Long Island and Manhattan Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney
According to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV), there were nearly 1,000 fatal motor vehicle crashes in 2014, and more than 118,000 injury accidents. Motor vehicle accidents destroy too many lives. If you have been seriously injured in an auto or truck accident, you need help. You need dedicated attorneys who are not afraid to stand up to the insurance companies. The New York auto and truck accident attorneys of Panzavecchia & Associates, PLLC are here for you. Our law firm has offices in Long Island and Manhattan and we represent clients throughout the metro area.
Common Causes of Auto and Truck Accidents
Common causes of auto and truck accidents include:
- Distracted driving, including texting and other device use
- Intoxication with alcohol, prescription drugs, or recreational drugs
- Drowsy driving
- Speeding or driving too fast for the conditions
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Following too closely
- Failure to yield
- Unsafe passing
- Failure to signal
- Reckless driving
- Defective vehicle
- Defective roadway
Truck accidents can be caused by any of the above. Other common causes and contributing factors include:
- Unrealistic schedules imposed on truck drivers
- Truck driver fatigue
- Inexperienced or undertrained truck driver
- Improper loading
- Inadequately secured load
- Overweight truck
- Inadequately maintained truck
- Negligence of other drivers who may or may not be directly involved in the crash
Investigation
Thorough investigation is crucial in any motor vehicle accident case. You cannot rely on the insurance companies or law enforcement to properly investigate your accident. Our auto and truck accident lawyers will thoroughly investigate to uncover all of the underlying causes of your accident and who can be held responsible so that you can recover maximum compensation for your injuries.
Trucking Accident Responsibility
Determining liability in accidents involving large commercial trucks is far more complex than in regular car accident claims. One or more of the following may be held responsible:
- Trucking company (common carrier)
- Truck driver
- Freight shipper
- Freight broker
- Third party logistics provider (3PL)
- Manufacturer of defective truck, parts, or equipment
- Seller of defective truck, parts, or equipment
- Truck rental or leasing company
- Third party contracted to perform truck repairs or maintenance
- Another driver whose behavior caused the accident
- Government entity responsible for design, construction and/or maintenance of defective roadway
- Weigh station or personnel
If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in an auto or truck accident in Long Island, Queens or Manhattan, you need help. Please call the New York motor vehicle accident attorneys of Panzavecchia & Associates, PLLC at 888-LAW-2204 or email us right away.