Albany Lawyers Helping People Injured in Trucking Accidents
Driving a semi truck requires care, skill and training. It is easy to make mistakes, even in the best of circumstances. However, when those mistakes were caused by negligence on the part of the driver, people injured in a crash may be eligible to seek money damages for their lost wages, medical bills and pain related to the accident.
At the upstate New York law firm of Colwell, Colwell & Petroccione, LLP, our Albany lawyers assist clients who were injured in truck accidents. Our firm has the knowledge and experience to determine whether trucker error was a factor in the crash. Contact us to learn about your options and your rights after a trucking accident.
Examples of Truck Driver Errors
Common truck driver errors include:
- Driving too fast for conditions
- Failing to perform required equipment checks
- Changing lanes without signaling or looking in mirrors
- Driving under low overpasses without checking height
- Following too closely
- Driving in a restricted lane
- Improper loading of cargo
These and other errors can result in jackknifing, multi-vehicle crashes, rear-end accidents and other serious incidents. They can cause other drivers to be injured in their efforts to avoid the truck or the pileup. They frequently result in catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injury. Because of the sheer size of the truck compared with other vehicles, driver error is a common cause of fatal accidents and wrongful death.
Call Our Albany Lawyers After a Trucking Accident Caused by Driver Error
When you contact our upstate New York law firm about a truck accident, our lawyers will determine whether driver error was a factor in the crash. Don't hesitate to email our Schenectady truck driver accident attorneys today to discuss how we can help you pursue full compensation for your losses and damages.
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