New York Truck Accident Lawyers

Large trucks, which are also called tractor trailers, semi trucks or big rigs are enormous vehicles which weigh around 10,000 pounds. Due to their size, these types of trucks can pose a serious threat when they are operated by negligent drivers, and may cause severe harm when they are involved in accidents on the road. The New York truck accident at Wingate, Russoti & Shapiro have years of experience representing clients who have been injured in various types of vehicle accidents, so please contact our office today for a free consultation.

The Federal Department of Transportation reported that in 2005, truck made up only three percent of vehicles in the U.S., and were involved in approximately 12 percent of all fatal auto accidents.

Due to their size, New York truck accidents may result in catastrophic injuries to anyone involved. In fact, a large truck may strike another vehicle with the force of twenty cars.

There are many factors which can result in deadly truck crashes, which include:

• Driver exhaustion
• Operating the vehicle at high speeds
• Driving under the influence of illegal drugs
• Fallen asleep at the wheel
• Defective auto parts
• Improper vehicle maintenance

Many of these causes are preventable, which makes many truck accidents even more devastating. If you have been involved in a truck accident and suffered a serious injury, such as fractured bones, head injury, back and neck injuries, spinal cord injuries you have the right to hold the negligent truck driver liable for the injuries that you sustained.

After a trucking accident you should hire aggressive legal representation immediately to ensure that your legal rights are protected. Do not discuss the accident with anyone, assume any fault, sign any documents, or agree to any settlement. Our New York trucking accident lawyers have the skill and experience to represent clients in the most challenging truck accidents, and recover for them the monetary compensation that they deserve for their injuries.

IF YOU HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN A TRUCK ACCIDENT IN NEW YORK, CALL WINGATE, RUSSOTI & SHAPIRO - NEW YORK TRUCKING ACCIDENT LAWYERS - TODAY FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION OR FILL OUT OUR CONVENIENT AND CONFIDENTIAL ONLINE BIG RIG ACCIDENT CASE EVALUATION FORM.