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What Makes a Truck Accident Lawyer Essential for Your Case


— July 12, 2024

Truck accident settlements typically involve severe and potentially fatal injuries. Catastrophic injuries can result in enormous losses for victims.


Truck accidents can result in devastating consequences extending far beyond the initial crash. Higher coverage limits and more severe injuries make the stakes higher in New York truck accidents.

It is essential to seek the assistance of experienced New York Truck Accident Lawyers to navigate the intricacies of the legal processes in a truck accident case. 

Understanding Of Trucking Laws And Regulations

The state of New York has specific traffic laws regarding the operation of trucks on public roadways. Trucking companies must comply with regulations regarding vehicle size, weight, and load before operation. Truck drivers must also obey all laws, including age requirements, health certifications, and insurance.

Violation of these requirements could make a trucking company liable to compensate an accident victim.A victim needs to enlist the services of an experienced truck accident Lawyer to liaise and negotiate with insurance companies to reach a settlement that helps the victim recover adequate compensation. 

At Omni Injury And Accident Law, our truck accident lawyers will investigate the accident, review the trucking company’s policies, and gather relevant insurance company records. They will assess your situation to decide which damages are available to you. 

Conducting A Thorough Investigation To Gather Evidence

To achieve a favorable outcome in a truck accident case, an experienced truck accident lawyer will conduct a thorough investigation of the accident. They will perform a detailed analysis of the scene using a network of independent investigators and accident reconstruction specialists. 

Seasoned truck accident lawyers know how to examine documentation and reports, including the truck driver logbook, police report, and the testimony of witnesses. 

At Omni Injury And Accident Law, our skilled truck accident lawyers compile and analyze evidence such as: 

  • Accident scene evidence
  • Eyewitness statements
  • Damage to all vehicles involved
  • Cell phone records of at-fault drivers
  • Truck driver’s toxicology test results
  • Police accident reports
  • Truck driver’s criminal and traffic background
  • The trucking company’s history of violating safety rules
  • Logbook and other company records
  • Electronic data recorder “Black Box” data

The knowledgeable lawyers at our New York personal injury law firm send precisely drafted preservation letters that require trucking companies to retain records of drivers and vehicles.

Valuing Truck Accident Claims Accurately

When determining the value of your truck accident claim, experienced truck accident lawyers consider the severity of your injuries, lost wages, extensive evidence, costs of medical treatment and ongoing care, and other damages. 

At Omni Injury And Accident Law, our lawyers know how to effectively deal with insurers and their attorneys who try to deny the plaintiff’s claim or reduce the claim value significantly. 

Ensuring You Recover Adequate Compensation

Hand holding a gavel, bringing it down on a pile of money drawn in chalk; image by jcomp, via Freepik.com.
Hand holding a gavel, bringing it down on a pile of money drawn in chalk; image by jcomp, via Freepik.com.

The law requires trucking companies to carry liability insurance policies with higher coverage limits. Truck accident settlements typically involve severe and potentially fatal injuries. Catastrophic injuries can result in enormous losses for victims.

At Omni Injury & Accident Law, P.C. our skilled truck accident lawyers help victims recover the following damages: 

Economic Damages

  • Past and current medical costs
  • Future medical costs
  • Lost wages and business income
  • Loss of future earning capacity
  • Permanent injury and disability, and
  • Legal fees

Non-Economic Damages

  • Pain and suffering,
  • Mental anguish
  • Emotional distress
  • Loss of consortium
  • Loss of enjoyment of life

Omni Injury And Accident Law: New York Lawyers Committed To Getting Favorable Results For Truck Accident Victims

At Omni Injury And Accident Law, our lawyers provide comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized legal representation to victims of truck accidents all across New York. 

If you or a loved one have suffered injuries due to the negligence of a trucking company in New York, you deserve fair and just compensation for your injuries and other damages.  

Call our firm to schedule your free case evaluation right away.

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