If you were injured in a truck accident caused by a negligent truck driver, you deserve compensation for your losses and injuries from the at-fault party.
A Hempstead personal injury lawyer at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. will investigate your case and seek justice on your behalf.
- Truck Accidents Have Many Causes, and We Have Seen Them All
- We Investigate to Determine Fault and Liability for Your Truck Accident Case
- Proving Fault for Your Hempstead Truck Accident
- We Find the Evidence to Support Each Fact in the “Duty of Care” Test
- Several Parties Might Prove to Be the Cause of Your Hempstead Truck Accident
- We Will Identify Recoverable Damages in Your Truck Accident
- We Will Substantiate Your Damages Claim with Hard Evidence
- Compassionate, Complete Legal Services for Your Hempstead Truck Accident
- New York’s Statute of Limitations
- Call Friedman & Simon, L.L.P.’s Hempstead Truck Accident Lawyers Today
Truck Accidents Have Many Causes, and We Have Seen Them All
As is plain to see, there are a huge number of trucks driving the streets of Long Island. With so many of these vehicles sharing the road with automobiles, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians, accidents are bound to happen. Numerous potential factors typically cause or contribute to these accidents:
- Aggressive driving
- Driver impairment
- Violation of transportation laws
- Improper equipment repairs
- Excessive speed
- Overloaded trailer
- Driver distraction
- Insufficient driver training
- Improperly loaded trailer
- Driver fatigue
The Hempstead truck accident lawyers at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., accept all types of truck accident cases. We handle truck accident cases involving cars, bicycles, motorcycles, pedestrians, and more.
For a free legal consultation with a Truck Accident lawyer serving Hempstead, call 516-932-0400
We Investigate to Determine Fault and Liability for Your Truck Accident Case
Some of the above incidents indicate that a truck driver (or the company that employs the driver) was not obeying transportation laws or following safety standards.
The duty of servicing and maintaining equipment, driving safely, and training truck drivers falls on the drivers and the enterprises that employ them. If either party fails in this duty, and you are injured, that party is legally at fault and liable for any damages that stem from your injury.
The Hempstead truck accident lawyers at Friedman & Simon L.L.P. know where to look for signs of fault and liability. We will search and find whoever caused your truck accident, then we will fight to have that person or entity compensate you for your injuries.
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Proving Fault for Your Hempstead Truck Accident
To prove fault and liability in a truck accident, your lawyer will establish the following:
- Someone had a “duty of care” to protect you from injury: In legal terms, this means that the individual or entity responsible for the accident owed you a reasonable duty of care, such as following traffic laws to prevent harm to others on the road.
- That person neglected this duty of care: This indicates that the responsible party failed to uphold their duty of care, either through reckless driving, violating traffic regulations, or engaging in behavior that put others at risk.
- This person’s negligence caused your accident and injuries: It must be demonstrated that the negligent actions of the responsible party directly led to the occurrence of the accident and subsequently caused your injuries. This connection between their actions and your harm is crucial for proving fault.
- You suffered damages because of your injuries: Damages refer to the losses or harm you experienced due to the accident, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related costs. Establishing the extent of your damages is essential for calculating compensation.
Building the strongest case possible for you requires that we support the above claims with evidence. We are dedicated to doing just that, so that we can make the very most persuasive arguments, to the at-fault party’s insurer or if necessary, to a judge and jury, on your behalf.
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We Find the Evidence to Support Each Fact in the “Duty of Care” Test
Your case rests squarely on evidence; finding that evidence can present a challenge. The legal team at Friedman & Simon L.L.P. knows where to dig to uncover the facts you need for a winning case, and we have the tools we need to dig deep.
Some of the evidence we use to build your case includes:
- Onboard vehicle data
- Witness statements
- Driver logs
- Police accident reports
- Inspection reports
- Photographic and video evidence
- Maintenance records
- Testimony from medical and vocational experts
- Accident reconstruction specialists
Gathering this information on your own is challenging at best. But with a lawyer from our firm who is experienced working truck accident cases in Hempstead, you don’t have to worry about any of the legal aspects of your case. Your lawyer will do all the work so you can focus on healing from your injuries.
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Several Parties Might Prove to Be the Cause of Your Hempstead Truck Accident
In our experience, any of the following parties might be at fault for your accident:
- Truck driver: The truck driver may be at fault if they were negligent in their driving behavior, such as speeding, distracted driving, driving while fatigued, or violating traffic laws.
- Trucking company: Under the legal principle of vicarious liability, the trucking company can be held liable for the actions of its drivers. Additionally, if the company failed to properly train, supervise, or monitor its drivers or if it pressured drivers to violate regulations for delivery schedules, it may share responsibility for the accident.
- Truck manufacturer: If a defect in the truck’s design or manufacturing contributed to the accident, the manufacturer may be liable. This could include issues with brakes, tires, steering systems, or other components that fail under normal use conditions.
- Service/maintenance provider: If a third-party service or maintenance provider failed to repair or maintain the truck properly, leading to mechanical issues or malfunctions that caused the accident, they may be held accountable for their negligence.
Identifying recoverable damages is the next crucial step in pursuing your claim. By thoroughly assessing your losses and the parties responsible for your accident, we can build a solid case to seek the compensation you deserve.
We Will Identify Recoverable Damages in Your Truck Accident
Given the size difference between an average car and even a mid-sized truck, it is not surprising that truck accidents frequently result in a wide range of injuries, from mild to severe to catastrophic.
Your injuries may qualify you to recover compensation for any of the following types of damages:
- Lost wages and benefits
- Property damage
- Medical treatment and care
- Future medical costs
- Diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma
- Diminished life enjoyment
We Will Substantiate Your Damages Claim with Hard Evidence
Our Hempstead truck accident lawyers will find the evidence to support our valuation of your damages. We will use medical bills, receipts, wage statements, and anything else that helps the court attach a dollar figure to your injuries as evidence to build your case.
If the circumstances support it, we will consult with various experts—medical, vocational, economic, and life care planners—to underscore our valuation.
Finally, if your loved one died from injuries sustained in a truck accident, in addition to extending our heartfelt condolences, Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. stands ready to file a wrongful death action on your behalf. We are determined to fight for the compensation you need and the justice your departed loved one deserves.
Compassionate, Complete Legal Services for Your Hempstead Truck Accident
Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. has been a champion for the injured since 1991. We are honored to fulfill that duty for you, too.
Here is what you can expect when you hire us to represent you in your Hempstead truck accident case.
We will:
- Provide case updates
- Establish fault and liability
- Manage all aspects of your case
- Investigate and document your case
- Calculate your damages
- Fight for your rights against the opposing parties and their insurers
Remember, we do not collect a fee from you until we recover compensation for your injuries and losses.
New York’s Statute of Limitations
New York imposes a statute of limitations for filing a legal action after a Hempstead truck accident. There are also other deadlines that apply to truck accident cases. If you do not act within these limited amounts of time, you jeopardize your case and may not be able to recover the compensation you seek. The sooner you contact us, the greater our opportunity to build the strongest case possible on your behalf.
Call Friedman & Simon, L.L.P.’s Hempstead Truck Accident Lawyers Today
Our legal team is eager to talk to you today. We offer you a free, no-obligation legal consultation and can assist you in several languages, including English, Greek, Spanish, Bengali, Tamil, and Kannada.
Contact us today for your free case review and get started on the road to justice.
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