New York Truck Accident Lawyer

Commercial truck accident cases are much more complex than other types of traffic accident cases – make sure you have a New York attorney who can help

Because of their sheer size and weight, commercial truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, box truck accidents are much more likely to cause serious injury and death. But the difference between regular traffic accidents and semi truck accidents do not end with the crash itself – New York commercial truck accident legal cases are also more complex and require attorneys with a background in big rig cases.

When you or a loved one is involved in a New York truck accident case, you are facing much more than a single driver and their insurance company. In many cases, you will have to fight for compensation against the trucker, the trucking company, the owner of the cab, the owner of the trailer, and their insurance companies. While this truck accident is probably the first time you have been involved in a serious crash, trucking companies usually have vast experience with these incidents and know how to prevent you from successfully seeking damages. The best way to fight these companies is with an experienced and knowledgeable New York truck accident lawyer at your side.

Level the playing field with an injury attorney who knows trucking company strategies

At Lever & Stolzenberg, we have been representing truck accident injury clients in New York since 1996. Over the last 15 years, we have developed a number of successfully strategies for fighting common trucking company defenses. We are extremely familiar with how trucking companies and trucker insurance companies work and we are dedicated to fighting for the rights of our injured clients. We have never and will never represent an insurance company or trucking company.

Who was at fault in your New York trucking accident?

While the majority of truckers on our New York highways and interstates are responsible and professional, there is a dangerous minority of drivers who are inexperienced, reckless, aggressive, distracted or overworked. These drivers regularly ignore the rules of the road, federal trucking regulations, and trucking company policies. Here are just a few common causes of NY truck accidents:

•    Trucker fatigue – when a truck driver violating how many hours they can be on the road and truck drivers falling asleep behind the wheel.
•    Truck mechanical issues – either caused by a lack of maintenance or by defective truck parts.
•    Truck driver distraction – when a trucker is eating, using a mobile device, looking at his work computer or even watching television while driving.
•    Speeding – truckers can often make more money if they break the speed limit in order to drop off or pick up goods.
•    Reckless driving – truckers may cause accidents when they take turns too quickly, speed in dangerous weather conditions, or change lanes abruptly.
•    Overloaded or improperly loaded trucks – these trucks can become unbalanced, roll over, or lose brake function on steep downhill roads.
•    Trucker substance abuse – some truckers will abuse alcohol and drugs while on the job and behind the wheel.

In the state of New York, there are an unusual number of commercial trucks. Semi trailers transporting goods to and from ports and trucking docks often crowd NY highways, interstates, and freeways in places like Westchester County, Putnam County, and Rockland County. At the same time, smaller trucks, such as box trucks and delivery trucks, are often seen in the crowded streets of Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. These urban accidents could involve drivers, motorcycle riders, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.

Talk to a NYC truck crash lawyer today about your accident and injury

For the best results in your New York truck accident case, hire an experienced truck accident lawyer. Even if you aren’t sure whether or not you have a truck accident personal injury case, we can examine the details of your crash and determine who was at fault and whether any trucking regulations were violated.  Want to set up a free and confidential appointment with one of our expert truck accident attorneys? Call us today toll-free at 914-288-9191 or locally at 718-933-3632.


Lever & Stolzenberg, LLP is located in White Plains, New York and serves clients throughout the state, including New York City's five boroughs (The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island) as well as Westchester County, Rockland County and Long Island. 

Additional Cities: Yonkers, Port Chester, Scarsdale, New Rochelle, Peekskill, Rye, Mount Kisco, Bedford, Eastchester, Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, Pelham, Ossining, Greenburgh, New City, Spring Valley, Pearl River.

Additional Counties: Orange County, Dutchess County, Putnam County.

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Library for Truck Accidents:

• How To Pass A Truck Safely On New York Highways & Interstates   
  Description: Knowing how to pass a tractor-trailer safely while traveling on the highway or interstate is key in reducing New York truck accidents and New York truck accident injuries. Learn the common mistakes people make while trying to pass a big rig - and the four steps you can take to safely pass a truck.
• New York Truck Accidents And Mechanical Errors | NYC Big Rig Accident Attorney   
  Description: Did you know that the second most common cause of truck accidents in New York is mechanical malfunctions and mechanical failures? Read more about how truck brake failures and tire blowouts can cause serious truck accidents and truck accident injuries. Also learn about what causes truck accident mechanical failures.
• Commercial Truck Accidents And Speeding | NYC Truck Accident Lawyer   
  Description: Commercial trucks are dangerous on our roads for a number of reasons - and they can be even more dangerous when speeding is involved. Learn more about why speeding is the cause of so many serious truck accidents and truck accident injuries.
• NYC Truck Accidents And Text Messaging   
  Description: Truck drivers have long been known for causing accidents due to distracted driving, but the advent of text messaging has made them even more likely to cause a truck accident due to inattention to the road. A new study released by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found that texting made truck accidents 23 times more likely.

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Case Results for Truck Accidents:

• Two Trucks Collide With Our Client's Sedan

Awarded: $750,000