Truck accidents are serious. Because of the heavy weight of commercial trucks, the passengers of the other vehicles involved in the accident may face fatal injuries, some of them even life threatening. According to the Federal Department of Transportation, trucks contribute to 3% of vehicle traffic in the USA, but are responsible for 25% of vehicle related deaths. Each year nearly 5,000 deaths are reported in truck accidents in the USA.
Causes of Truck Accidents
- Reckless driving
- Speeding
- Driving under the influence
- Driver fatigue
- Poorly maintained vehicles
- Mechanical failure
- Overweight trucks
- Improperly secured cargo
- Safety and regulatory violations
If you were involved in a truck accident and suffered catastrophic injuries, you may be at financial risk with medical bills piling up, lost wages, reduced earning capacity and future treatment costs. In such a situation, it is very challenging to deal with a trucking company’s insurance agent. Therefore, hire an aggressive truck accident attorney to ensure that your rights are protected and you receive compensation.
How a truck accident attorney can help
Evaluates the claim- A truck accident lawyer evaluates your claim to determine if you really have a claim and advises you on how to proceed with it.
Investigation– A truck accident lawyer thoroughly investigates the accident to determine the actual cause of the accident and identify the negligent party.
Collects evidence- He examines the accident area, interviews all witnesses and gathers strong evidence to support your case.
Deals with insurance companies- Most of the insurance companies try to pay you as little as possible. A vehicle accident lawyer is experienced in dealing with the insurance companies, stands by you and fights aggressively to pursue your rightful compensation.
Provides you peace of mind-A truck accident attorney handles all court trials effectively and gives you peace of mind and time to concentrate on recovery.
Truck accident attorneys in Bronx NY
If you or your family member has been injured in a truck accident in NY, then contact the expert Bronx vehicle accident attorney Mr. Fatos Dervishi as soon as possible. Call at (917) 300-0797/ (718) 619-4525 / 212-235-1447 to schedule a consultation with Mr. Dervishi.The Dervishi Law Group was able to negotiate a 4 million dollar settlement for a union construction worker
The legal team of Morgan Levine Dolan, P.C. and Fatos Dervishi have won a $4 million settlement from an insurance company for a union construction worker. The worker had suffered serious injuries to his foot, ankle, and knee. It was determined that the construction worker needed surgery and would not be able to return to construction work. The legal team pushed the insurance company right up to the trial deadline, at which point the insurance company relented and agreed to the settlement. Luckily the construction worker hired the right legal team to represent him. This gave him peace of mind to be able to provide for his wife and 14 month old son for the rest of their lives.If you have been injured in an accident make sure you have a winning lawyer on your side.
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