Dedicated Representation for Truck Accident Victims in Staten Island
Every year in the United States, over 130,000 injuries and 5,000 fatalities occur in accidents with large trucks. Trucks over 10,000 pounds cause 25% of fatal car accidents despite being only 3% of registered vehicles. They can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds and have the impact force of 20 cars. 35% of injuries from these accidents are catastrophic.
At Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, our strength lies in advocating for individuals in Staten Island who have suffered from truck accident injuries. Our attorneys are highly respected for exceptional work. We’ve been acknowledged by Super Lawyers magazine and hold an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Our service was highlighted in the Best Lawyers directory, and we’re members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. With over 50 years of experience, our attorneys have won hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients.
For a free consultation, reach out to us at (212) 986-7353 today.
Truck Accident Causes
Truck accidents can happen for many reasons, which often involve a combination of factors. Some frequent causes of truck accidents are:
- Aggressive Driving: Aggressive driving, such as sudden braking or road rage
- Distracted Driving: Using mobile phones, eating, adjusting the radio, or performing other tasks while driving
- Driver Fatigue: Long hours and busy schedules leading to impaired reaction time and judgment
- Impaired Driving: Operating a truck while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or certain medications
- Improper Loading: Improperly loaded cargo may shift while in transit, disrupting the balance and stability of the truck
- Poor Vehicle Maintenance: Neglecting regular maintenance and inspections can lead to mechanical failures, such as brake failures or tire blowouts
- Roadway Defects: Poor road conditions like potholes, uneven surfaces, or inadequate signage
- Speeding: Speeding truck drivers have a higher risk of accidents due to reduced stopping and maneuvering ability
- Tailgating: Driving too close to other vehicles decreases a truck driver’s ability to react quickly, raising the possibility of a rear-end crash
- Unsafe Lane Changes: Changing lanes without signaling, checking blind spots, or accurately assessing the speed of other vehicles
- Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions like rain, snow, ice, or fog can reduce visibility and road traction
Accidents involving trucks can occur due to varying reasons, such as negligence from truck drivers and other drivers, trucking companies, cargo loaders, manufacturers, maintenance providers, road infrastructure authorities, and government agencies. Truck accidents may also be caused by severe weather and environmental conditions. A comprehensive investigation is crucial for identifying the precise cause and any responsible parties.
What Are Some Common Truck Accident Injuries?
Truck accidents can result in serious injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Bone fractures
- Internal injuries
- Limb loss
- Severe burns
- Spinal injuries
- Facial and disfigurement injuries
- Emotional trauma
It is possible to receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, disability and impairment, emotional distress, loss of consortium, and punitive damages. It is critical to consult a knowledgeable truck accident lawyer in Staten Island who can assist with navigating the legal process.
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Your Advocates for Justice in Staten Island
If you find yourself dealing with the consequences of a truck accident, it is important to have an experienced truck accident with your best interest in mind. Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP is committed to fighting for the compensation you rightfully deserve. You can trust us to be your dedicated advocates.
Our Staten Island personal injury attorneys will meticulously prepare your case, scrutinizing every fact and studying relevant laws. We will collaborate with medical experts and witnesses to construct the strongest case on your behalf.
To schedule a complimentary consultation, call us at (212) 986-7353 today.
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Our Truck Accident Case Results
$6.5 Million - Man Hit by Truck in Queens
WRSMH attorneys Bryce Moses and Ashley Jacoby obtained a large verdict for a man who was struck by a truck in Queens.
Bryce Moses, Ashley Jacoby
$3.5 Million - Young Woman Run Over By Garbage Truck
Bryce Moses represented a young woman who was run over by a garbage truck in Brooklyn that shattered her ankle in three places.
Bryce Moses
$3.3 Million - NY Truck Accident Case
The plaintiff asserted that the injuries suffered in the collision with the truck will permanently prevent her from working.
