It is not uncommon to hear of or see a truck accident between a car, bicyclist, or pedestrian in New York.
These larger vehicles take up a lot of space on our highways and roadways due to the high traffic congestion in New York State.
Because of this, these particular motor accidents can cause a significant amount of damage, worse than accidents involving smaller vehicles.
Truck and tractor-trailer accidents occur for a plethora of reasons, including:
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Improper Lane Changes
- Failing to Signal
- Driver Fatigue
- Improper Merging
- Improper Passing
- Worn Tires
- Worn Brakes
- Driver Inattentiveness
- Defective Safety Equipment, etc.
In the year 2018, there were a total of 20,549 accidents involving large trucks, according to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles.
Whatever the cause, you need an attorney to properly represent you and your needs. Our New York truck accident attorneys have secured millions in compensation for truck accident injury victims throughout New York.