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Two Truck Accidents in New York this past weekend were due to driver negligence

Two people were injured and one person died as a result of a truck accident in upstate New York. A passenger SUV crossed over a double yellow line on Route 44 Saturday December 4, 2015 crashing head on into a dump truck. The dump truck rolled over after the impact spilling gravel. Police believe the cause of the accident was distracted driving but it did not involve cell phone use. The driver of the truck was not injured. On Friday December 5th, at about 11:30 p.m., a single truck accident occurred on the New York State Thruway (I-87) in Suffern, NY....

03 December

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Intersection accident between a car and garbage truck

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A serious truck accident in Nassau County Long Island, NY in the town of Inwood occurred at approximately 4 a.m. on Saturday November 28, 2015. A garbage truck crashed into a passenger vehicle at the corner of Sheridan Boulevard and Bayview Avenue. The collision caused an explosion with flames emanating from the wreck. One resident who heard the crash compared it to an airplane crashing and described it as a horrible sound. Two passengers in the passenger vehicle were killed while the garbage truck driver was taken to a local hospital with injuries. An accident like the above could likely be caused...

03 December

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Recent accidents highlight dangers of truck traffic

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Just one day prior to a state-wide safe roads initiative two truck accidents underscored the growing problem. A truck driver was driving too fast which led to a rollover accident resulting in his truck spilling 200 gallons of fuel. This single truck accident caused a mile long traffic back up on the road and will require a vast clean-up effort. It was the driver’s first day working for this trucking company and his cargo load was not evenly distributed or secured. A second accident involved a motor vehicle that pulled out in front of a moving truck which caused the truck...

01 January

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NY State Tractor-Trailer Accident Lawyer offers you support

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in Truck Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Whether you're a driver or a pedestrian using the road, one of the dangers you face is an accident involving a tractor-trailer. 2012 data from the New York State DMV shows that there were over 10,000 accidents involving large trucks in that year alone. They resulted in dozens of fatalities and at least a few thousand nonfatal injuries. Just recently, two tractor-trailer accidents in New York State led to fatalities. In one case, a tractor-trailer struck an SUV carrying two people; in the other case, a tractor-trailer hit a passenger vehicle with no passengers. Both accidents led to the deaths of...

12 August

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Important Things to Know about Truck Accident Compensation Claims in NY

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Trucking accidents by their very nature are much different than any other type of accident. As such, there are certain things you can expect after contacting a semi truck accident attorney about your case. #1. Knowledge Matters A trucking accident attorney will ideally be experienced in handling these matters and familiar with the federal laws governing tractor-trailers. There are more than 1,000 different regulations that trucking companies must follow, which is why consulting with an attorney who knows these laws is especially important. #2. Trucking Companies will Fight Back Since a great deal of money is at stake, you can expect trucking companies to...

03 December

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Queens Motorcycle Crash Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Hurt

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in Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

A motorcycle accident in Queens on Sunday, Oct. 14, left one man dead and another severely injured. As a New York City attorney who often helps personal injury clients, I have to shake my head at this story. It is undeniably tragic, but sadly, one thing it is not is uncommon. According to CBS New York, a 27-year-old Queens man was driving northbound on Cross Island Parkway in Queens around 5:30 a.m. when he collided with a low barrier near Whitestone Expressway. When police arrived at the scene of the motorcycle accident, they found the man suffering from severe head trauma. He was...

30 April

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An Experienced Truck Accident Lawyer Knows What You’re Going Through

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You can hardly turn on the news anymore without hearing about a traffic tie-up involving a big-rig truck crash. As an experienced truck accident lawyer, Frekhtman & Associates has helped truck accident victims around the nation receive the justice and compensation they deserve for their injuries and suffering. Call us toll free at 1-866-ATTY-LAW. A hospital bed can feel like one of the loneliest places on earth when you're laying there in shock after a truck collision has changed your life. You wonder how you will ever pay all the unexpected medical bills about to start streaming into your mailbox. You...

12 June

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Ten Most Recent Truck Accident Verdicts in NY Courts

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Truck Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Lisa Sanchez v. John E. Gonzalez Rose Brand Wipers, Inc., and Ryder...

11 June

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Federal Trucking Regulations

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9 CFR 350: Commercial Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program The primary motivation of this part is to ensure that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), individual states, and other political jurisdictions unify to develop and implement programs that will ultimately improve motor carrier, CMV, and driver safety and establish a safer and more efficient transportation system. 49 CFR 382: Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing The function of 49 CFR 382 is to establish programs within trucking companies designed to prevent accidents and injuries resulting from impairment due to the use of alcohol or drugs by drivers of commercial motor vehicles. This part applies to all who drive a...

06 June

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Truck Accident Laws

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Most Popular sections of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) applicable to Truck Accidents 49 CFR 350: Commercial Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program 49 CFR 382: Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing 49 CFR 383: Commercial Driver's License Standards; Requirements and Penalties 49 CFR 391: Qualifications of Drivers 49 CFR 392: Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles 49 CFR 393: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation 49 CFR 395: Hours of Service of Drivers 49 CFR 396: Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance 49 CFR 397: Transportation of Hazardous Materials; Driving and Parking Rules 49 CFR 398: Transportation of Migrant Workers 49...