New York Accident Lawyers and 18 Wheeler Attorney
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Clients choose Kelley|Witherspoon, LLP because our firm and clients jointly understand that in the end only one thing matters - results.
Have you suffered a serious injury in New York due to the negligence of someone else? If so, you need the help of an experienced New York personal injury attorney.
Did you know that every 16 minutes a person is killed or injured in a truck accident? Did you know that big rig truck accidents continue to increase? Over 500,000 trucking accidents occur every year. Of these, approximately 5,000 trucking accidents result in fatalities. In fact, 18-wheeler trucking accidents account for one of every eight traffic deaths.
When truck collisions do occur, trucking companies involved in the accident often send representatives to the accident scene. These agents work to handle everything at the scene of the accident so that they can limit or mitigate their company's liability.
Kelley|Witherspoon is a law firm experienced at handling tractor trailer accident claims. We accept cases nationwide.
Causes of Truck Accidents in New York
Trucking is big business. Trucking revenues totaled $610 billion last year and revenues are forecasted to nearly double by 2015. Unfortunately, this phenomenal growth has a downside. In an effort to maximize profits, trucking companies may cut corners with safety. Trucks are not always well maintained, and drivers often ignore speed limits in order to meet unrealistically tight delivery deadlines. At the same time, some truck drivers are at the wheel far longer than is safe. To often, these conditions lead to tragic truck accidents. The primary causes of New York truck accidents and auto accidents include:• Excessive speed
• Poor driving
• Improperly loaded cargo
• Driver fatigue
• Unsafe road conditions
• Equipment defects (tires, brakes)
• Truck design defects
• Poor truck maintenance
• Inadequate or obstructed signage
• Road construction
car accident lawyers in New York
Car accidents and automobile accidents are common occurrences in hectic streets, avenues, and highways. An estimated 5,000 people die as a result of car accidents and collisions in the United States every year. Have you or someone you know been injured in a car accident? If so, contact one of our experienced car accident lawyers in New York today! According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 6.3 million traffic accidents reported by the police last year, in which over 41,000 individuals were killed and an approximated 3.2 million people were injured. If you have been a victim of a car accident, you do not need to suffer alone. Our attorneys can help you with filing a lawsuit so that you can receive compensation for your injuries. It is important to know your legal rights. The common causes of Car Accidents include:• DUI / DWI
• Driver Fatigue
• Faulty Traffic Lights
• Truck Overturns
• Vehicle Collisions
• Overloaded Trucks or Trailers
• Loads That Shift Weight
• Bad Weather Accidents
• Truck Tire Problems
Did You Know?
• An estimated 5,000 people die as a result of car accidents and collisions in the United States.
• Approximately 115 people die each day in the US as a result of car accidents. This amounts to 1 death per every 13 minutes.
• Alcohol use is a factor in 2 out of every 5 car accidents.
• In 2005, 10,036 passengers of vehicles and motorcycles died as a result of crashes.
• In 2005, 27,472 drivers of vehicles and motorcycles diet as a result of crashes.
You can contact the lawyers of Kelley|Witherspoon for a free consultation by completing our online accident evaluation form or calling toll-free at (866) 297-1416. The Law Office of Kelley Witherspoon is pleased to serve clients in the following: The communities we serve include: New York, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon and Schenectady.We serve Bronx County, Nassau County, New York County, Kings County, Richmond County and Monmouth County.18-Wheeler Attorneys
- Truck Accident Causes
- Employer Negligence
- Defective Truck Equipment
- Truck Driver Negligence
- Truck Driver Fatigue
- Driver Criminal Behavior
- Failure to Maintain Truck
- Dangerous Highways
- Accident Investigation
- Truck Accident Scene
- Interviews & Depositions
- Truck Examination
- Company Records Review
- Time Limitation
- Trucking Regulations
- Federal Trucking Regulations
- NAFTA Trucking Regulations
- Truck Insurance
- Insurance Requirements
Auto Accident Lawyers
- Vehicle Accident
- Auto Accident Liability
- Car Accidents
- Auto Accident Compensation
- Automobile Owner's Liability
- Rear-Ended Auto Accident
- SUV Rollover