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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in Truck Accidents

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...

17 March

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Bronx Truck Accident Lawyer Near You

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Many companies rely on trucks, construction vehicles, and tractor-trailers to transport their goods across the country. The drivers of these vehicles are required to obtain special licenses and undergo extensive training to operate them legally. In addition, the trucking companies must adhere to specific guidelines regarding how heavy their vehicle may be. [table-of-content] Unfortunately, these trucks are sometimes overloaded in an attempt to increase profits and shorten transport bills. This dangerous practice makes the trucks unwieldy and can lead to an accident. A Bronx truck accident lawyer represents people injured in a commercial vehicle accident. In the process, a savvy Bronx personal injury...

12 January

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Understanding High-Stakes Personal Injury Cases

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in Brain Injuries

Key Takeaways: Insights from a 2023 Personal Injury Verdict Key Point Details Case Background A truck crash case involving a 29-year-old man whose pickup broke down on a highway. Lack of safety training and equipment led to a collision with a tractor-trailer. Legal Challenges Plaintiff faced a complex legal battle with the trucking company's robust defense, including nine expert witnesses. Importance of Legal Representation Expert legal counsel was crucial in adapting trial strategies, including a pivot in defendant focus and a comprehensive case presentation. Settlement and Trial Strategy Shift A significant settlement with a broker influenced the trial strategy, leading to a focus on the employer as the primary defendant. Jury...

01 October

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Surprising Facts About School Bus Crashes and Injuries in New York

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in Bus Accidents

Approximately 100 fatal school transportation-related accidents occur annually. While most of those crashes involve actual school buses, others are commercial buses hired by school districts to drive their students to distant events. Once serious or fatal crashes occur, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has the discretion to get involved and investigate what caused any injuries or deaths. Contact our team at (212) 222-1111 for your free case evaluation. Although school children are often harmed in these crashes, a slight majority of those injured are pedestrians hit by the school buses. Each time a new accident occurs, parents and school officials urge...

22 August

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

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in Tractor Trailer Accidents

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...

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...

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