Brooklyn Truck Accident Lawyers

How Can a Brooklyn Truck Accident Attorney Help?

An accident involving a passenger vehicle and semi-truck can be particularly devastating because of the truck’s massive weight and size. Even if the collision does not result in fatalities, the injuries the occupants of the passenger vehicle sustain are often life-changing. At Parker Waichman LLP, our Brooklyn truck accident attorneys can investigate your accident, gather evidence, and help you pursue compensation that can cover past and future medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and more. However, because commercial trucks are often covered by multiple insurance policies with high policy limits, recovering the money you’re owed can be challenging.

An insurance company will be quick to point the finger at you or may try to pressure you to accept a lower settlement amount than what you deserve. Working with an experienced Brooklyn truck accident lawyer at Parker Waichman LLP can put you in the best position to obtain the settlement or award you’re entitled to.

While you focus on your recovery and moving forward with your life, your attorney will:

• Investigate the truck accident to determine who is at fault and why the accident occurred
• Gather evidence
• Identify all liable parties and seek compensation
• If any party tries to blame you for the accident your truck accident lawyer will work tirelessly to minimize your role in the collision
• Consult with experts, such as accident reconstructionists, forensic accountants, economists, and other experts, to prove liability and accurately calculate damages
• Handle all communication with the insurance companies on your behalf and fight for your right to maximum compensation
• File a lawsuit on your behalf, if necessary
• Represent you in court

A Brooklyn truck accident lawyer at our law firm will handle every aspect of your truck crash case, going above and beyond to help you recover the money you deserve. This will help to reduce your stress, allowing you to focus on your recovery.

Who Can Be Held Liable For a Truck Crash?

A truck crash can occur for many different reasons. In some cases, multiple parties can be to blame. Anyone whose negligent or wrongful actions caused or contributed to the truck crash be held financially responsible. 

This can include the following parties:

• Truck driver
• Trucking company
• Truck parts manufacturer (faulty brakes, tires, etc.)
• The company responsible for loading the cargo
• The person or entity responsible for servicing and maintaining the truck and trailer
• Another motorist
• Bicyclists
• Pedestrians
• Motorcyclists
• Government agencies responsible for maintaining roadways

At Parker Waichman LLP, our truck accident attorneys will investigate your accident to determine who may share fault, ensuring you pursue every penny of compensation you’re entitled to from anyone who caused or contributed to the collision.

What Are Common Truck Accident Injuries?

When a passenger vehicle is involved in a truck crash, they can sustain life-changing accident injuries. These injuries can require months or years of ongoing medical treatment, rehabilitation, and therapy. At Parker Waichman LLP, our truck accident lawyers know that many accident victims of truck crashes are faced with a long recovery that can require extensive medical treatment, including long hospital stays, physical therapy, occupational therapy, multiple surgeries, and more. At our law firm, our Brooklyn truck accident attorneys have handled countless cases that have involved the following types of injuries:

Neck injuries

Back injuries

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)

Spinal cord damage

Crush injuries

Nerve damage

Whiplash

Whiplash

Amputation

Chest injuries

Leg and arm injuries

Internal organ damage

Chest injuries

Leg and arm injuries

Internal organ damage

Internal bleeding

Types Of Brooklyn Truck Crashes

In New York, truckers must undergo training and meet certain requirements to safely operate semi-trucks. However, the massive weight and size of commercial trucks can make it difficult to maneuver even for the most experienced truck drivers, especially in challenging road or weather conditions. This can easily result in a serious accident. 
Below, you’ll find descriptions of some of the most common types of truck crashes:

Jackknife

If a trucker is forced to suddenly brake or encounters challenging road conditions, the back trailer section can swing out, causing the trucker to lose control of the vehicle.

Rollover

A semi-truck has a high center of gravity, making it more susceptible to rollover accidents, especially when it comes to driving on curved roads. A rollover truck crash occurs when the tires come off the ground on one side, causing the big rig to overturn. Not only can the 18-wheeler crash into any nearby vehicles, it can land on the opposite side of the road, resulting in head-on accidents with vehicles that are traveling in the opposite direction.

Underride

Underride accidents occur when a vehicle hits the back of an 18-wheeler and goes under it. Depending on the size of the passenger vehicle and how fast the vehicle is traveling, the entire top of the vehicle can be ripped off or crushed.

Lane Change

A commercial truck has large blind spots, making it difficult for truckers to change lanes safely at times.

Blowouts

Most trucks have eighteen wheels. Because semi trucks transport heavy cargo loads across thousands of miles, a tire blowout can occur, causing the trucker to lose control of the vehicle.

Contact Us Today

If you were involved in a motor vehicle collision with a commercial truck, or you lost a loved one in a truck crash, contact a truck accident lawyer at Parker Waichman LLP today. We offer free consultations where you can meet with an experienced member of our legal team to discuss your case and go over your legal options and rights. Contact us today to learn more.