29 February

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Semi Truck Accident Attorney Discusses Massive Pileup on Interstate

A 50-year-old man from Bethpage, New York, was among the three individuals killed in a 64-vehicle pile-up on westbound Interstate 78 in during snow squalls in eastern Pennsylvania. Semi Trucks Involved A spokesman for the Pennsylvania State Police said that 12 commercial vehicles were in the massive wreck that occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, at mile marker 7.5 in Bethel Township. A number of the commercial vehicles were tractor-trailers. One of the tractor-trailers struck a bus carrying the men's basketball team from Penn State-Lehigh Valley, according to The Morning Call. Dozens Injured Emergency personnel transported more than 70 people to...

25 February

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Bicycle Accident Lawyers Discuss Truck-bike Collision in Brooklyn

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in Bicycle Accidents, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents

An alleged hit-and-run bicycle accident involving a bicyclist and a Ryder truck resulted in a loss of life in Brooklyn. Bicycle Accident Details According to police, the incident occurred at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20. A 54-year-old male cyclist was traveling in Gravesend on Avenue U, not far from East 9th Street when he was allegedly struck by the truck. Authorities say that the truck driver did not remain on the scene. First responders transported the man to Kings County Hospital, according to the New York Post. However, he did not survive. Preliminary Investigation A preliminary investigation by a NYPD collision squad determined...

24 February

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Truck Accident Lawyer Discusses Manhattan Dump Truck Accident

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Authorities arrested a truck driver following a pedestrian accident in Manhattan on Friday, February 13. According to the New York Police Department the incident happened at about 10 a.m. at 11th Avenue and West 37th Street. Truck Turning Left A 48-year-old woman was crossing the street when a dump truck operated by a 51-year-old man struck her during a left turn. The Colorado woman was in New York to attend a trade show at the Jacob J. Javits Convention Center. She did not survive. Driver Arrested NYPD officers arrested the driver of the dump truck on suspicion of failing to yield to a pedestrian....

12 February

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Semi Truck Accident Attorney: Important Things to Know about your Claim

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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...

10 February

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NY State tractor-trailer accident lawyer discussed common causes of truck accidents

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in Truck 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...

08 February

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Semi Truck Accident Attorney Discusses SUV in Flames After I-80 Truck Accident

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Investigators were working to determine the cause of a crash on westbound Interstate 80 that involved a tractor-trailer and two sport utility vehicles, one of which burst into flames. New Jersey State Police say that the accident happened at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 25. Truck Driver Loses Control The incident reportedly began when the semi jack-knifed, and two vehicles, a 2008 Toyota SUV and a 2009 Honda SUV, both hit the truck. The Toyota was in the center lane when it burst into flames, but only after the driver and a passenger escaped, according to the Daily Record. The Honda...

26 January

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Truck Accident Lawyer Discusses Overturned Dump Truck in Fatal Accident

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A New Jersey accident involving a dump truck and a van resulted in a loss of life. The Burlington County crash occurred at approximately 7 a.m. on Thursday, January 21, along State Route 70 near County Route 530. Vehicles Severely Damaged NBC10 News reports that a yellow dump truck reportedly overturned, spilling its load out on the highway. As the truck overturned, it crushed a white van. Views from a news helicopter showed that the front of the truck's cab had separated from the vehicle. The roof of the van was torn off as well. A female occupant of the van did...

21 January

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Semi Truck Accident Attorney Discusses Problem Of Fatigued Truck Drivers

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in Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents

A 2014 truck accident on the New Jersey Turnpike involving former SNL comedian and 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan has further focused the attention of New Yorkers and others on the problem of fatigued driving. After the driver behind the wheel of the Wal-mart tractor-trailer allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, his rig struck the limousine that Morgan and fellow comedian James McNair were riding in. McNair lost his life in the collision. In the immediate aftermath of the fatal wreck, the Wal-mart driver related to investigating offciers that he had not slept at all during the 24-hour period immediately preceding...

20 January

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Injury lawyers on hand to help pedestrians involved in truck collisions

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in Bus Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Truck Accidents

A terrible accident took place recently on the Upper East Side in Manhattan. An 86-year-old pedestrian crossing the street on a crosswalk and with the light in his favor was struck by a delivery truck. According to news reports, the result was severe head trauma. The kind of injury the pedestrian sustained can lead to death. Even if he doesn't die, he could face a variety of serious problems, including the following: Coma Paralysis and other loss of motor functioning Cognitive deficits, including loss of speech and memory impairments Emotional problems Pedestrians are vulnerable to vehicles of any size; getting struck...

20 January

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Truck Accident Lawyer Notes New York Crash Involving Fed Ex Truck

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A Fed Ex truck was involved in a fatal collision in upstate New York, according to a local news report. New York state troopers indicate that a two-vehicle wreck happened in Granby on State Route 3 between County Route 8 and Rathburn Road at approximately 4:30 p.m. Truck Crosses Into Other Lane The Fed Ex truck was reportedly eastbound on Route 3 when it crossed into the westbound lane. A head-on crash with a 2013 Honda Civic ensued. The impact sent both vehicles off the road and into a pond where they both ended up partially submerged. The investigation is ongoing, and...