What Should I Do After a Sanitation Truck Accident in New York City?

When heavy New York City sanitation trucks hit pedestrians and people riding in smaller vehicles, the injuries are often severe. One reason these events happen so often is that garbage truck drivers usually ride high up in their cabs – making it difficult for them to see potential victims due to all their “blind spots.” If you or a close family member have recently been injured in this type of collision, be sure to quickly take each of the steps described below. They can help you heal quicker and protect all your legal rights. One key step involves immediately contacting our...

14 March

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What Should I do After A Truck Accident In NYC

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Garbage Truck Accident, Semi Truck Accidents, Truck Accidents

Each day, countless box trucks, tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and garbage trucks travel alongside New York City’s pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and other motor vehicles. Although serious accidents frequently occur on congested, inner-city streets – many of these dangerous events also regularly on all the various freeways. When people are hit by the larger commercial trucks, they often suffer permanent disabilities or lose their lives. When you find yourself in one of these accidents, there are key steps you should take to obtain the full medical care and treatment you need, while fully protecting your legal rights. While some of the suggested steps...

24 March

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New York City Garbage Truck Accidents Remain Deadly

Posted by Frekhtman & Associates

in Commercial Vehicule Accident, Garbage Truck Accident, Truck Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

Too many accidents involving New York City garbage trucks end badly, even when no one dies. This remains true since many of these large sanitation trucks weigh about 72,000 pounds. Pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicyclists -- and even passenger vehicle occupants -- rarely escape major injuries after being hit by one of these massive vehicles. Even smaller garbage trucks weighing between 50,000 and 60,000 pounds often wield deadly force when they hit the average American passenger car that weighs between about 2,600 and 4,400 pounds. One of the most tragic New York City garbage truck accidents to occur during recent years happened in...