Truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries due to the sheer size and weight of commercial vehicles. These cases are more complex than typical car accidents because they can involve federal trucking regulations, multiple liable parties (driver, trucking company, maintenance provider), and extensive corporate legal teams. Janusas Law has the resources to thoroughly investigate your case and hold all responsible parties accountable.
Common Injuries
- Catastrophic spinal injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Crush injuries and amputations
- Severe burns
- Multiple broken bones
- Wrongful death
What to Do After an Accident
- 1Seek emergency medical treatment immediately
- 2Preserve all evidence from the scene
- 3Do not speak with the trucking company's insurance
- 4Request a copy of the police report
- 5Contact an experienced truck accident attorney right away
Why Choose Janusas Law for Your Truck Accidents Case
Knowledge of FMCSA regulations and trucking industry standards
Ability to identify all liable parties
Resources to handle complex multi-party litigation
Aggressive negotiation and trial capabilities
Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Accidents
Get answers to common questions about truck accidents cases in New York.
Multiple parties may be liable, including the truck driver, the trucking company (through vicarious liability), the cargo loading company, the vehicle or parts manufacturer, and maintenance companies. An experienced attorney will investigate all potential defendants to maximize your recovery.
Critical evidence includes electronic logging device (ELD) data, the truck's black box data, driver logs and records, inspection reports, cargo manifests, dashcam footage, and the trucking company's safety records. This evidence can be destroyed quickly, so it is important to contact an attorney immediately.
Truck accidents involve federal FMCSA regulations, multiple potentially liable parties, larger insurance policies (often $1 million or more), more severe injuries, and more complex litigation. Trucking companies often deploy rapid response teams to the scene, making it critical to have an attorney working quickly on your behalf.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) enforces hours of service rules, weight and size limits, mandatory drug and alcohol testing, vehicle maintenance requirements, and driver qualification standards. Violations of these regulations can be powerful evidence of negligence.
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