18-Wheeler Truck Accident Lawyers · New York Injury Law Firm
To ensure their safety, 18-wheelers and other large trucks must be adequately maintained and operated by trained, competent drivers. When truck drivers and trucking companies are negligent in the operation and maintenance of 18-wheelers, the results can be fatal.
If you or someone close to you has been injured in an 18-wheeler accident, the attorneys at the Finz firm are here to advocate for you. The Finz firm lawyers have extensive experience handling New York truck accident lawsuits involving catastrophic injury and wrongful death.
How has the Finz firm helped victims of truck accidents? Stuart L. Finz, the senior trial lawyer and CEO, has obtained the largest recorded truck accident settlement for an individual personal injury plaintiff in New York. The record settlement for the individual plaintiff was in the sum of $21 million.
To discuss your auto accident case, call the Finz firm now toll free at (855) TOP-FIRM or simply fill out the free case evaluation form.
The Causes of Truck Accidents
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is responsible for issuing and enforcing safety regulations for the operation of 18-wheelers (semi trucks, big rigs) and other commercial trucks. The regulations set forth by the FMCSA cover nearly all aspects of the maintenance and operation of trucks.
When handling an 18-wheeler accident case, the Finz firm lawyers search for evidence that the driver or trucking company was in violation of trucking regulations. Trucking violations include:
- Driving without taking adequate rest breaks (driver fatigue)
- Driving with an overloaded or unsecured load
- Improper truck maintenance
- Drug and alcohol abuse
- Falsifying trucking logs
Truck Accident Injuries
Because of the speed and mass of semi trucks, the injuries sustained in truck accidents are often catastrophic and even fatal. As experienced personal injury lawyers, the Finz firm attorneys are adept at assessing the full extent of damage an injury has caused. They will apply their skill and experience in truck accident law to help you pursue full and fair compensation for the losses you have suffered.
Contact a New York Truck Injury Law Firm
If you, a family member or a friend has suffered a serious injury in an 18-wheeler accident, contact the Finz firm now toll free at ( 855) TOP-FIRM or simply fill out the free case evaluation form.
