Truck Accident Representation

Taking on trucking companies and their insurers in New York.

Why You Need a Truck Accident Attorney

Commercial trucks cause catastrophic injuries because of their sheer size and weight. These cases aren’t like ordinary car accidents. They involve trucking companies, corporate insurers, and layers of federal regulation designed to protect the carrier, not you.

At Hawlader Law, we move fast to preserve black box data, driver logs, and maintenance records before they disappear. We build cases against every responsible party: the driver, the trucking company, and sometimes the cargo loader or maintenance contractor.

Compensation You Can Recover

Medical Expenses

Emergency care, surgery, rehabilitation, and long term treatment.

Lost Wages

Income lost during recovery, plus diminished future earning capacity for severe injuries.

Pain & Suffering

Compensation for physical pain, trauma, and loss of quality of life.

Property Damage

Full repair or replacement value of your vehicle.

What to do after an accident:

1

Call 911 Immediately

Get police and EMS to the scene; a police report is essential evidence.

2

Seek Medical Attention

Truck collision injuries are often more severe than they first appear.

3

Document Everything

Photograph the truck, its markings, the driver’s license and DOT number, and the scene.

4

Do Not Speak to the Trucking Company

Their insurer and investigators will move quickly. Call Hawlader Law before you say anything.

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Crucial Deadlines

Preserving Evidence Before It’s Gone.

Trucking companies are only required to retain certain records, such as driver logs, black box (ECM) data, and maintenance records, for limited periods, and some are routinely erased or overwritten.

Act Quickly

We send spoliation letters immediately upon retention, legally requiring the carrier to preserve black box data, dashcam footage, and driver logs before they’re lost.

Beyond evidence preservation, your claim is still subject to New York’s personal injury statute of limitations, generally three years from the date of the crash. Waiting to act can cost you both evidence and your legal rights.

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Protect Your Rights

Beware of the Carrier’s Insurance.

Trucking companies carry large insurance policies and often send investigators to the scene within hours. Their goal is to build a defense before you’ve even left the hospital.

  • Do not give a recorded statement.

    Anything you say can be used to shift blame onto you.

  • Do not sign anything from the carrier’s insurer.

    Releases can waive rights you don’t yet know you have.

  • Do not assume the driver was at fault alone.

    Trucking companies can be liable for hiring, training, and maintenance failures.

Our Experience

Types of Auto Accidents We Handle

Rear-End Collisions

Often resulting in whiplash or spinal injuries, usually caused by tailgating, distracted driving, or sudden stops.

T-Bone Accidents

Intersection accidents caused by drivers running red lights or stop signs, frequently resulting in catastrophic side-impact injuries.

Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)

Complex cases involving multiple insurance policies and corporate liability caps when injured as a passenger or by a rideshare driver.

Pedestrian & Bicycle

New York City is crowded. We fiercely advocate for pedestrians and cyclists struck by careless drivers failing to yield the right of way.

Commercial Trucks

Accidents involving delivery trucks or 18-wheelers require extensive investigation into corporate safety logs and federal regulations.

Hit and Run

Even if the at-fault driver fled the scene, we can help you recover compensation through your own Uninsured Motorist coverage.

Knowledge Base

Frequently Asked Questions

  • New York follows a "pure comparative negligence" rule. This means you can still recover damages even if you were 99% at fault. However, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. Never admit fault at the scene—let the evidence speak.

  • Case value depends on the severity of your injuries, the clarity of liability, the impact on your earning capacity, and the available insurance coverage. We offer a free case evaluation to give you an honest assessment of your claim's potential.

  • If you are hit by an uninsured or hit-and-run driver, you can likely file a claim under the Uninsured Motorist (UM) provision of your own auto insurance policy or a household family member's policy. We regularly litigate UM claims to get clients paid.

Time is of the Essence

Evidence Disappears. Witnesses Forget. Don't Wait.

The sooner you involve an attorney, the stronger your case will be. Let our dedicated team start preserving evidence and building your claim today.

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