New York Truck Accident Attorneys
Our firm has extensive experience in all types of injury accidents including truck accidents. We promptly and thoroughly investigate each case to assess liability and determine fault. We work with experienced investigators to obtain photographs, witness statements and other necessary investigation immediately when the evidence is still fresh. Our New York truck collision attorneys have an excellent understanding of the intricacies of personal injury law.
Accidents involving trucks account for over 130,000 injuries in the United States. There are 5,000 deaths each year and close to 35% of the injuries are catastrophic. Trucks over 10,000 pounds (semis and tractor-trailer) represent only 3% of all registered vehicles but are responsible for over 25% of vehicle related deaths.
The most common causes of truck accidents are unsafe driving, driver fatigue, oversized loads and mechanical negligence.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or fatally injured in a truck accident, the New York auto accident attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro, L.L.P., would like to meet with you. Please call our office at 212-986-7353 to set up an appointment to discuss your case.
Truck Accident Verdicts & Settlements:
- Pedestrian Accident
Woman Hit by Tractor-trailer
$1,207,930 Verdict
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Fatal Tractor Trailer Accident
$700,000 Settlement
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Plaintiff's Vehicle Struck by Tractor Trailer
$550,000 Settlement
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Truck Accident
$500,000 Recovery
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Intersection Car and Truck Accident
$467,500 Settlement
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Car Hit by Garbage Truck
$425,000 Recovery
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Truck Accident
$275,000 Recovery
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