Truck accidents can leave victims with serious injuries, and some of those injuries can be permanent. Depending on the accident, victims may be entitled to compensation from the driver or even the company that owns the truck. At Cellino Law, our Manhattan truck accident lawyers can help victims get the damages they deserve.
Our attorneys will take the time to fully understand your losses so that we can pursue a settlement or verdict that is reflective of all of your damages. These include measurable costs like medical bills, lost wages and other out-of-pocket expenses associated with the accident. Additionally, we can also pursue non-economic damages such as emotional trauma, loss of consortium and a diminished quality of life.
The trucking companies will usually have a team of legal professionals working on their behalf, so you need someone who can stand up to them. A skilled lawyer will know how to investigate the crash, gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine if there is an opportunity for a strong case against the trucking company and/or driver.
Trucking companies are liable in part for truck crashes since drivers are considered to be employees who are acting on the employer’s behalf. The trucking company may also be liable if they fail to implement and/or enforce reasonable safety policies.
As such, it is important to have a Manhattan truck accident attorney who has extensive experience dealing with trucking companies and their insurance providers. A skilled lawyer can anticipate the tactics that the defendants will employ and can counter them with effective strategies.
Our legal team will not allow a trucking company or its insurance to get away with hiding or destroying evidence, and we will fight them every step of the way to ensure that all of the evidence is made available. We can file motions with the court to prevent key evidence from being destroyed or altered by the trucking company before your case goes to trial.
When pursuing damages, your Attorney for truck injuries for legal advice will need to prove that the at-fault party was negligent and that their negligence directly caused the accident. Typically, this is done by reviewing the crash scene and gathering documentation of all the physical and financial harm you’ve suffered.
In some cases, punitive damages may be appropriate as well. These are intended to punish the at-fault party and to deter others from engaging in similar reckless behavior.
If you have been injured in a truck crash, call our office as soon as possible. We will connect you with an experienced NYC truck accident lawyer and discuss your case with you for free. This is the first step toward getting everything you deserve. The sooner you get started, the sooner you can focus on healing. We can help you seek justice. Contact us now to begin. You don’t have anything to lose and everything to gain with the help of a dedicated Manhattan truck accident attorney. We look forward to hearing from you.