Our New York truck accident attorneys work on a contingency fee. In other words, our legal fee is a percentage of the financial compensation that we secure for clients. You pay nothing upfront and we get paid if we secure financial compensation for you, such as via verdict or settlement.

New York has a strict time limit known as the statute of limitations. For personal injury cases the time limit for filing a lawsuit is generally three years from the date of the accident. The time limit for wrongful death claims is generally two years from the date of death. It is extremely important to contact a New York attorney immediately and/or as soon as possible to ensure that your rights are protected.

Each case is unique. For example, if you were driving a car and a truck driver and/or trucking company is liable for your catastrophic injuries, that will likely increase the value of your claim substantially.

Please see the Financial Compensation section of this website for examples. You may be entitled to the reduction of your earning potential, past and future pain and suffering, emotional distress, medical expenses, lost wages, loss of consortium, damages for the wrongful death of a loved one, punitive damages, out-of-pocket expenses, and damages as a result of a permanent disability.

Drivers are obligated to operate their vehicles safely. Others may be liable, depending upon the facts and circumstances of each case. Serious crashes often occur because drivers overlook other vehicles or pedestrians, they are fatigued, distracted by their phones, drive while alcohol or drug-impaired, make sudden turns, are tailgating, speeding, cutting into another motorist's lane or crosswalk, or running red lights or stop signs. Trucking companies may be liable, for example, because they did not properly train their drivers, did not properly maintain vehicles, or didn't properly secure cargo.

Get medical attention from a competent medical professional immediately. Secure, for example, videos and photographs of the truck and all other vehicles involved, as well as the site, road, equipment, and anything else related to the accident, including any witness information, as soon as possible. Do not provide statements and do not communicate with insurance adjusters or representatives before consulting with a New York Truck Accident Injury Attorney. Don't sign anything, such as insurance forms, releases, or statements, until you have consulted with a New York Truck Accident Injury Attorney.