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How Can a Queens Truck Accident Attorney Help?

An accident involving a passenger vehicle and semi-truck can be particularly devastating because of the truck’s massive weight and size. It is crucial to seek medical attention immediately after a truck accident. Even if the collision does not result in fatalities, the injuries the occupants of the passenger vehicle sustain are often life-changing.

At Parker Waichman LLP, our Queens truck accident attorneys can investigate your accident, gather evidence, and help you pursue full and fair compensation that can cover past and future medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and more. However, because commercial trucks are often covered by multiple insurance policies with high policy limits, recovering the money you’re owed can be challenging. An insurance company will be quick to point the finger at you or may try to pressure you to accept a lower settlement amount than what you deserve.

Working with an experienced Queens truck accident lawyer at Parker Waichman LLP provides legal representation to protect your rights and help pursue the settlement or award you may be entitled to. Our Queens office in New York City is readily accessible and prepared to assist you.

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While you focus on your recovery and moving forward with your life, your attorney will:

Investigate the accident to determine who is at fault and why the accident occurred
Gather evidence from the accident scene
Identify all liable parties and seek compensation
If any party tries to blame you for the accident, your truck accident lawyer will work tirelessly to minimize your role in the collision
Consult with experts, such as accident reconstructionists, forensic accountants, and economists. They help prove liability and accurately calculate damages.
Handle all communication with the insurance companies on your behalf and fight for your right to maximum compensation
Handle your truck accident claim from start to finish, including filing a lawsuit on your behalf if necessary
Represent you in court

A Queens truck accident lawyer at our law firm will handle every aspect of your truck crash case, going above and beyond to help you recover compensation for your injuries and losses. This will help to reduce your stress, allowing you to focus on your recovery. Our firm has a long-standing record of success in handling injury claims, providing clients with experienced legal support throughout the process. Read our reviews to see what clients have to say.

Who Can Be Held Liable For a Truck Crash?

A truck crash can occur for many different reasons. In some cases, there may be multiple responsible parties. Identifying all potentially liable parties helps victims pursue full and comprehensive compensation. Anyone whose negligent or wrongful actions caused or contributed to the truck crash can be held financially responsible.

This can include the following parties:

Truck driver
Trucking company
Truck parts manufacturer (faulty brakes, tires, etc.)
Truck manufacturer (responsible for the overall truck design and assembly)
The company responsible for loading the cargo
The person or entity responsible for servicing and maintaining the truck and trailer
Another motorist
Bicyclists
Pedestrians
Motorcyclists
Government agencies responsible for maintaining roadways

Obtaining a police report is an essential step in documenting the accident and establishing liability. Gathering witness statements can further strengthen your case by providing critical evidence and analysis.

At Parker Waichman LLP, our attorneys will investigate your accident to determine who may share fault, ensuring you pursue every penny of compensation you’re entitled to in your truck accident claim from anyone who caused or contributed to the collision.

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What Are Common Truck Crash Injuries?

Van with a crushed front end after rear-ending a large industrial truck on the road.

When a passenger vehicle is involved in a truck collision, it can sustain life-changing injuries. Large truck accidents often result in severe injuries and significant emotional trauma for victims. These injuries can require months or years of ongoing medical treatment, rehabilitation, and therapy. At our law firm, our Queens truck wreck attorneys have handled countless cases that have involved the following types of injuries:

Neck injuries

Back injuries

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)

Spinal cord injuries

Crush injuries

Nerve damage

Whiplash

Amputation

Chest injuries

Leg and arm injuries

Internal organ damage

Internal bleeding

At Parker Waichman LLP, our truck accident lawyers know that many accident victims of truck crashes are faced with a long recovery that can require extensive medical treatment, including long hospital stays, physical therapy, occupational therapy, multiple surgeries, and more. Medical expenses can be overwhelming, so both current and future costs should be considered when pursuing compensation.

Why Are Truck Accidents Different from Other Types Of Collisions?

A truck crash is different from an accident involving two passenger vehicles in many ways, including:

Big rig accidents can be especially devastating due to the weight and size of a commercial truck. This means that injuries sustained can be especially serious and emergency treatment can be critical for accident victims.
It can also be challenging to uncover the causes of truck accidents. Complex mechanics, the truck’s massive weight, and large blind spots can all be factors in semi-truck accidents. Common causes of truck crashes include truck driver fatigue, tire blowouts, truck drivers’ failure to follow safety procedures, improperly secured cargo, lack of truck maintenance, and negligent acts by truck drivers or trucking companies. These accidents can also involve truck wrecks with other vehicles, leading to catastrophic outcomes.
A big rig accident can be complex because multiple parties are often involved. Because of this, it may not be immediately obvious who should be held responsible for the accident. The trucker may bear responsibility for the collision, however, the trucking company can be held liable as well. There may also be other parties involved, such as the company responsible for maintaining the vehicle or loading the cargo.
Carefully examining who should be held responsible for the semi-truck accident is crucial to determining how much compensation you can recover. A trucking company’s insurance may have multiple policies or the ability to pay a higher settlement amount than what the individual driver may have. Part of handling truck accident cases involves determining how to divide fault among the parties responsible and pursuing personal injury claims for maximum compensation.
Finally, a big rig accident is different from a standard passenger vehicle accident because higher burdens and standards apply to truckers and their employers compared to other drivers on the road. The trucking industry is heavily regulated, and truckers must complete extensive training and follow federal and state regulations. When a truck driver and their employer fall short of these requirements, it is strong evidence of their liability for the collision.

Get Legal Help for Truck Accidents in Queens, New York

If you were involved in a motor vehicle collision with a large truck, or you lost a loved one in a truck crash, contact an experienced attorney in Queens at Parker Waichman LLP today. We offer free consultations where you can meet with an experienced member of our legal team to discuss your truck accident case and go over your legal options and rights. If a truck collision occurred anywhere else in New York City, Parker Waichman LLP’s experienced New York City truck accident lawyers are ready to provide expert guidance.

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