Brooklyn Truck Accidents

A collision with any type of a truck – also known as tractor-trailer, semi truck or 18-wheeler – can cause enormous amounts of damage and extremely serious injuries. The Brooklyn truck accident attorneys at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. know how to get you and your family the money and benefits you need after a truck accident.

Our lawyers have more than 150 years combined legal experience. Both truck companies and insurance companies know our reputation – we are professionals who do the legwork to compile a persuasive case and we are never afraid to take a case to trial. Our team of dedicated lawyers and support staff has managed to achieve a remarkable rate of 95 percent success in getting the money and benefits our personal injury clients deserve.

Call us toll-free at 1.800.966.4999, or fill our online contact form for a free evaluation of your claim.

Unfortunately, truck accidents are not uncommon. Although trucks make up only 3 percent of vehicles on the road, they are involved in 13 percent of all vehicle accidents. New York is no stranger to truck accidents. In 2008 alone, New York truck wrecks caused 6,084 personal injuries and 114 deaths. Trucks caused numerous accidents with cars, as well as 230 accidents with pedestrians, 57 with bicycles and 58 with motorcycles.

Studies have shown that there are numerous reasons why trucks are involved in so many accidents. One of the most prevalent reasons is fatigue – while the number of hours truckers are allowed to drive is regulated by law, not every truck driver follows these regulations. The use of prescription drugs while driving also causes a large number of these accidents. Other factors may include following too closely, failure to yield the right of way, unsafe lane changing, speeding or driver inattention or distraction. In fact, nearly one-fifth of all truck accidents involve driver distraction, often caused by using a mobile device while driving.

While the truck driver may be responsible for the accident, he or she may not be the only one liable for your injuries. By investigating and analyzing accident reports, truckers' log books and other documents, the lawyers at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C.are able to reconstruct the accident and its causes and determine whether anyone else – the trucking company and its insurance company, for example – might be held liable, as well.

If you've suffered a serious injury in an accident with a truck, you need the Brooklyn law firm of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. on your side. Our success rate of over 95 percent shows the commitment and experience of our dedicated team of lawyers.

If you need a lawyer who will fight for you, call the truck accident attorneys of Schwartzapfel Partners P.C.today at 1-800-966-4999 or use our convenient online form. Our law firm has offices throughout New York City. The sooner you call, the sooner we can get started obtaining the settlement you deserve.