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 […]
Impact of Weather on Truck Accidents in the Bronx
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 doesnโt just make driving hard; it increases the chances of being in […]
Revealing the Top 5 Types of Truck Accidents in the Bronx
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 aftermathโlegally and personally. We’ll help clarify things about insurance claims, finding a […]
Steps to Take Immediately After a Truck Accident
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 […]
First Steps to Take After a Brooklyn Truck Accident
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 โ […]
Understanding High-Stakes Personal Injury Cases
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 […]
Surprising Facts About School Bus Crashes and Injuries in New York
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 […]
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, theyโre regularly driven through the Bronx and New York Cityโs 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 […]
Truck Driver Fatigue: A Leading Cause of Accidents in New York – Stats & Safety Measures
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 theyโve been off work for 10ย consecutive hours. When this safety statute is ignored, […]
Common 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 Brooklynโs 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 […]