25 September

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How To Establish Delivery Truck Driver Liability In An Accident

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 April

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Common New York City Truck Accident Injuries & Settlement Amounts

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in Truck Accidents

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...

21 June

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Evidences Needed If In A Truck Accident

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There is a variety of vital evidence that should be obtained and preserved in a truck accident lawsuit before the trucking company destroys it. Crucial pieces of evidence for a truck accident lawyer to obtain include: [table-of-content] The Black Box or Electronic On-Board Recorder (EOBR) The Electronic On-Board Recorder (EOBR) or black box inside the truck keeps track of events and diagnostic information both prior to, in the midst of, and after a truck accident. Inspecting the Truck Itself A complete inspection of the truck is important for a comprehensive understanding of all the possible causes of a truck accident. A trucking safety engineering expert...

14 March

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What Should I do After A Truck Accident In NYC

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in Garbage Truck Accident, Semi Truck Accidents, Truck Accidents

Each day, countless box trucks, tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and garbage trucks travel alongside New York City’s pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and other motor vehicles. Although serious accidents frequently occur on congested, inner-city streets – many of these dangerous events also regularly on all the various freeways. When people are hit by the larger commercial trucks, they often suffer permanent disabilities or lose their lives. When you find yourself in one of these accidents, there are key steps you should take to obtain the full medical care and treatment you need, while fully protecting your legal rights. While some of the suggested steps...

08 November

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Trucking Accidents In Queens Remain a Serious Threat to Public Safety

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in Semi Truck Accidents, Truck Accidents

Since both LaGuardia and JFK International airports are in Queens and this borough has New York City’s most diversified economy, it is not too surprising to learn that serious truck accidents keep plaguing this area. In fact, there’s so much truck traffic here that the state publication Delivering New York once noted that prior to the pandemic, over 130,000 trucks were entering and exiting Queens on a daily basis. While eighteen-wheeler truck accidents are mostly confined to the Queens area freeways, a vast army of delivery box trucks and vans constantly roam this borough’s streets – searching for the addresses tied...

27 July

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

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in Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents

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...

17 March

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Tractor Trailer Accidents in New York

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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...

10 June

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Determining The Fault in a Truck Accident Case

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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...

19 June

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Tractor Trailer Accident Attorney Discusses Fatal Hit-and-run Near George Washington Bridge

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Semi Truck Accidents, Truck Accidents

Relative to most passenger vehicles, semi tractor-trailers are huge says New York City tractor trailer accident attorney Arkady Frekhtman of the F&A injury law firm. Big rigs with loaded trailers can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. So-called turnpike doubles with two 48-ft trailers are particularly imposing, especially when truckers operate them in adverse weather like fog, snow or freezing rain. When impaired drivers operate commercial trucks weighing 20-25 times more than other vehicles, they often become serious or even lethal weapons. Fatality at George Washington Bridge A recent hit-and-run accident involving an 18-wheeler left a passenger vehicle damaged to the point that...

02 December

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New York Truck Accident Attorney Discusses The Dangers Posed by Tractor Trailers in the NY area

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in Semi Truck Accidents, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents

After a large truck traveling on the New Jersey Turkpike in 2015 hit the limo carrying comedian Tracy Morgan and nine others, nearly everyone began talking about truck safety issues again. Sadly, comedian “Jimmy Mack” (James McNair) died in that accident that wound up sending Morgan and eight other seriously injured passengers to local hospitals explains a New York truck accident attorney at the F&A injury law firm. What many people don’t know is that Morgan’s limo was traveling at less than 10 miles per hour when it was hit. Furthermore, the Walmart truck driver was much too tired to be...

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