Truck accidents involving an eighteen wheeler (18- wheeler,) semi-truck, tractor-trailer, delivery truck or any other large commercial vehicle can cause severe damages. Under New York law, it may be possible to recover compensation where the truck driver was negligent. Some of the factors that are considered include the driver’s fatigue, improper lighting, poorly maintained roads, defective equipment, failure to comply with safety requirements and many other factors.

The most common type of truck accident injury includes broken bones, brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations and wrongful death. Since there are heavy regulations imposed on the trucking industry, there are more complex issues when there is a truck accident than a standard motor vehicle case. An “18 Wheeler” must be registered with a State and the Federal Government and meet certain safety and maintenance requirements. A lawsuit will discover these failures, if any, and will lead to a faster settlement form the Insurance Company for the Truck when it can be shown that the Owner failed to comply with safety laws. Also, there are time limits for drivers, and their logs are also investigated.

Contacting a legal professional is the important first step in starting the process of establishing medical coverage to pay for the hospital, doctors and therapy and to collect compensation for injuries or damages based on the specific facts and circumstances of your accident.

If you have any further questions or need additional information regarding a rear end automobile accident, please contact: Barton Slavin, Esq. of Slavin & Slavin, Esqs. at (212) 233-1010 or send an email – barton@nycattorneys.com. Consultations are free.

Barton Slavin

With over thirty three (33) years as a practicing attorney Barton L. Slavin, Esq. leads a staff and network of experienced attorneys that meets both corporate and personal legal needs.

Contact Barton Slavin, Esq. of Slavin & Slavin, Esqs. at (212) 233 -1010 or send an email to barton@nycattorneys.com. Consultations are free.

We work hard to make sure that all of your concerns are properly addressed and that your matter is resolved in a timely manner. Slavin & Slavin Attorneys at Law

What makes Barton L. Slavin different from other attorneys is that he has an in-depth knowledge of the medicine and an understanding of effective communication methods to present a case to the jury in the Courtroom or the Mediator in a settlement meeting.

Your case will be prepared with the guidance and advice of Hon. Joseph Slavin, who as a Trial Judge for 20 years presided over approximately 1,000 Jury Trials (Medical Malpractice, Tort, Felony Criminal Cases including Homicide and Drug Cases).

Barton L. Slavin received an AV Rating of Very High / Pre-eminent Martindale Hubbell Lawyer Rating. This is the highest ranking, which signifies that the lawyer has reached the heights of professional excellence.