Upstate New York Attorney Represents Those Injured in Truck Accidents

New York Personal Injury Law Firm Focuses on Truck Accidents

If you've been the victim of a truck accident in New York, you might not only be facing serious injuries but also questions about what caused the accident and who might be responsible. Understanding some of the common causes of trucking accidents can help you determine whether or not you have a valid injury claim.

Driver error

Drivers of large trucks are 10 times more likely to cause an accident than other factors such as bad weather, adverse road conditions, and poor vehicle performance, according to a study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The study found that the most common causes of trucking accidents are driver fatigue and sleep deprivation.

Equipment Failure

Another common cause of truck accidents is equipment failure due to issues such as defective tires or design flaws. However, most accidents with mechanical causes actually result from failure to properly maintain the equipment.

Weather Conditions

Adverse weather conditions have a major impact on the safety of large trucks. Because of their size and weight, braking distance is often hampered in bad weather, and even in the best of conditions, big trucks cannot be stopped as quickly or steered as easily as passenger cars.

Improper Loading

When a trucks load is not secured or distributed correctly on the trailer, the load may become unbalanced, a major problem if the truck is overweight or the load falls off the truck or causes the truck to tip over onto the roadway into other lanes of traffic.

If you were injured in an accident with a commercial truck, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Gerard V. Amedio, P.C. will evaluate your injuries, the circumstances surrounding your case, and help you pursue the compensation you deserve. Contact our firm online or call (518) 583-4123 to schedule your initial case evaluation today.