What we handle
Crashes with tractor-trailers, box trucks, dump trucks and delivery vans cause some of the most serious injuries on New York roads. Trucking companies and their insurers send investigators to the scene quickly. You need someone working just as fast on your side.
Evan Goldberg represents people hurt in truck crashes on the Thruway (I-87/I-287), the Palisades Interstate Parkway, Route 59, Route 17, the Mario Cuomo Bridge and across New York City. Call (845) 545-0448 for a free consultation.
Why truck accident cases are different
Truck cases often involve several companies and several insurance policies, along with federal safety rules. Possible defendants include:
- The driver
- The motor carrier that employed or contracted the driver
- The owner of the truck or trailer
- The company that loaded the cargo
- The maintenance shop
- The manufacturer of a defective part
Commercial carriers must follow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules on driver hours, rest breaks, drug and alcohol testing, inspections and maintenance. A violation can be strong evidence of negligence.
Evidence we move to preserve
Key evidence can disappear in weeks. Early in the case we send preservation demands for:
- Electronic logging device (ELD) and hours-of-service records
- Engine control module ("black box") data on speed and braking
- GPS, dispatch and cell phone records
- Driver qualification, training and drug test files
- Inspection and maintenance records
- Dashcam and surveillance video
Common causes of truck crashes
Driver fatigue, speeding, distracted driving, improper or overloaded cargo, brake and tire failures from poor maintenance, unsafe lane changes and wide turns, running red lights and stop signs, and drivers without proper training.
Compensation after a truck accident
Truck crashes often cause brain and spinal cord injuries, multiple fractures, amputations and death. You may recover medical bills, lost income, future care, and pain and suffering. Commercial trucks usually carry much larger insurance policies than passenger cars, so a full and accurate valuation of your losses matters.
Our representation also includes car accidents, pedestrian accidents and wrongful death claims throughout Rockland County, Westchester County and Orange County.
Serving clients across Rockland County — see our Rockland County personal injury lawyer page.
FAQ
Generally three years from the crash, and two years from the date of death in a wrongful death case. Evidence is lost much sooner, so contact us right away.
Usually the trucking company's commercial insurer. Other companies, such as a cargo loader or maintenance shop, may also share responsibility.
Not before speaking with a lawyer. Statements you give early can be used to reduce your claim.
Talk to Evan about your case.
Free, confidential consultation. Home and hospital visits available.
More practice areas
Other cases we handle
Workplace Accidents
Workplace injuries in Spring Valley, Rockland County, and New York City — protecting injured workers' rights.
Car & Motor Vehicle Accidents
Auto, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, and rideshare collisions.
Construction Accidents
NY Labor Law §240 and §241 scaffold, ladder, and site-injury claims.
Undocumented Worker Injuries
Immigration status does not matter. Undocumented workers have the same right to full compensation under New York Labor Law.
Slip, Trip & Fall
Snow and ice, broken stairs, defective sidewalks, and wet floors.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Bedsores, falls, malnutrition, medication errors, physical and emotional abuse.