Oceanside NY Truck Accident Lawyer

A truck accident can shake your world in multiple ways. Injuries from this type of collision can be severe with correspondingly serious medical bills. Moreover, you can miss time at work, and the emotional trauma may continue to trouble you down the road.

Rather than cripple yourself with these concerns, consider pursuing the party who caused your truck accident. An Oceanside personal injury lawyer will work to establish the at-fault party’s liability, negotiate with insurance companies, and, if necessary, vigorously represent your right to compensation in court.

We Handle All Types of Truck Accidents

A truck accident can be caused by the same factors that lead to a car accident. There are also additional risk factors that are specific to truck driving because of the unique aspects of this type of vehicle.

Since 1991, we have been handling truck accidents, along with our other practice areas. In this time, we have identified several common situations and behaviors that lead to these collisions. They include:

• Poor truck maintenance
• Overloaded or improperly loaded trailers
• Faulty or defective parts
• Excessive speed
• Inadequate driver training
• Driver fatigue
• Distracted driving
• Driving while intoxicated
• Reckless driving

Our lawyers will accept truck accident cases caused by any of the above circumstances, or any type of negligence that caused your accident injury. We will apprise you of your legal options for compensation.

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

What an Oceanside NY Truck Accident Lawyer Will Do for You

As your legal representative in your quest for compensation, we commit to:

Keep You Updated on Your Case

You will always know the status of your case because we will be proactive in keeping you informed. We take calls, read messages, listen to voicemails, and get back to you with answers promptly.

Investigate Your Truck Accident and Gather Evidence

When you hire us as your attorneys, we will begin the case-building process with a strong foundation of solid evidence that we assemble from a variety of sources.

Establish Negligence and Liability

When we have identified the at-fault party (or parties), we will begin constructing the framework for a case of negligence, a requirement in pursuing compensation for a personal injury matter.

Calculate Your Damages

Using evidence from our investigation, as well as, where indicated, input from medical, economic, vocational rehabilitation, and lifecare planning experts, we will tabulate all the losses you have suffered because of your injury.

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Why Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer From Our Firm?

We’ve successfully represented truck accident victims in the past. This previous experience means that we know what you’re going through. The medical bills, the pain, and the stress, we’ve seen it all.

This burden doesn’t need to weigh on you forever. We will take on the specifics of your case so you can spend more time supporting your family or healing from your injuries. This is what just a couple of our many clients have said about working with Friedman & Simon, L.L.P:

• “Mr. Friedman wasn’t just my lawyer. He (was) or is a very concerned and a very caring person. Mr. Friedman made sure I was in good hands as well… I was astonished how hard he fought for me to get my life back financially.” – David
• “My injuries negatively affected my time with family, my ability to work, and my recreational activities. Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., fought for me and made sure that I was paid for all the harm that was done to me and for everything I had to go through.” – Larry

We’re more than just passionate advocates for the injured, though. We care about results, too. Our past case victories demonstrate that we’ve won considerable truck accident results  for our clients:

• $650,000 for a woman who was hit in her car by a truck as the truck  made a left-hand turn
• $1,000,000 for a worker who was unloading a van that was struck by a truck

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How Much do Truck Accident Lawyers Cost?

Generally,  lawyers typically base their fees for services on  one of three different payment plans:

• Hourly: With an hourly fee plan, you’ll pay your lawyer their desired rate, based on the hours they bill to your case.
• Lump sum: Lump sums are single, upfront fees. Once you’ve supplied this fee, you won’t need to pay your lawyer again.
• Contingency: Lawyers who work on contingency don’t require any upfront fees or retainers. Instead, they receive their fees as a percentage of your final settlement or award.

Accessibility is important to us. We know that you might be unable to work as you try to manage compounding medical costs. These financial worries shouldn’t prevent you from securing legal counsel.

