New York Truck Accident Lawyer
Truck Accident New York
If you sustained injuries in a truck accident that was not your fault, you deserve compensation.
An NYC truck accident lawyer from Friedman & Simon, L.L.P will fight to hold the at-fault party liable for your damages.
Call us now 516-932-0400 for a free consultation.
We Accept All Types of New York Truck Accident Cases
Injuries sustained in a truck accident may require extensive medical treatment and prevent you from going back to work. As you face potentially astronomical medical bills and living expenses that will not stop because you were injured, we are here to help you. We will fight to recover the maximum dollar amount of compensation you deserve.
The personal injury lawyers at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. handle all types of New York truck accident cases, including those caused by:
Most common types of truck accidents in New York:
- Driver impairment
- Driver fatigue
- Driver distraction
- Excessive speed
- Aggressive driving
- Insufficient driver training
- Improper equipment repairs
- Inadequate truck maintenance
- Improperly loaded trailer
- Overloaded trailer
- Violation of transportation laws
To protect other motorists and the public, commercial trucking enterprises must adhere to all transportation laws and governing safety standards. They must service and maintain their equipment and train drivers appropriately. If the trucking company, driver, or a related party fails to uphold their duty and that failure is the cause of an accidental injury, they become liable for resulting damages. We will fight to hold them legally and financially responsible for the harm they have caused.
The New York truck accident lawyers at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. investigate your accident to identify the parties whose actions were either the sole cause or contributed to the happening of the accident. Our legal team will document your damages and fight to recover the maximum compensation for your injuries.
Proving Fault & Liability for Your Truck Accident Case
We begin by investigating your case to identify the parties responsible for your truck accident and injuries. One or more of the following entities may have caused or contributed to your accident:
- Truck driver
- Tractor owner
- Trailer owner
- Trucking company
- Freight shipper or broker
- Truck manufacturer
- Service/maintenance provider
We obtain evidence to support fault and demonstrate the facts necessary to prove liability, which are:
- The at-fault party had an obligation to protect you from harm.
- The at-fault party failed to uphold their obligation due to reckless, negligent, or careless actions.
- The at-fault party’s negligence caused your accident and injuries
- You suffered damages, such as medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
We support our findings of fault and liability using evidence that may include:
- Police accident reports
- Photographic and video evidence
- Witness statements
- Driver logs
- Safety records
- Maintenance records
- Inspection reports
- Onboard vehicle data
We further support your case using the opinions of qualified safety specialists and other experts.
Identifying Recoverable Damages in Your Truck Accident Case
After a truck accident, you may be entitled to recover economic and noneconomic damages from the at-fault party. Our legal team will identify your damages and obtain documentation and evidence to support each one.
You may qualify to recover compensation for any of the following types of damages:
- Medical treatment and care
- Lost wages and benefits
- Property damage
- Direct expense
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Estimated cost of future medical treatment and care
- Estimated value of future income and benefit losses
- Diminished earning capacity
- Diminished life enjoyment
Finally, our accident lawyers will include the value of any permanent injury or disability you sustained.
We support our valuation of your damages with evidence that may include medical bills, wage statements, receipts, and opinions or testimony from economic and medical experts.
If your loved one died from injuries sustained in a truck accident, Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. is ready to prosecute a wrongful death claim on your behalf. Call us today at 516-932-0400.
How a New York Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help Your Case
The New York truck accident attorneys at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. tailor our services to meet your needs. Since 1991, we have been a compassionate advocate for the injured. We understand the challenges you face, and we work tirelessly to obtain the best possible outcome for you.
Our comprehensive legal services include:
Providing Case Updates
We remain available to you throughout the legal process. We provide updates on your case and advise you of important developments as they occur. We answer your questions and navigate this complex area of the law on your behalf.
Establishing Fault & Liability
The Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. legal team analyzes the circumstances of your accident to identify all parties who caused or whose negligence contributed to the cause of your injuries. This allows us to pursue justice for you and to recover the maximum amount of money compensation that you deserve.
Managing All Aspects of Your Case
We communicate with all parties on your behalf and handle every detail of your truck accident case. This ensures that you can focus on your health, your medical treatment and on recovering from your injuries.
Investigating & Documenting Your Case
Our legal team investigates your accident and obtains the evidence necessary to build a persuasive case on your behalf. In addition to obtaining documentation, we obtain opinions and testimony from subject matter experts to provide support for your claim.
Calculating Your Damages
To ensure that we pursue the maximum possible compensation for your truck accident and injury, we identify and document all physical, emotional, and economic damages related to your case.
You have a limited time to file a legal action and take other critical steps to protect your rights after a New York truck accident. (For example, filing an application for No-Fault Benefit within 30 days or filing a Notice of Claim within 90 days if a municipality is involved). If you fail to file within New York’s statute of limitations or act within other applicable periods of time restriction, you may lose the opportunity to recover the full extent of compensation that you are entitled to. Contact Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. today to protect your right to recover the maximum amount of compensation.
See How a New York Truck Injury Lawyer Can Help You Today
To help you explore your options for pursuing legal action for a New York truck accident, Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. offers a no-cost, no-obligation legal consultation. We never collect a fee unless and until we recover compensation for your injuries and other damages.
Our compassionate, professional legal team can assist you in several languages, including English, Greek, Spanish, Bengali, Tamil, and Kannada.
Call 516-932-0400 now for a free case evaluation. We look forward to meeting you and seeing how our truck accident lawyers in New York can help you recover the compensation you deserve.
