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Truck Accidents Attorney In Yonkers & Manhattan

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Many people who are injured by a large truck during an accident are unclear as to what their next step will be. Set up an appointment with one of our 18-wheeler accident lawyers to get the best chance of receiving compensation for a variety of injuries and property damages that may occur.


Sayegh & Sayegh, P.C. is dedicated to providing Yonkers, NY, with the comprehensive legal services they need in order to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.


Contact us today for help getting payment after you’ve been involved in a truck accident.

Contact Sayegh & Sayegh, P.C. to schedule a consultation with a lawyer today. 914-968-5800

When Should You Consult Yonkers and Dutchess County Truck Accident Lawyers?

Injuries from accidents involving large trucks, including tractor-trailers, semis, and 18-wheelers, tend to be more serious and more common than in any other vehicular accident. Due to the size of the vehicles involved and the weight of their cargo, it should come as no surprise that extensive property damage, multi-vehicle crashes, and fatalities also occur at a higher rate when trucks are involved.


The sheer number of factors that could be at play in a trucking accident are a sign that you should consider your legal options any time you end up in a crash with a semi or other truck. Enlisting the guidance of a supportive attorney with experience representing victims of truck accidents is essential, especially when you’ve been injured.

What causes tractor-trailer accidents in New York?

All truck accidents that lead to personal injuries involve negligence on some level. The same type of behavior that would constitute negligence in other traffic accidents is also considered negligence in a truck crash. But beyond that, truck drivers are held to higher standards than other motorists; they are required to complete many hours of training and carry a special commercial driver’s license (CDL).


Truckers also must follow strict guidelines concerning cargo loading and securing, vehicle maintenance, safety checks and stopping for rest. They understand that failing to do so could lead to serious accidents and cause severe damage and injuries. Additionally, many truck accidents result from equipment failure or other factors, despite proper action by the driver him or herself.


Consider the following common driver-related causes of trucking accidents, as well as instances of negligence by external parties:


  • Fatigued driving, especially without the proper breaks taken (and sometimes due to pressure from a trucker’s employer)
  • Distracted driving
  • Reckless or aggressive driving
  • Speeding or disobeying other traffic laws
  • Driving while impaired (DWI) by or under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other substances
  • Inadequate upkeep of vehicle fleet by a trucking company
  • Improperly loaded or secured cargo
  • Defective or improperly installed vehicle parts
  • Road hazards


Filing a claim for compensation after a NY trucking accident

Regardless of the type of truck accident you endure, it is impossible to comprehend its full cause without a proper investigation into its circumstances. When you decide to file a claim after being injured, key phases in the legal process, deal with gathering and analyzing the extensive evidence that exists.


Your attorney will understand how to interpret the evidence in order to help you obtain the following damages to which you are entitled:


  • Medical costs, to-date and future estimated
  • Payment of lost wages
  • Emotional damages; pain and suffering
  • Property repair or replacement


Consult a skilled personal injury lawyer when you’ve been hurt in a truck accident in Yonkers, NY

With over 85 years of combined experience, the attorneys of Sayegh & Sayegh, P.C. thoroughly comprehend the unique issues you face as a truck accident injury victim, and we are committed to helping you obtain rightful compensation. To learn more about our services, contact our firm online or call 914-968-5800 to schedule a free consultation.

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