Category: Truck Accidents

Squeeze play truck accidents occur when vehicles get trapped between a trailer and the curb, a fixed object, or another vehicle as a truck makes a wide right-hand turn. These accidents are common on New York City’s narrow roads and tight intersections, where tractor-trailers need significant space to turn safely.

Underride and override truck accidents can be devastating for the driver of a smaller vehicle that is crashed into and dragged on the road. These accidents frequently result from factors like inadequate braking distance, distracted driving, brake failures, and missing or defective underride guards on commercial rigs.

When a box truck crashes on the crowded streets of New York City, victims face not only devastating injuries but also a complex legal maze. Understanding New York’s liability laws and insurance thresholds is essential—because when commercial vehicles cause chaos, justice demands more than surface-level answers.

As there are different kinds of trucks, so are the types of accidents that they cause in New York City. Every day, cars, motorcycles, bikes, and pedestrians are at the helm of these motor vehicle behemoths. Learn what causes these truck accidents and what type of compensation you’re potentially eligible for after getting injured.

Commercial work trucks are being driven everywhere across New York City. Truck accidents on their own are dangerous and cause serious injury. Now imagine these big rigs navigating some of the most congested and narrow streets in the country. Collisions are bound to happen, but missing out on compensation does not have to be the result. Find out what it takes to seek recovery.

From CDL regulations to electronic logging devices, the FMCSA has been cracking down on trucking accident hazards. Many FMCSA regulations will play a significant role in your truck accident case. While helpful, these rules are often complex and legally challenging. Learn how it all works.

Pure comparative negligence can determine your reward amount based on the degree of fault in an accident. Under this system, even if you are partially responsible, you can still receive compensation. Find out how this applies in truck accident cases.

PTSD is a mental health condition that can result from a traumatic event, for instance, a truck accident. Physical injury after a truck accident occurs frequently, but mental stress is, sometimes, even more damaging. Learn about PTSD, its symptoms and factors.

Big rig jackknife accidents occur when the trailer of the large truck swings around, forming an angle with the truck’s cab. This can occur for various reasons, including driver fatigue, excessive speed on curves, or slippery road surfaces. Learn more about these accidents and how to prevent them.

There’s good reason why Brooklyn would be the fourth largest city in the U.S. if it broke off from New York City. It’s packed with people and filled with industry. And with big business, comes big rigs. With so much shipping and loading, accidents are almost bound to happen. Learn how personal injury firms approach this unescapable fact and how we can help you if you’ve been in an accident.