Get Legal Guidance From Experienced Brooklyn Truck Accident Attorneys
Commercial truck accidents in Brooklyn and New York City can cause devastating injuries due to the massive size and weight of these vehicles. When 18-wheelers, box trucks, utility vehicles, garbage trucks, construction trucks, tow trucks and cargo trucks collide with passenger vehicles, the results are often catastrophic and life-changing for victims and their families.
We have won millions of dollars for clients who have been in motor vehicle accidents since 1996. Our attorneys are aggressive advocates who help victims pursue compensation for injuries sustained in truck collisions throughout Brooklyn and the greater New York City area.
What Causes Truck Accidents In Brooklyn?
Commercial truck accidents occur for various reasons, including:
- Driver fatigue: Overworked, tired drivers who exceed federal hours-of-service regulations
- Inexperience: New, inexperienced drivers who lack proper training for operating large commercial vehicles
- Driver distraction: Distracted truck drivers using cellphones, GPS devices or eating while driving
- Reckless behavior: Speeding drivers who fail to adjust for weather conditions or traffic patterns
- Overloaded vehicles: Trucks carrying excessive cargo weight that affects braking and handling capabilities
- Poor maintenance: Poorly maintained trucks with defective brakes, worn tires or mechanical failures
- Impaired driving: Drivers operating under the influence of alcohol, drugs or prescription medications
- Traffic violations: Parking improperly, making illegal turns or failing to check blind spots before changing lanes
These preventable factors contribute to thousands of serious truck accidents each year in Brooklyn and surrounding areas.
What Should You Do After A Truck Accident?
Taking immediate action following a truck accident can protect your legal rights and strengthen your potential compensation claim.
Essential steps include:
- Gathering information about the driver, trucking company, cargo type and truck specifications
- Taking photographs and video of all vehicles, damage, and the accident scene
- Collecting witness contact information and testimony about what they observed
- Requesting a police response and filing an official accident report
- Seeking immediate medical evaluation regardless of how minor injuries may appear
- Contacting an attorney before speaking with insurance companies to protect your claim value
These actions help preserve crucial evidence and protect your rights during the claims process.
Contact Our Brooklyn Truck Accident Attorneys
At Lozner & Mastropietro in Brooklyn, our lawyers are dedicated to helping truck accident victims recover full compensation for their losses. We take all cases on a contingency fee basis. Call 917-920-9431 or use our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.
