New Rochelle Truck Accident Lawyer

Large commercial trucks are a constant presence on the roadways in and around the New Rochelle area. Unfortunately, those involved in an accident with these large vehicles often sustain severe injuries. At Lever & Ecker, PLLC, we are here to help when you need a New Rochelle truck accident attorney. Our team has the resources necessary to conduct a full investigation into your case in order to obtain the compensation you need. We routinely take on aggressive insurance carriers or well-funded trucking companies.

Why Choose Lever & Ecker, PLLC for Your Truck Accident Case?

Tragically, truck accidents often cause serious and life-altering injuries. When this happens, you should only turn to an attorney with experience handling these types of cases. Lever & Ecker, PLLC is ready to stand by your side.

We have more than 27 years of legal experience helping clients involved in complex personal injury cases throughout New York.
We always put the needs of our clients first, which means we take the time to get to know our clients and their goals as we formulate the best strategy moving forward to not only meet but exceed expectations.
We take New Rochelle truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis, which means our clients pay legal fees only after we have secured the compensation they are entitled to.

How Will an Attorney Help a New Rochelle Truck Accident Case?

Victims of truck accidents often quickly become overwhelmed by the other parties involved in these incidents. Aggressive insurance carriers and trucking companies will do what they can to take advantage of victims when they are down on their luck to limit the amount of money they payout in a settlement. However, our New Rochelle truck accident lawyers will use our resources and experience to:

Obtain critical evidence needed to prove liability. This can include electronic truck logs, GPS data, available video or photo surveillance, statements from eyewitnesses, police reports, and more.
Work with trusted medical and economic experts to evaluate the clients and help calculate total expected losses and damages.
Negotiate to achieve a fair and just settlement on behalf of the client.
Prepare every case for trial so that if other parties involved refuse to offer a fair settlement, we are ready to try the client’s case.

Truck Accidents Can Cause Catastrophic Injuries

Large commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Due to the size and weight of these vehicles, victims in accidents involving large trucks often sustain severe injuries. This can include:

Spinal cord injuries with paralysis
Traumatic brain injuries
Open head wounds
Broken or dislocated bones
Crush injuries or amputations
Internal bleeding or internal organ damage
Significant scarring or disfigurement
Wrongful death

According to data available from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, we know that there were more than 20,000 accidents caused by what the state considers “large trucks.” These incidents led to more than 70 fatal collisions and more than 4,000 injury collisions.

Types of Compensation Available for Your New Rochelle Truck Accident Case

Victims of truck accidents may be entitled to various types of compensation for their losses. At Lever & Ecker, PLLC, our experienced and knowledgeable New Rochelle truck accident attorneys are regularly able to help clients recover the following:

Damages for pain and suffering
Reimbursement for medical expenses related to the crash
Lost wages and benefits if a victim cannot work
Loss of enjoyment of life damages
Property damage expenses

Call Us for Your Free Truck Accident Consultation Today

If you or somebody you care about has been injured in an accident in New Rochelle involving a large commercial truck, turn to the team at Lever & Ecker, PLLC today. We always undertake a thorough and complete investigation into your case so that we can obtain the compensation necessary for you to make a full recovery. We always stand up for your rights against aggressive insurance carriers, and we never hesitate to take your case to trial when a trial is needed to achieve justice for you. When you need an experienced New Rochelle truck accident attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or by calling 914-288-9191.