Truck Accident Attorneys in Long Island
Tractor Trailer Collision Claims
Truck accidents are often extremely damaging. Tractor trailer collision injury victims are responsible for costly medical bills, in addition to being unable to work and potentially suffering from emotional distress. Once injury victims begin the claim process, they often face the large, experienced legal teams of trucking companies.
If you were injured in a collision with a tractor trailer, you don’t have to face the claim process alone. The Long Island truck accident lawyers of The Odierno Law Firm, P.C. can help you hold negligent drivers and trucking companies accountable and get compensation for your damages. It is our goal to help you recover from this harrowing incident.
Call (631) 250-4212 or use our online form to schedule a free consultation with our legal team.
How are Truck Accidents Different from Car Accidents?
Truck accidents, when compared to car accidents, are almost always more damaging. The size of tractor trailers alone presents a significant risk to people in smaller vehicles. When a truck accident occurs, the person who was driving a car incurs higher financial damages and more severe injuries than the truck driver.
Truck accidents also differ from car accidents once litigation begins. In a car accident case, two drivers (along with their legal representation and insurance provider) are usually the only parties involved. In a truck accident case, the truck driver will be assisted by their employer and their legal representation and insurance provider. In most truck accident cases, the trucking company generally shares some liability as well.
Causes of Truck Accidents
Negligence in any part of a trucking operation can contribute to an accident. Starting from the trucking company hiring competent drivers, to those drivers making sure they operate their vehicle safely on every trip, safety is crucial in every aspect of trucking.
Truck accidents can be caused by external factors as well. In some cases, an accident may be the result of negligent vehicle manufacturing or inadequate road maintenance.
Truck accidents may be caused by:
- Traffic violations and reckless driving
- Distracted driving
- Driver fatigue
- Driver inexperience and negligent hiring and training
- Drug and alcohol intoxication
- Inadequate employer oversight
- Road conditions and inclement weather
- Maintenance issues
- Overweight cargo
Truck Accident Liability
Although truck drivers can be negligent independently, some causes of truck accidents are the result of trucking company negligence. Trucking companies may set demanding schedules and cause driver fatigue, fail to address past safety violations and overlook a driver’s history of reckless driving, may fail to provide their drivers with proper training or fail to maintain their vehicles, or could hire a driver who is not fit for the job at all. Any of these forms of negligence can potentially cause a truck accident. Because trucking companies have so much control over the competency of their drivers and are legally responsible for their operations, the at-fault driver’s employer will most likely be involved in your case.
In cases of third party liability, mechanics, vehicle manufacturers, regulatory agencies, and road maintenance entities could be held accountable for a victim’s damages.
Discuss Your Case with our Long Island Truck Accident Lawyers
Following a truck accident case, you need a legal team that understands your circumstances and can take on trucking companies and their powerful legal representation and their insurance companies. The Odierno Law Firm, P.C. has the experience and tenacity needed to get you the compensation you deserve following a truck accident.
Call the Long Island personal injury lawyers from our firm and begin your case with aggressive and compassionate counsel!