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Bronx Truck Accident Attorneys
Bronx NY Truck Accident Information
Tractor-trailers, big-rigs and large trucks tend to cause substantial damage and serious injuries due to their sheer size and weight. Victims of Bronx truck accidents commonly sustain catastrophic injuries such as brain trauma, spinal cord injuries and internal injuries. To receive compensation for their injuries, victims of truck accidents often have to fight large corporations and powerful insurance companies. Anyone injured by the negligence of a truck driver would be well advised to contact a Bronx truck accident attorney for assistance.
There are many causes of Bronx truck accidents. Here are some of the most common causes:
- Distracted Driving - Truck drivers work long hours and cover great distances. It only takes a couple of moments of looking at the radio or using a cell phone to cause a fatal Bronx truck accident. Statistics released by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles show that 2,042 large truck accidents occurred in New York as a result of distracted driving in 2008. Of those accidents, 13 people were killed and 742 were injured.
- Driver Inexperience - Driving a truck is difficult and complicated. Inexperienced truck drivers are more prone to making a mistake and may not know what to do in an emergency situation. Driver inexperience led to 205 New York truck accidents, which caused 76 personal injuries in 2008.
- Fatigued Driving and Sleepy Truckers - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) imposes strict hours-of-service regulations on truck drivers. By restricting the amount of continuous driving a trucker can work, the FMCSA attempts to limit fatigued driving. Statistics from 2008 also show that 124 large truck accidents occurred in New York when the truck driver fell asleep and 46 truck crashes resulted from fatigued driving.
- Unsafe Lane Changes - Bronx truck drivers often operate in congested areas. It is crucial that they constantly check their mirrors and give plenty of warning before changing lanes. Seven people were killed in 2008 in New York due to truck drivers making unsafe lane changes and nine people were killed when truck drivers improperly passed another vehicle or used an inappropriate lane.
Additional factors that lead to Bronx truck accidents include aggressive driving, alcohol, failure to yield the right-of-way and excessive speed.
If you have been injured in a Bronx truck accident you are probably facing medical expenses, time away from work and therapy bills, which can all add up fast. To receive the compensation you deserve, you may have to file a personal injury claim. If you have been injured in a big-rig accident, please contact the experienced Bronx truck accident lawyers at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin, LLP at 212-986-7353. We always offer free, comprehensive and confidential consultations to injured truck accident victims and their families.
