Truck Accidents

People tend to think of car crashes as black-and-white issues. Someone makes a certain mistake, and that leads to a particular outcome. While that is often true, it is not a universal truth. Sometimes, the worst crashes are the result of situations that the drivers...

If you’re from Manhattan, you undoubtedly know a tourist when you see one. They tend to look very out of place, they stare at the skyscrapers and they may be consulting the GPS on their phone, even if they’re just walking, confused about where they are or where they...

The last thing anyone wants is to be involved in a crash with a large truck, but those types of crashes are common. When a smaller passenger vehicle is struck by a large truck, the people inside are more likely to be badly hurt or killed. Many people struggle with...

Whether traveling to visit family, driving to and from work or simply setting off on an adventure, interstates and highways are commonly-traveled roads in New York. However, just because they are frequently used does not mean that interstates are inherently safe. Most...

Some drivers behave as if laws don't apply to them. The result is that, not only is it unsafe to share the road with them, but their carelessness is the cause of many car and truck accidents. When New York truck drivers fail to consider other people on the road, those...

Garbage trucks are necessary for collecting trash and keeping neighborhoods clean. Unfortunately, these monstrous vehicles can also contribute to accidents. Due to the sheer size and weight of trash trucks, they can cause serious injuries when they hit passenger cars,...

For some who move to New York from other states, the pace of the city is exhilarating, and they find the rush and noise of the traffic part of the attraction. However, when that rush leads to serious injuries, the excitement of city living may wear off quickly,...

For many, having a cell phone in their hands is almost second-nature. In fact, some may pride themselves on being able to multitask, handling important responsibilities while tending to matters on their mobile devices. Unfortunately, if one of those important tasks is...

Truckers, with the enormous size and weight of their rigs, have a grave responsibility to use every safety precaution necessary. Even in ideal conditions, sharing the road with a tractor-trailer can be hazardous. Truck accidents often result in devastating losses and...

Accidents in New York involving tractor-trailers, garbage trucks or other heavy vehicles can have disastrous consequences. Due to the significant weight and size of these vehicles, drivers and pedestrians involved in a collision are likely to get debilitating injuries...