We work on a contingency basis exclusively. This means that:

• You don’t need to pay us anything upfront
• We don’t get paid a cent unless we win your case.  Our services are completely risk-free

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Supporting Your Truck Accident Claim With Evidence

When you choose our  Oceanside New York truck accident lawyers, we will go the extra mile when investigating your case and gathering the facts and documentation to support your claim. After years of representing accident victims, we know where to look for the most compelling evidence in a truck accident. Some of the sources we will tap for evidence in your case include:

• Truck maintenance records
• Truck inspection records
• Driver logs
• Police accident report
• Records of safety violations
• The truck’s “black box” data
• Accident scene photos and videos
• Accounts from witnesses
• Employer wage statements
• Your medical records

Your Oceanside New York truck accident lawyer will also have access to respected experts in various fields who can offer their written opinion regarding the cause and effects of your injuries.

Establishing Truck Accident Negligence and Liability

One aspect of truck accident cases that differentiates them from other motor-vehicle collisions is the strong likelihood that multiple parties may have liability for your injuries. Under vicarious liability laws, for example, trucking companies can be held liable for injuries caused by one of their drivers.

If the truck was poorly maintained, it is possible that a maintenance provider shares liability. If the accident occurred because of a faulty or defective tire, the tire manufacturer can be held liable.

Our team will work to establish the following for all parties involved in your accident:

1. Duty of Care – The defendant(s) owed you a duty to take reasonable steps to keep you from harm or injury.
2. Breach of Duty – The defendant(s) did not uphold their duty of care.
3. Causation – This breach of duty caused your truck accident.
4. Damages – You suffered damages—physical, economic, and emotional—from the accident.

Damages You May Recover in a Truck Accident Case

Every truck accident is different. The compensation you receive for your truck accident will depend upon the nature of the accident, the type, and extent of your injuries, and other factors. Examples of the types of damages you might recover include:

• Medical fees
• Hospitalization
• Prescription medicines
• Estimated future medical costs
• Imaging and lab tests
• Lost wages and benefits
• Estimated future lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Diminished quality of life
• Loss of consortium

Sometimes a truck accident causes significant injuries that ultimately prove fatal. If you lost a loved one in this manner, we are very sorry for your loss. Please know that you do have the option to pursue a wrongful death action to help recover the losses you will take on because of this untimely death. Our wrongful death attorneys are ready to take on and fight this claim on your behalf, with compassion and determination.

Are These Damages Limited in New York?

Damages are divided into two categories, economic, and non-economic. Economic damages cover your financial losses, whereas non-economic reimburse you for the emotional toll of your case.

Some states limit these damages. In New York, though, these damages have no limit, per the state’s personal injury codes. However, the insurance policy of the liable party and its associated limits could impact the valuation of your settlement.

How Long Will It Take to Settle My Truck Accident Case?

Each truck accident case is unique. Some are settled quickly, whereas others can take months, or even years to reach a conclusion. These factors will impact how quickly your case proceeds:

• The duration of insurance negotiations
• Whether your case is settled via insurance negotiations or not
• Whether your case necessitates trial or not
• If your case involves disputed facts, it could take longer

We won’t leave you in the dark. Throughout the duration of your case, however long it takes, we’ll provide you with consistent updates. You can contact us with questions whenever you please. 

Call Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. for Help With Your Truck Accident

The people of Oceanside, NY are our neighbors. When they suffer an injury, we want to help them receive the compensation they need to get their lives back on track.

Keep in mind that New York’s statute of limitations limits the amount of time you have after an accident to take legal action. The sooner you start, the sooner we will get you on track with meeting this and other important deadlines, and the sooner we will start constructing a winning case.

According to New York Civil Practice Laws & Rules § 214, you have three years from the time of the injury to pursue legal action. Per Estates, Powers & Trusts § 5-4.1, you have two years from the time of the wrongful death to take legal action.  Claims and lawsuits are governed by other deadlines and the unique facts of your case may indicate that a different and shorter statute of limitations applies.  A member of our team of legal professionals will  review this with you during a free, no-obligation consultation 

Call Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. today for a free case review and consultation.

Call or text 516-932-0400 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form