Kenneth Halperin, Philip Russotti
$3 Million - New York Truck Accident
Cliff Shapiro and another WRSMH attorney were able to settle a truck accident case for the amount of $3,000,000 on behalf of a 45 year old delivery man from Queens.
Clifford Shapiro
$2.9 Million - Vehicle Hit by Truck
Victor Goldblum successfully represented a client who underwent three surgeries as the result of injuries sustained in a truck collision.
Victor Goldblum
$2 Million - Client Rear-ended by a Tractor Trailer While Stopped at a Traffic Light
Plaintiff sustained multiple injuries when he was rear-ended by a tractor trailer while he was stopped at a traffic light.
Ashley Jacoby
$2 Million - Rockland County Woman Rear-ended by a Semi-tractor Trailer
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP obtained $2 million for a client who was injured after being rear-ended by a semi-tractor trailer.
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$2 Million - Flatbed Tractor Trailer Backed Into Minibus
Cliff Shapiro obtained a recovery for a 32-year-old male who was in the course of his employment with Access-A-Ride when his vehicle was struck by a flatbed tractor trailer.
Clifford Shapiro
$1.8 Million - Two Clients Struck by Garbage Truck
WRSMH attorneys obtained a $1,800,000 settlement a year before trial for two plaintiffs who were injured after they were struck by a garbage truck.
Clifford Shapiro, Noah Katz
$1.5 Million - Bronx Woman Injured in Truck Collision
WRSMH attorneys Clifford Shapiro, Robert Bellinson, and another WRSMH attorney were able to obtain a settlement in the amount of $1,500,000 on behalf of a fifty-one year old librarian from Bronx County.
Clifford Shapiro, Robert Bellinson
$1.5 Million - New York City Department of Sanitation Truck Accident
This motor vehicle accident involved a 43 year old woman who was rear-ended by a New York City Department of Sanitation truck.
Michael Fitzpatrick, Clifford Shapiro
$1.5 Million - Rear-Ended by a Truck at Red Light
Our client, was stopped at red light when she was rear-ended by a truck. Victor Goldblum was able to obtain $1,500,000 for our client, who required surgery as a result of the crash.
Victor Goldblum
$1.5 Million - Back Seat Passenger Underwent Lumbar Fusion
The plaintiff, a 29 year old male, was injured when he was a back seat passenger of a car that was sideswiped by a commercial truck which caused the car to be pushed off of the road into a tree.
Michael Fitzpatrick
$1.41 Million - Queens Box Truck Rollover Leaves Occupant Injured
The plaintiff, an occupant of a truck, was injured in a single vehicle accident and required surgeries to the neck and back.
Ashley Jacoby
$1.35 Million - Rear-End Truck Accident Causing Injuries
Plaintiff sustained injuries to his knee and spine after his vehicle was rear-ended by a truck.
Ryan Lawlor
$1.3 Million - Parked Car Sideswiped by Commercial Truck
Our client in this case was a 37-year old man who was injured when his parked school bus was sideswiped by the defendants' commercial truck.
Kenneth Halperin,
$1.3 Million - Crash with Fire Department Truck
Philip Russotti and Brielle C. Goldfaden obtained a $1.3 million settlement after jury selection on a trial against the City of New York, the New York City Fire Department and an FDNY employee.
Philip Russotti, Brielle Goldfaden,William Hepner
$1.150 Million - Garbage Truck Accident Case
Bryce Moses and another WRSMH attorney were able to obtain a settlement in the amount of $1,150,000 on behalf of our client, a 35-year-old man from Kings County.
Bryce Moses,
$1.1 Million - Struck by Garbage Truck Which Attempted Right Turn from Left Lane
Kenneth J. Halperin obtained a $1,100,000 settlement for a man who was operating his livery cab when he was struck by a garbage truck that attempted to make a right turn from the left lane and broadsided his vehicle.
Kenneth Halperin
$950,000 - Man Rear-Ended by Tailgating Truck
WRSMH successfully represented a client who suffered multiple injuries after being rear-ended by a truck that was tailgating.
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