Yonkers Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer

Passenger vehicles share the road with large semi-trucks hauling cargo across the country. Most truckers drive well, but accidents can happen that can devastate the lives of regular drivers. Crashes are far more dangerous when they involve a semi-truck.

Morelli Law has decades of experience fighting for victims of semi-truck accidents. Let our team help you get the compensation you need. Contact our truck accident lawyers in Yonkers to learn your legal options and how much your case is really worth.

Why Semi-trucks Are So Dangerous

The reason crashes are dangerous are because of the force of the impact. Semi-trucks are more dangerous because the forces are higher. Even at low speeds, the weight of these trucks make them far more dangerous in a crash.

This danger is why semi-truck drivers have to get a different license and attend special training courses before they’re allowed to drive these vehicles. They also must follow strict regulations from the FMCSA to legally drive. If our semi-truck accident lawyers in Yonkers find out they broke the rules, we can hold them accountable.

New York’s No-Fault Insurance Rule

New York follows a no-fault insurance rule. Victims of any auto accident first turn to their own insurance to get paid for their injuries and property damage. Most New York drivers carry $50,000 in coverage. This may not be enough to cover all of your damages.

Before you can pursue a fault claim against the truck driver or their employer, you must meet certain requirements. If your damages exceed $50,000, you can sue. You can also sue if you have a “serious injury”, which includes fatalities, permanent injuries, fractures, and more.

Also, we can sue if the truck driver acted in a grossly irresponsible way. If they were driving drunk or deliberately hit you with their truck, you can sue. Similar acts include driving a stolen truck, racing, or if the driver was committing a felony at the time of the crash.

Who Could Be Liable After a Semi-truck Crash?

In order to get compensation, we have to determine who is responsible for your accident. There are several possible parties in semi-truck accidents that could share liability in the crash. These include:

• The semi-truck driver
• Their employer
• A company that loaded cargo onto the truck
• The manufacturer of the truck
• Another driver that caused the semi-truck to crash into your vehicle

Our semi-truck accident lawyers in Yonkers know how to untangle the conflicting stories that can get thrown about by all these parties after an accident. You could also get blamed for causing the accident or sharing some of the liability.

Without the help of a lawyer, you may not know who you need to sue or how to defend yourself against accusations of fault. If an insurance company has reached out to you after your accident, call Morelli Law immediately for advice.

What Will Your Lawyers Do for Me?

Once we know who could be liable, we need to get evidence to support the claim. So we will investigate your accident to get that evidence and build your case for compensation. This includes steps like:

• Reviewing the crash report
• Reviewing your medical records for proof of your injuries and how they were caused
• Visiting the accident scene
• Speaking with any eye-witnesses
• Speaking with expert witnesses, like accident reconstruction experts

We will also gather evidence to show how you were damaged after your crash. Assessing the amount of your damages correctly is essential to get the full value of your claim. The goal of the insurer is to pay as little as possible. It’s our job to make sure they pay you a fair amount.

How Do Semi-Truck Accident Lawyers Make Insurers Play Fair?

Hiring a Yonkers semi-truck accident lawyer tells the insurers that they’re at risk for a lawsuit. This means that a judge and jury could force them to pay far more than they’re willing to pay. Litigation is also expensive. So, to cut costs, they’ll offer a settlement.

An insurer may try to offer you one before you have a lawyer. It’s almost certain that it will be too low. You cannot get more money if you accept it, so do not sign or agree to anything without speaking to Morelli Law first. We can determine if the offer is fair.

While most cases settle out of court, a small percentage do go to trial. Morelli Law is no stranger to the courtroom. We’ve helped victims of many high-profile accidents get justice and compensation through the court. At every step of the trial process, we will represent your interests to get you the most money possible.

How Will You Win My Case?

After proving who might be responsible, there are two other things we must prove. We must show that the defendant did something negligent, then show that act caused your injuries. All three of these together prove negligence. After that, it’s a matter of arguing the compensation amount.

One common way we catch bad semi-truck drivers is through breaking regulations. Truckers have more laws they must follow. Breaking regulations set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration puts truckers and their employers at risk for liability.

An example of this is the number of hours truckers are allowed to drive. There are mandatory rest periods they must take and a maximum number of hours on the road. Some truckers push beyond these limits and tire themselves to the point of recklessness.

Get The Compensation You Deserve After a Semi-Truck Accident in Yonkers

After you’ve been in a truck accident, or if you’ve lost someone because of one, the best move you can make is to contact Morelli Law’s experienced semi-truck accident lawyers. Our team knows how the insurers will try to manipulate the story to deny your compensation, and how to fight back against their claims.

Schedule your free consultation by calling our offices or sending us an online case evaluation request. Our team will review your case and explain your legal options after your accident. Swift action now means you’ll get compensation faster, so contact us right away.