Long Island Truck Accident Lawyers

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The trucking industry is under financial pressure to deliver goods cheaper and quicker than ever before. As a result, trucking companies cut corners:

• Truck drivers might have to drive long hours.
• Trucks are not always properly maintained.
• Freight is sometimes improperly loaded.
• Driver training and screening sometimes is mismanaged.

The truck accident lawyers at Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP, look at the actions of both the truck driver and the parent company when investigating trucking accidents. State and federal laws govern the trucking industry and require both a driver and a truck company to maintain certain kinds of records. As attorneys, we can obtain copies of a driver’s logbook, drug test results, driving record and training history. We uncover violations and hold drivers and truck companies liable for injuries and fatalities they cause through negligence.

Causes of Truck Accidents

The attorneys at Rosenberg & Gluck represent clients injured in all semi or tractor-trailer accidents, including those resulting from the following:

• driving while fatigued
• driving under the influence
• excessive speeding
• making wide turns
• pulling onto the shoulder improperly
• tailgating
• load shifting
• lacking proper safety reflectors for night driving
• tires blowing out

Investigating a Truck Accident

Truck companies train drivers in methods that deflect blame and deny responsibility in accidents. However, certain physical facts and documents make it difficult for drivers to cover up negligence and safety violations. Our lawyers look at everything, including the following, when investigating tractor trailer accidents:

• Driver’s log book
• Results from highway patrol, alcohol and drug tests
• Length of skid marks
• Vehicle maintenance log
• Brake pads and other components
• Driver’s training history
• Company screening of driver’s background

Facing the Costs of a Serious Injury from a Truck Accident

Truck accidents often cause serious head, back and neck injuries, not to mention amputations, burns and fatalities. Many injuries are not readily detectable, and some are difficult to treat. Providing detailed, accurate projections of your health care costs is essential to receive the compensation you deserve. Because determining an accurate value for your claim is crucial, we consult medical experts, economists and life-care planners to determine recovery amounts for medical costs, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. Working from established medical records, our experts provide estimates supported by medical data analysis and recognized by medical professionals, including HMOs and even insurers.

The trucking industry has the resources to retain experienced, effective legal teams to fight claims in trucking accidents. Trucking companies frequently send representatives to the scene of an accident immediately to gather information and interview witnesses. You need experts on your side, including a seasoned truck-accident lawyer, to present your case in a truck accident claim.

Contact Experienced Truck Accident Lawyers

We understand the trucking industry and the laws that regulate it. We know how to investigate truck accidents and trucking companies. We can help you by filing your accident claim, negotiating with insurance and trucking companies, or taking your case to trial to recover just compensation. Favorable outcomes depend on the skills and experience of effective truck accident lawyers. Contact Rosenberg & Gluck today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

If you are unable to travel, our attorneys are available 24/7 and will come to you in the hospital or at home. Call (631) 451-7955.

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