A delivery truck crashed head-on into a New York bridge abutment, rolling to its side and causing extensive damage. Both the truck driver and passenger were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident by emergency medical personnel. Police officers closed all eastbound Lanes at New Hyde Park Road, and investigators have asked for witnesses to the truck accident to contact them. The fatal truck accidents demonstrate the potential for truck accidents to cause fatalities.
Investigating a Truck Accident Injury or Death
Investigators, in this case, are not sure why the truck collided with the bridge abutment. The driver may have been intoxicated, speeding, or distracted. Perhaps another car was involved that caused the truck driver to swerve unexpectedly to avoid an accident. If you or your loved one have been involved in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation. However, you will need to investigate your case to determine who was at fault.
Relying on the police report is not enough to prove liability in most cases. Instead, you will need to access witness statements and any video footage showing which driver caused the accident. At Pulvers Thompson, We have an extensive network of professionals who help investigate our clients’ truck accidents. We can request the help of an accident reconstruction specialist who will use skid marks, video footage, and the damage done to the vehicles involved to determine how the accident occurred.
Bringing a Third-Party Negligence Claim After a New York Truck Accident
When a truck accident involves a commercial truck driver, the truck driver’s employer could be liable for the injuries caused by the truck accident. Commercial drivers are subject to many state-level and federal regulations. For example, they must take a specific amount of time off to rest after every shift. Truck drivers must also undergo drug testing and receive mandatory medical examinations.
In some cases, commercial trucking companies will fail to run a background test or fail to ensure that their driver has the required commercial driving license before hiring them. When employers fail to enforce these regulations and their employees cause a devastating, fatal accident, the victim’s surviving family members have a right to sue the trucking company for damages. Commercial trucking companies should carry a commercial auto insurance policy. Commercial policies typically have higher limits than the driver’s personal insurance policy, providing victims with a more significant opportunity to recover all of the damages they deserve for their lost income, medical bills, pain and suffering, and more.
Contact an NYC Truck Accident Lawyer Today
Have you or your loved one become seriously injured in a New York City truck accident? If so, the experienced truck accident lawyers at Pulvers Thompson are here to help. We offer potential clients a free initial consultation to discuss their cases with us and learn how we can advocate for them to obtain the compensation they deserve. Contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation.
