If you or a family member were injured in a truck accident, or if a family member lost their life in a truck accident, a lawyer might be able to help you to pursue compensation via an insurance claim or lawsuit.
Depending on whose negligence caused your accident, the liable party may be the
the truck’s driver, the company that employs them, the company that built the truck, or another negligent party.
Truck accidents can cause serious physical, psychological, and financial damages. If you or your lawyer can prove the negligence of the liable party, you may be able to recover compensation for your accident-related damages. In a personal injury case, the recoverable damages may include:
Tragically, truck accidents can be fatal. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 4,862 large trucks were involved in fatal accidents in 2018. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that, in all fatal accidents involving large trucks in 2018, 82% of the deaths occurred to passenger vehicle occupants, motorcyclists, bicyclists, or pedestrians.
If your loved one passed away in a truck accident, you may be able to recover wrongful death damages such as pre-death medical care, burial and funeral costs, and more.
The FAQs on truck accidents listed here may answer your questions about your legal options, what to do after a truck accident, building a case, and more.
Morelli Law Firm represents truck accident victims and their families in New York City, on Long Island, and in New York State up to Albany. When you work with a lawyer from our firm, you can focus on healing while we pursue compensation on your behalf.
For a free, no-obligation consultation on your case with a member of our truck accident team, call Morelli Law Firm at (212) 751-9800.
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If you’ve been injured or a loved one has been killed, you have rights under the law, and this includes the right to file a claim for compensation. A personal injury lawyer will communicate directly with the at-fault party’s insurers and negotiate a settlement that can get you back on track. Tell us about your situation so we can get started fighting for you.
