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The New York truck accident attorneys at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf have been litigating trucking accidents for over 100 years. They have obtained record-setting verdicts and settlements for their clients. Call us at 212-943-1090 for a free consultation.
Have You Been Injured in a Truck Accident?Based in Manhattan and handling cases in New York Metro area, NY, and NJ our personal injury attorneys represents victims and their families in cases that include but are not limited to:
- Dump Truck and Garbage Truck Accidents
- Big Rig, 18 Wheeler, Tractor-Trailer Accidents
- Commercial Semi Truck Accidents
- Cargo Trucks Accidents
- Tow Trucks Accidents
- Fuel Trucks Accidents
- Concrete Trucks Accidents
- Box Truck Accidents
- Sweeper Truck Accidents
A consultation with a truck accident lawyer to discuss a potential case is usually free as our attorneys usually handle truck accident cases on a contingent fee bases. It means that a truck accident attorney does not charge by consultation but will take a percentage on the amount recovered, usually 33.33%. Meaning the cost of a truck accident lawyer varies based on the amount they're about to recover for you.
If you're looking for "the best truck accident attorney near me", it might be hard to know what law firm is right for you. The damages caused by truck accidents are often significant, therefore it is crucial that victims of truck accidents be adequately represented in order to be fully compensated.
Our attorneys have an in-depth understanding of all relevant regulations and laws, such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, New York Vehicle & Traffic Law and the New York State Department of Transportation regulations. For example, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which is part of The United States Department of Transportation, has the authority to promulgate safety regulations which govern Commercial Truckers and Companies.
There are numerous safety regulations which apply depending on the classification of the truck involved. Further, there are many regulations governing drivers, including mandatory medical examinations, limits on hours per shift, drug testing and many more.
If you or a loved one were injured or killed in a tuck accident, you need hire the best truck accident attorney near you with experience in dealing with all relevant regulations and laws.
How Do Top Trial Attorneys Investigate Truck Accidents?In addition to having an understanding of traffic laws, our NYC truck accident attorneys have vast experience in performing independent investigations of trucking accidents.
By interviewing witnesses, photographing the scene, obtaining surveillance video of the accident and obtaining accident reconstruction experts, our New York City truck accident lawyers uncover all necessary evidence to build the strongest possible cases for their clients.
There are numerous documents which must be obtained including, Driver’s Log Book, Trip Sheet, Route Schedule, and Time Card, all drivers’ logs, manifests and other documents prepared by or on behalf of the driver for the period of 30 days prior to and including the date of the accident. Additionally inspection reports must be requested, among them, inspection reports prepared for the truck, involved in the occurrence, including the inspection report for the date of accident, the first inspection report and checklist for the truck following the accident.
Our truck accident injury lawyers have decades of experience which enable them to quickly identify the documents critical to a successful resolution of the case.
What Type of Damages Are Compensated in a Truck Accident Lawsuit?Once the negligence truck accident claim has been established, victims of truck accidents and their family may obtained compensation for:
- The past and future pain and suffering caused by the accident
- The medical bills including physical therapy and at-home nursing care
- The potential loss of actual and future earnings.
- $17,500,000 settlement in Dutchess County for the wrongful deaths of a 72-year-old grandmother and her three-year-old grandchild, who were struck and killed by a sanitation truck making a left turn while they were walking together.
- $3,500,000 settlement for the estate of a 68-year-old retired father who was struck by a large truck while riding his bicycle on Manhattan’s West Side. He succumbed to his injuries approximately one month after the crash, leaving behind an adult daughter.
- $3,000,000 settlement for a 72-year-old woman who was struck by a private sanitation truck while crossing outside the crosswalk as the light changed. She sustained serious leg injuries requiring surgical intervention.
Other recent notable settlements and verdicts include:
- $41,500,000 verdict for the wife and the 4 children of a NYC sanitation worker who was fatally struck by a street sweeper. This is one of the largest wrongful death award in Queens County. Read more about this truck accident case
- $26,000,000 settlement for a 35 year old mother of a new born infant struck and killed by a truck on 6th avenue in Manhattan. At the time of the settlement, this was believed to be the highest settlement for any wrongful death case involving one person in New York State history. The victim was a research analyst at a well known brokerage firm.
- $11,750,000 cash settlement recovered against a Japanese based freight carrier for a Manhattan woman hurt when the wheel of a tractor trailer fell off and hit her.
- $10,775,000 recovery for a woman who sustained a brain injury after she was struck by two tires which came off of a moving tractor trailer.
- $7,500,000 recovery for the family of a pedestrian killed by a left turning truck while her husband and son were walking next to her.
- $7,000,000 for the family of a retired widow who was fatally hit by a truck.
- $5,000,000 recovery for the widow of a physician killed in an NYPD tow truck accident.
- $4,800,000 verdict for the wrongful death of a 8 year old child killed as the result of the negligence of a truck driver.
- $4,500,000 settlement for the emotional harm suffered by a young woman who witnessed her brother being struck and killed by a tractor-trailer truck
- $1,500,000 settlement for a woman who was suffered hand injury when her vehicle was rear-ended by an asphalt truck whose brakes were not maintained properly.
- $1,500,000 in a New York truck accident case against a manufacturer when its truck struck a young student crossing a street in Jersey City.
- $1,000,000 settlement for a cyclist injured by a truck making a right turn in front of her
Many garbage truck accidents occur due to the negligence of the operators of the trucks and/or the trucks ’owners. In order to successfully bring a lawsuit based on a garbage truck accident or any other truck type, it is critical to hire an attorney that has a firm grasp of all trucking regulations and laws.
The NYC Personal Injury Lawyers at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf advocate for our clients' full financial recovery through detailed, meticulous preparation for trial. If you have been injured in a truck accident in or near New York City, please contact our firm to discuss your case.
Disclaimer: Please be advised that the results achieved in any given case depend upon the exact facts and circumstances of that case. Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf cannot guarantee a specific result in any legal matter. Any testimonial or case result listed on this site is based on an actual legal case and represents the results achieved in that particular case, and does not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction of the outcome of any other legal matter.
