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Navigating New York: A Closer Look at Tractor-Trailer Safety in the City

Since tractor trailers are frequently used to haul building materials to constructions sites, they’re regularly driven through the Bronx and New York City’s other boroughs. Unfortunately, these routine trips are once again leading to far more serious and fatal collisions that tend to slow down or even halt highway and road traffic for hours. Contact our team at (212) 222-1111 for your free case evaluation. [table-of-content] Understanding Dangerous Events To provide a better understanding of these dangerous events, this article reviews some of the most recent tractor trailer truck accidents, the types of injuries people often sustain, and the factors that most often cause...

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EP 03 S 07: Is An Insurance Adjuster’s Final Offer REALLY Final? Question Adjusters Hate Series

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Is An Insurance Adjuster's Final Offer REALLY Final? Ask Insurance Adjuster to Open their Books and Show You What REALLY happened After They Made Their Final Offer In a Personal Injury Settlement? Listen to this episode to learn more! [buzzsprout episode='10311693' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript Hi. Today, we're talking about questions that insurance adjusters hate. And one of the questions that insurance adjusters hate has to deal with is what happened to their claim after they made a settlement offer? If you ask them, "How many cases have you made...

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EP 02 S 07: How Much ? Truck Accident Lawsuit & Settlement Value

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Listen to our new episode about Truck Accident Lawsuit & Settlement Value, so HOW MUCH? [buzzsprout episode='10173763' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript Hi, everybody. This is Arkady Frekhtman, a New York City personal injury trial lawyer. And today I'm talking about trucks, big rigs, semi-trucks. What happens if you get into a wreck or a crash with one of these monsters? How much money can you obtain as an injured plaintiff? Well, dealing with trucks we have to remember that the good thing about trucks, in terms of the personal injury...

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Tractor-Trailer Accidents Keep Causing Serious And Deadly Injuries In New York

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During the past year, truck drivers, accident investigators, and the public have been reminded of how quickly a New York tractor-trailer crash can unfold. Given the massive weight of these trucks and the high degree of skills, dexterity, and experience required to drive them, it may not always surprise local law enforcement officials when a new deadly accident occurs. What follows is a closer look at three New York tractor-trailer accidents that all happened during the past twelve months. After details are shared regarding these tragic events, this article notes the major reasons so many truckers keep causing these careless crashes. [table-of-content] Three...

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Tractor Trailer Accidents in New York

In New York City, tractor-trailers are being used more extensively on all major highways and even on smaller streets and roadways. Tractor Trailers are transporting various goods throughout the New York metropolitan area including food, beverages, and other items sold at the retailer. Tractor Trailer or trucking accidents often occur on highways at high speeds but can also cause serious injuries at low speeds when the tractor-trailer is turning or when the operator fails to be aware of his surroundings. One example is when a tractor-trailer fails to see a pedestrian, bicyclist, another vehicle, or motorcyclist. Manhattan, NY 18 Wheeler Accident Attorneys...

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How Can You Get Help After Being Seriously Injured In A Tractor Trailer Accident

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If it can be done safely, drivers must consider steering their tractor trailers off to the shoulder of the road or freeway after an accident to avoid blocking traffic. If you have been severely injured -- and traffic is heavy – try calling 911 on your cell phone. Witnesses to the event should also be dialing first responders on your behalf. If you cannot get out of the vehicle by yourself, keep dialing 911, sound your horn and wait for help Sadly, this type of scenario happens far too often as tractor trailers navigate the many NYC freeways and surface streets....

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Determining The Fault in a Truck Accident Case

In a simple car accident, it is usually easy to determine liability. There are known scenarios: a rear end impact, a left turn impact, a driver who disregarded a stop sign or traffic light. However, in truck accident matters, it is often more difficult to establish liability because there are many factors involved which make for a much more complex legal matter. This is one of the reasons it is important to consult with an experienced truck accident attorney who is familiar with tractor trailer regulations promulgated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Act ("FMCSA"). Contact our team at (212) 222-1111...

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