Brooklyn Truck Accident Lawyer

In the United States, thousands of people are killed or badly injured every year in collisions involving large trucks. Truck accidents often result in fatalities or serious injuries due to the size, weight, and speed of the vehicles involved. The average car stands little chance against the typical big truck. A fully loaded semi can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. The typical car, meanwhile, weighs in at about 3,000 to 4,000 pounds. And because trucks cannot slow down or stop as quickly as cars, trucks tend to hit cars at higher speeds and with greater impact, leaving the car occupants with devastating and often fatal injuries.

Also, because cars sit so much lower to the ground than trucks, cars can easily slide under a semi in a crash. These underride accidents are often catastrophic, even at slower speeds. Car occupants end up crushed, trapped, or decapitated. Those who survive sometimes have severe head or neck injuries.

Truck and car accidents are traumatic events, especially if you are involved in a crash that occurred through no fault of your own. You might feel frightened, in shock, or in pain after a high-impact collision, and not sure how to proceed next.

1. [ 1 ]If you or anyone else is injured, call 911 immediately for assistance. Tend to those who need first aid, but do not move anyone who is injured unless the person is in imminent danger.
2. [ 2 ]If you are able, get the names and insurance information of other parties involved in the accident. Also, make note of the location of the accident and conditions at the time of the accident, including weather conditions and time of day. Photos/videos of the accident scene can also be helpful. Important information to obtain is the following: The license plate of the truck and any other identifying information (make/model) The truck driver’s license number and employer Names and addresses of drivers/passengers Insurance company information and policy number Names, phone numbers, and addresses of any witnesses Accident report
3. [ 3 ]Seek medical attention immediately. Do not refuse medical treatment if emergency services are dispatched to the scene. Even if you are not transported to the hospital by ambulance for treatment, visit a physician as soon as possible after the accident to get a thorough evaluation of your injuries. Some symptoms of injuries like mild traumatic brain injuries, internal organ damage, whiplash, and others may appear in the following hours or days, so do not assume you are not hurt just because you feel fine right after the truck accident occurred.
4. [ 4 ]Not seeking medical treatment could severely harm your injury claim if you need to file one later. If your doctor refers you for imaging tests, surgical procedures, physical therapy, or other treatment, you should follow their orders. A gap in treatment is significant evidence insurance companies can use to deny claims. They might argue that the accident didn’t cause an injury or that your injury isn’t severe enough to require medical intervention.
5. [ 5 ]Speak with a knowledgeable car and truck accident attorney. After the truck accident, if the other party’s insurance company tries to contact you and ask for information, you should not speak to them until you have discussed your case with an experienced accident attorney. Keep in mind that the insurance adjuster will look for any information they can use to shift all or some of the blame onto you. To protect yourself and ensure that you get the fair compensation you deserve after an accident, hire a qualified and experienced truck accident lawyer to represent you.

Truck accidents with passenger cars tend to result in more serious injuries than collisions between two or more passenger cars. Sometimes, the aftermath of a truck accident can stick with a person for life, which is why it is crucial that you receive the money you need to handle your ongoing and future medical and life care expenses. Some common injuries from truck accidents are:

Unfortunately, thousands of deaths occur each year from truck accidents. If you have lost a loved one in a truck accident, you might want to consider a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death claim is intended to compensate survivors of someone who died prematurely because of another person’s negligence.

After a truck crash you are facing medical bills, lost wages, and the cost of ongoing treatment, and the last thing you can afford is a legal retainer on top of it. Karasik Law Group, P.C. works on a contingency fee. There is no retainer and nothing out of pocket. The firm advances the cost of the investigation, including the black box retrieval and the carrier-compliance review a truck case requires. The attorney fee comes only from the recovery, and only if Alexander Karasik, Esq. wins. If he does not recover compensation, you owe nothing.

Alexander Karasik, Esq. founded Karasik Law Group in 2007 and has spent over 18 years fighting for accident victims across New York. He holds a Superb 10.0 Avvo Rating and has been recognized by Super Lawyers for his work in personal injury litigation.

Truck accident cases are different from standard car crashes. The trucking company, their insurer, and their legal team begin building their defense within hours of the accident. Alexander matches their resources with thorough investigation, including driver logbook analysis, black box data retrieval, and carrier compliance review.

Our team has recovered over $100 million for injured clients, including significant results in truck and commercial vehicle cases. We understand the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations that govern the trucking industry and know how to identify violations that prove negligence.

If a truck driver’s fatigue, a carrier’s corner-cutting, or a maintenance company’s failure caused your injuries, we will hold every responsible party accountable.

Our firm has secured significant compensation for truck accident victims in New York:

Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes. These results reflect our commitment to pursuing full compensation for our clients.

I was hurt in a car or rideshare crash, not a commercial truck.

Car-crash cases run on New York’s no-fault rules first, with third-party claims for serious injury and uninsured/underinsured (UM/UIM) coverage when the at-fault driver has thin or no policy limits. See our Car Accident page .

I was hurt at work on a construction site (fall from a scaffold or ladder, falling object).

Most on-the-job injuries are covered by workers’ compensation, but a height-related accident lets you sue the general contractor and property owner outside the WC system under New York Labor Law 240 and 241. See our Construction Accident page .

My injury is a slip and fall, dog bite, or other non-vehicle accident.

Premises liability, slip and fall, dog bites, and wrongful-death claims all fall under personal injury law. The same negligence framework applies: duty, breach, causation, damages. See our Personal Injury page .

A doctor, hospital, or medical professional’s mistake caused harm to me or a family member.

Medical malpractice is a failure to meet the standard of care, and doctors, surgeons, hospitals, and nurses can all be held accountable. New York gives you 2.5 years from the date of the malpractice to file, with some exceptions. See our Medical Malpractice page .

None of these describe my situation.

Call (929) 444-4444 for a free 24/7 case review, or stay on this page to learn how we handle truck and commercial-vehicle claims start to finish.

Information here is general and is not legal advice. Karasik Law Group can only evaluate your specific case after a free consultation.