If one of these trucks hits your vehicle, you may suffer physical and financial injuries. Our Long Beach, NY, truck accident lawyers can help you get cash compensation to pay for your medical care and other damages.
Uncovering the Cause of Your Concrete Truck Accident
One step to winning your case is proving that the concrete truck driver, their employer, or the truck manufacturer committed negligence. We must uncover the cause of the truck accident to do this. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration cites the following causes for concrete truck accidents:
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Faulty tires
- Intoxication
- Driver distraction or inattention
- Driver impairment or fatigue
If you have reason to believe the driver of the concrete truck did any of these, go see a doctor and then contact Morelli Law immediately. Our team will perform an investigation into what happened and uncover the cause of your concrete truck accident.
Based on our investigation and the evidence collected by the police and your doctor, we can build a case that proves the concrete truck driver was at fault and that you deserve compensation for what happened to you.
Have You Been Injured In An Accident? Contact Morelli Law
877-751-9800Doesn’t New York Use No-Fault Insurance?
This is correct. In most vehicle accidents, you would turn to your own insurance first to get paid for your damages. However, if your injuries meet New York’s serious injury standards, you can step around the no-fault system and sue the other driver.
Due to the incredible forces created in concrete truck accidents, the odds are good that your injuries will meet this standard. If you’ve had a fracture or any other permanent injury, or lost a family member in a crash, you may be eligible to sue.
To know for sure, contact our Long Beach concrete truck accident lawyers for a free consultation. We will explain your legal options and how to proceed with your claim to get the most compensation out of your accident. A no-fault insurance claim may just be the first of many sources of compensation.
How Much Could My Case Be Worth?
You could be owed a significant amount of compensation after calculating all the medical bills, property damage, and non-economic damages you’re owed. After proving negligence, our lawyers will calculate all the damages you’re owed so you can recover the correct amount of money. You may receive compensation for:
- All health-care expenses related to the accident
- All losses of income caused by the accident, including lost future income
- Property damage
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering
- Disfigurement, scarring, and other non-economic damages.
It takes time to calculate the value of these claims, but our team has the resources and experience to get you a full and accurate value of your claim. It’s likely much more than you think.
Contact our Long Beach Truck Accidents Lawyers today
877-751-9800Evidence to Bring to Your Consultation
To help us know if you have a case and how difficult it will be to win, you can bring evidence to your consultation. Some pieces of evidence that can help us include:
- A copy of the crash report
- Medical records and bills
- Check stubs and tax records
- Vehicle repair bills and estimates
The crash report is one of the most important pieces of evidence, and one should have been made if you’ve suffered injuries. It may not be prepared by the time you’ve spoken with us, but once it is, we will need a copy to proceed with your claim. The crash report will contain:
- The officer’s statement on what happened
- Basic information about the accident
- Any traffic violations or tickets
- Damage codes
- Contact information of the other driver and their employer
- All injuries and fatalities noted by the officer
You can find out if your crash report is ready and order it at this page. If you are recovering in the hospital and cannot access your report, we may be able to do it on your behalf. Even if you have none of the information above, we can still help you with your case.
The Deadline for Filing Your Lawsuit
Under New York law, you have three years from the date of an accident to sue for injuries, and two years from the date in the event of a death. Property damage lawsuits also have a three-year deadline. But why are there deadlines at all?
These laws are called statutes of limitations. They ensure that both plaintiffs and defendants get a fair trial. As time passes, it’s harder to find and preserve evidence in a case. By putting down a deadline, it forces people with a claim to act quickly before the evidence gets lost. It also prevents plaintiffs from using the threat of a lawsuit over a defendant.
A plaintiff that tries to start a lawsuit beyond the statute of limitations will get their case thrown out by the court. So it’s vital to get your case started as soon as possible after your accident so you don’t run into this deadline.
We’re Here to Help
Your fight for compensation after a concrete truck accident may be long and difficult, but you don’t have to face it on your own. Find out how Morelli Law can help you fight for compensation. Call our Long Beach, NY, concrete truck accident lawyers now for a free case evaluation.
You’ll learn your legal options and how we can help you get the most from your claim. Our attorneys will charge you nothing unless you win compensation, so there is no financial risk to you. Without a lawyer, you may get much less than you deserve, so call us now and protect yourself from low settlement offers.
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