23 September

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Legal Rights After a Truck Accident in the Bronx

Getting into a truck collision can turn your life upside down. It often leaves you with injuries, bills to pay, and a lot of questions about what to do next. If this has happened in the Bronx, knowing your legal rights is key to getting back on track.Lever & Ecker bring over three decades of expertise in handling such cases right here in New York.One fact stands out – those injured in truck wrecks have the right to seek compensation for their losses, including medical costs and pain from their injuries. This article aims to guide you through steps like...

24 August

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Impact of Weather on Truck Accidents in the Bronx

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Driving in the Bronx can be tricky, especially when weather throws a curveball. From heavy snowfall to unexpected rainstorms, drivers face many challenges that can lead to accidents on the road.Truck drivers and trucking companies know this all too well - weather doesn’t just make driving hard; it increases the chances of being in an accident.One key fact is clear: bad weather significantly raises the risk of truck crashes. This article aims to shed light on how different types of poor conditions affect truck safety and what can be done about it.You'll learn about legal issues, insurance matters, and how...

08 August

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Revealing the Top 5 Types of Truck Accidents in the Bronx

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in Truck Accidents

In January 2021 alone, there were 113 large vehicle wrecks in the Bronx. This shows how common these incidents are. Our article aims to break down what kinds of truck crashes occur, what usually causes them, and how you can deal with their aftermath—legally and personally. We'll help clarify things about insurance claims, finding a good personal injury lawyer in the Bronx, and seeking fair compensation for your troubles. Don't skip this read—it could be essential! Key Takeaways In the Bronx, truck accidents can happen in many ways, like head-on crashes, rollovers, jackknife incidents, rear-end collisions, and blind spot accidents. Each type...

05 August

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Steps to Take Immediately After a Truck Accident

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in Truck Accidents

Getting into a truck collision can be scary and confusing. You might not know what to do right after it happens. This is something many people face, making them feel lost during such a tough time. One fact you should know is that actions taken immediately after an incident with a big vehicle, like calling the police, can make a big difference in getting help quickly. Our blog post will guide you through steps to take right after having an accident with a large vehicle like a tractor-trailer or semi-truck. We'll cover how to contact the police, why getting medical care fast...

02 July

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First Steps to Take After a Brooklyn Truck Accident

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in Semi Truck Accidents, Truck Accidents

Unlike those hurt in small car collisions, truck accident survivors often suffer severe or even catastrophic injuries simply due to the added weight of the trucks that hit them. After all, the average weight of most passenger cars falls between roughly 2600 and 4400 pounds. In contrast, the average pickup truck weighs three tons – and an empty 18-wheeler can weigh about 35,000 pounds (on up to 80,000 when fully loaded). Therefore, it’s crucial for all truck accident survivors to take the best initial steps after every Brooklyn truck accident to minimize physical suffering and to maximize the preservation of all...

18 February

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Average Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Settlement Values

Posted by Arkady

in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Car Accidents, Case Values, Construction Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injuries, Truck Accidents, Vehicle Accidents, Wrongful Death

Possible Case Values for Clients Who May Require Arthroscopic Knee Surgery In our extensive research, we have discovered that average arthroscopic knee surgery settlements display a noteworthy range, varying from below $30,000 to surpassing $2,500,000. This wide spectrum underscores the significance of individual case factors in determining compensation values. Amounts between $120,000 to $250,000 can also occur when a child is hit by a vehicle or when an adult suffers a terrible slip-and-fall injury that leads to a total knee replacement. When our firm first meets with new clients, our lawyers always explain that it can be very difficult to provide early...

24 October

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The Role of Technology in Delivery Truck Accidents

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in Delivery Truck Accidents, Truck Accidents

Although properly trained and experienced delivery truck drivers can often limit their highway and road collisions, they still encounter far too many drunk, unlicensed, distracted, and negligent drivers traveling in nearby lanes. These same careful drivers must also regularly contend with older or poorly maintained trucks and other road vehicles that can suddenly malfunction, causing serious or even deadly accidents. To combat these realities, many responsible trucking companies and independent truck drivers install safety technology. This helps alert drivers about their own risky driving habits -- while also helping them minimize their chances of being hit or injured by uniquely dangerous...

25 September

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How To Establish Delivery Truck Driver Liability In An Accident

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in Truck Accidents

Although box truck drivers can raise valid defenses in some cases, our New York City delivery truck accident attorneys have the experience necessary to thoroughly examine all the evidence, and then present compelling case arguments. However, proving liability can be a greater challenge if the delivery truck driver who hit you was not an actual employee of a large trucking company. Fortunately, we have the ready skills to carefully review the insurance policies of independent delivery truck drivers and then prove why they alone must pay all your damages. Contact our team at (212) 222-1111 for your free case evaluation. When the...

24 July

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Truck Driver Fatigue: A Leading Cause of Accidents in New York – Stats & Safety Measures

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in Semi Truck Accidents, Truck Accidents

Too many fatal accidents in New York and surrounding areas are caused by fatigued truck drivers who ignore federal driving safety regulations. In fact, CFR Section 395.3 specifically states that commercial truck drivers cannot start a new job shift until after they’ve been off work for 10 consecutive hours. When this safety statute is ignored, many other drivers can be easily injured since large trucks often weigh 20 to 30 times as much as most passenger vehicles. During the past decade, one of the worst trucker fatigue accidents involved a Walmart truck driver who hit another vehicle on the New Jersey...

24 April

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Common New York City Truck Accident Injuries & Settlement Amounts

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New York City Truck Accident Injuries & Settlement Amounts

Now that roughly 125,000 trucks pass through Manhattan each day and another 73,000 crosses into Brooklyn’s boundaries, too many bicyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and those riding in other motor vehicles are suffering severe accident injuries and even death. In fact, back in March of 2023, multiple people were seriously injured due to a U-Haul driver hit during an event described by local news outlets as a “rampage.” Contact our team at (212) 222-1111 for your free case evaluation. Furthermore, during the morning hours of October 2022, a pedestrian walking in Midtown Manhattan was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer on West 44th Steet...