Bronx Tractor Trailer Accident Lawyer
The Bronx is a busy place with numerous highways and heavy traffic. Tractor trailers and other types of trucks frequent the Bronx to make deliveries. They also utilize the Bronx’s thoroughfares en route to other areas such as Manhattan, New Jersey, Queens, and Westchester. Major roadways in the Bronx include I-95, I-678, I-695, I-87 Deegan Expressway, and I-295 known as the Cross Bronx Expressway. Trucks can often be found on these roadways as well as on smaller streets in the Bronx. If a smaller vehicle is involved in a crash with a truck especially a tractor trailer, the results may be devastating making it important to consult with a Bronx truck accident lawyer.
Types of Tractor Trailer Accidents
F&A truck accident trial lawyers specialize in all types of truck accident matters. Common causes of truck accidents include:
- Driver fatigue
- Ignoring federal and state regulations which mandate truck drivers take breaks and sleep after driving a certain number of consecutive hours
- Failure to pay attention to the road: simple human error
- Blind spots
- Excessive speed
- Not being familiar with the road
- Failure to maintain or repair the truck
- Brake failures
Hiring An Attorney to Assist You
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While it’s possible to handle a personal injury case on your own, having an experienced attorney by your side significantly increases the likelihood of a favorable outcome. According to studies, victims represented by a personal injury lawyer receive higher settlement amounts compared to those who handle their cases independently. Here are some of the practice areas we handle: