The truck driver or trucking company fails to follow a local, state, or federal transportation law.
• The truck driver or trucking company is not following industry safety standards.
• The truck driver breaks a traffic law.
• There is another problem with the truck related to a part, maintenance, or repairs.

In any of these situations, a Levittown truck accident lawyer from Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. will work tirelessly to determine what happened and identify the liable party or parties. We pursue payouts and hold trucking companies and other liable parties accountable for the injuries and losses our clients endure. Contact us for your free consultation with a member of our Levittown team today.

Let a Levittown Town Truck Accident Lawyer Build a Case on Your Behalf

Let one of our attorneys review the facts of your case today. We will help you through this stressful time and give you the legal support and information you need. Our attorneys are passionate advocates for the injured. You can count on us to:

• Assist you in Spanish, Greek, Bengali, Tamil, or Kannada if needed
• Meet with you in Levittown, anywhere else on Long Island, or elsewhere in the New York metropolitan area that is most convenient for you
• Ensure you understand your rights and legal options

Once you sign on for representation, our truck accident team will go to work on your behalf. We will:

• Keep you updated on your case
• Identify liable parties
• Communicate with all parties for you
• Gather evidence
• Determine a value for your case
• Press your claim relentlessly forward  to win the best possible case outcome for you

We know what it takes to build a strong truck accident case and pursue compensation from the trucking company or another corporation that owns the truck. We will collect evidence to bolster your claim and prove your case. We also maintain relationships with expert witnesses we will call to consult on your case if necessary. This includes medical experts, vocational rehabilitation specialists, life care planners, and economists.

To learn more, call Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. now. We will build a strong case to support a settlement or an award.

Commercial Vehicle Accident Damages in Levittown, NY

Securing financial recovery after a commercial vehicle accident will help you cover the cost of your treatment as well as pay some or all of your many other current and future expenses. We demand a payout from the insurance company based on the types of damages and value of loss we calculated after investigating your accident.

Types of recoverable damages include:

• Medical treatment and related care
• Future medical care costs for related treatment and care
• Lost wages and benefits, including diminished earning capacity
• Repair or replacement of your vehicle
• Other property damages
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional trauma

We will also pursue compensation for clients who lost a loved one in this type of accident. If your loved one passed away in a commercial truck accident, we extend our heartfelt condolences. We are here to offer compassionate and understanding legal representation. We will fight for the compensation you need and that your departed loved one deserves.

Time Limits on Filing a Trucking Accident Case in NYC

Under §214 of the Civil Practice Law & Rules, New York has a deadline on how long accident victims have to file a truck accident lawsuit. How long you have is based on the facts of your case and other factors. We will explain the time limit in your case and protect your right to file a lawsuit. 

In addition to the statute of limitations, there are other time limitations involved in accident injury claims and lawsuits. We will relieve you of the stress of meeting those deadlines and make sure all actions are taken in a proper and timely manner. This will allow you to focus on your medical treatment, healing from your injuries, and rebuilding your life.

It is also important to act quickly because commercial vehicle accident cases, and large truck cases, in particular, have evidence that is not available in most car accidents. Transportation laws require trucking companies to keep certain records, and these could support your claim. We need to take action to protect this evidence and gain access to it. This includes:

• Data from the truck’s onboard computer
• Digital and analog driver logs
• Inspection reports for the truck
• Dashcam video of the accident, if available
• Truck maintenance records
• Drug and alcohol test results following the accident

Taking action quickly will protect this evidence from getting lost or destroyed. Most of it is in the possession of the potentially liable party so the importance of acting quickly to protect your rights cannot be overstated.

 The sooner you contact us, the greater our opportunity to build the strongest case possible on your behalf. 

Talk to a Levittown Truck Types Attorney Today

If you sustained injuries in a Levittown truck accident, or if you live in Levittown but suffered injuries in an accident on Long Island or in greater NYC, we will help you understand the strength of your commercial truck accident case. We will take action on your behalf and pursue compensation to cover your accident-related expenses and other damages.

Contact Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. today. Our initial case reviews are free, and there is no obligation to sign up for our services. We handle these cases based on a contingency fee. We do not get paid unless you receive a settlement or judgment in your case.

 

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