New York Delivery Truck Accidents

Delivery trucks are important in today's society. However, like all other things, delivery trucks have certain risks involved. All types of truck accidents, such as delivery truck accidents, are commonplace in New York City. Each year, there are approximately 3,300 non-fatal truck accidents in New York City, and another 150 accidents that involve fatalities.

In 2008, New York City delivery trucks crashed into several cars, 230 pedestrians, 58 motorcycles, and 57 bicycles. Sadly, 6,000 people were injured, and 114 people were killed due to these accidents.

Each case involving delivery trucks are unique, and caused by a variety of circumstances.  Approximately, one-fifth of delivery truck accidents are caused by driver inattention, which is a problem for all motorists.  For this reason, Congress passed a law last January that prohibited truck drivers from texting while driving. 

Another common cause for truck accidents is driver fatigue.  Though, legal regulations limit the number of consecutive hours one may drive a commercial truck, not all drivers adhere to these regulations.  Some trucking companies push drivers to make faster deliveries, resulting in drivers ignoring fatigue, speeding, or driving recklessly.   In New York City, delivery truck drivers must often park on narrow streets to unload deliveries, leading to double-parking or parking in bus lanes.  This creates possibilities for other truck accidents. 

A truck accident can create severe problems in a victim's life. Serious injuries commonly occur, such as:

• Back injuries
• Brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Burns
• Broken bones
• Dismemberment

Some accidents can cause injuries serious enough to lead to amputation, whiplash, disfigurement, and lasting physical and emotional problems. Unfortunately, some truck accidents can even result in death.

When negligence is involved in a delivery truck accident, the party that caused the accident may be held responsible for your injuries. If you or a loved one has suffered due to negligence, contact the New York personal injury attorneys of David Resnick & Associates, PC today. We will work to compile a case on your behalf while you recover from your injuries. We strive to protect the legal rights of all our clients, and work to obtain fair compensation for unnecessary injuries. Our firm serves clients throughout New York City, including Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the Bronx.

Call us today at (212) 279-2000 or contact us online for more information and a free case evaluation.

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