Commercial trucks are large and can cause extensive damage and injury when they collide with another motor vehicle.
In most cases, the employer of the truck driver will be vicariously liable for any injuries that occur as a result of negligence on behalf of the driver.
The victims in a crash involving a commercial vehicle in or near New York County, New York may suffer head injuries, neck injuries, back injuries or brain injuries.
The victim of an accident involving a commercial vehicle may also have lost wages, and extensive hospital and rehabilitation bills.
Personal injury attorneys can represent both the driver of the commercial vehicle or the driver or passenger in another vehicle involved in the crash.
The AAJ is committed to promoting a fair and effective civil justice system while supporting the work of attorneys representing plaintiffs.
Lawyer Referral Service in New York City - The New York City Bar Association ("NYCBA") established a Lawyer Referral Service ("LRS") in 1946. For more than 65 years, the LRS has helped individuals and businesses find a qualified attorney throughout the five boroughs of New York City.The NYCBA LRS is the oldest lawyer referral program in the State of New York. In exchange for a $35 consultation fee, you are entitled to a 30 minute consultation to discuss your case with a local attorney. The fee is waived for personal injury, medical malpractice, state workers' compensation or a Social Security Disability case.