Brooklyn Delivery Truck Accident Lawyers
New York attorney fights for compensation due to Fed Ex and Amazon driver errors
With the increase in electronic commerce has come a need for more delivery trucks working on ambitiously frequent schedules. This in turn has led to more Federal Express, Amazon and UPS vehicles on city and suburban streets, with a consequent higher risk of collisions. If you are injured in a delivery truck accident caused by driver negligence in New York City, the Brooklyn delivery truck accident lawyers at Goldberg Sager & Associates have the experience and specialized knowledge to pursue compensation from those responsible, including delivery service owners and their employees.
Why delivery service trucks are involved in Brooklyn accidents
Delivery truck accidents can be more frequent in urban areas like Brooklyn due to multiple factors, such as:
- Congestion — Stop-and-go traffic requires sudden braking that can lead to rear-end collisions.
- Narrow streets — There is often little room for trucks to maneuver, especially when other vehicles are double parked.
- Blind spots — It is often harder for drivers to see smaller vehicles, cyclists or pedestrians.
- Wide turns — Trucks require more space to make turns and can sideswipe nearby vehicles.
- Poor road conditions — Potholes, uneven pavement and construction work can create hazards.
Based in Brooklyn, our lawyers are knowledgeable about these circumstances and know how to build strong claims against the parties responsible for accidents.
Common causes of delivery truck accidents
Delivery truck accidents in Brooklyn are usually caused by negligence of delivery service owners and drivers, such as:
- Faulty truck maintenance
- Improper cargo loading
- Inadequate driver training
- Driver fatigue
- Driving while distracted
- Rushing to meet delivery deadlines
- Quick stops
As your attorneys, we will investigate thoroughly to determine the specific cause of the accident and the persons and entities potentially liable.
Types of injuries delivery truck accidents can cause
Delivery truck accidents can result in such injuries as:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Whiplash
- Paralysis
- Broken bones
Serious accidents can be devastating for their victims, leading to temporary or permanent disability, chronic pain and other long-term effects.
Why delivery truck accidents are different from other motor vehicle crashes
Trucking accidents can involve fault not just by the vehicle’s driver but also by other parties involved in its operation. Various parties might be liable, including:
- Truck owners, for failure to follow federal and state regulations that impose safety requirements
- Delivery service companies, for their employees’ negligence that occurs in the course of their employment
- The truck manufacturer, if a defect in the truck contributed to causing the accident
- A maintenance provider, for negligence in the course of servicing the vehicle
- Another driver whose negligence was a factor in causing the accident
- Government agencies charged with maintaining the roadway, if a road defect was a partial cause of the accident
Our experienced Brooklyn truck accident lawyers will thoroughly investigate the accident and its causes and will bring claims against all parties potentially responsible.
