Blog Category - Truck Accidents

Aug

New York Trucking Laws on Unsecured Cargo

In New York, trucking laws concerning unsecured cargo are in place to protect both the truck driver and others on the road. Unsecured cargo can pose a significant hazard, leading to accidents, injuries, and fatalities. The laws surrounding the transportation of cargo aim to ensur...

Aug

The Most Common Causes Of Commercial Truck Accidents

When a commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the consequences can be devastating for the victims. A fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, whereas the average passenger vehicle only weighs a small fraction of it. In the event of an accident, the...

Aug

Tips For Choosing A Commercial Truck Accident Lawyer

Commercial truck accident claims often tend to be more complex than other types of personal injury claims due to the involvement of federal regulations and the fact that multiple parties can be held liable. To be able to hold all the at-fault parties liable and recover the compen...

Aug

What To Do If A Commercial Vehicle Hits You In NYC

New York City is a major economic and financial center with thousands of commercial vehicles on its roads every day. Whether it's an 18-wheeler, a delivery truck, or a bus, accidents involving commercial vehicles can be catastrophic. Commercial motor carriers and insurance compan...

Aug

Understanding Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Commercial vehicle accidents are a significant concern in New York, with far-reaching consequences that can impact businesses, individuals, and the broader community. According to the latest data published by the NYPD, there were 6,696 vehicle crashes in February 2023 alone, out...

Aug

What Happens When a Truck Driver Has an Accident?

When a truck driver causes an accident, the consequences are almost always catastrophic in nature. Data shows that whenever a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle are involved in an accident, the occupants of the passenger vehicle are at an extremely high risk of suffering se...

Aug

What to Do If You Are Hit by a Garbage Truck

Garbage trucks might seem too slow to pose a threat to motorists or even pedestrians for that matter. The truth, however, is that thousands of people are injured in garbage truck accidents every year. Due to their massive size, garbage trucks can cause serious damage to passenger...

Aug

How a Truck Company Is Liable in an Accident

When a negligent driver causes an accident, they can be personally held liable for the resulting injuries and property damage. With truck accidents, also depending on the circumstances, the truck company can be held liable for the resulting injuries. While complicated, truck acci...

Aug

Five Steps to Take after a Commercial Truck Accident

Few things can be scarier than being involved in an accident with a commercial truck. Due to the sheer size of these vehicles and the amount of cargo they tend to transport, even a low-speed collision can have devastating consequences. The injuries resulting from a commercial tru...

Aug

Delivery Truck Traffic in NYC: Heavy and Getting Heavier

With the increase in volume of online shopping and home delivery services, truck traffic has increased across New York City. As Amazon and other online sellers grow in popularity, home delivery vehicles can be seen at all times of the day and night throughout the streets of NYC...

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