If you’ve experienced emotional distress after an accident, such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), you may be eligible for compensation. These psychological effects can be just as debilitating as physical injuries. They may interfere with your ability to work, maintain relationships, or go about daily life. The law increasingly recognizes that trauma isn’t always visible, and you have the right to seek justice and support for the emotional …
5 Key Legal Issues Unique to Truck Accidents
If you or a loved one have been hurt in a motor vehicle collision with a large commercial tractor-trailer or 18-wheeler, you need an attorney who has experience handling truck accident claims. There are unique issues that must be addressed in order to prevail in a lawsuit and maximize your compensation. In New York City, the law office of Friedman, …
Be Aware of Large Trucks on NY Highways
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration routinely releases data on commercial motor vehicle accidents across the country. That data includes the sobering fact that New York State is consistently among the top ten states that see the largest number of truck crash and commercial vehicle accidents with fatalities. The New York City truck accident lawyers at Friedman Levy Goldfarb & …
NY Truck Accident Statistics
In the aftermath of a truck crash, it’s only natural to wonder what happened in those moments before the crash, and what could have been done to prevent it. Finding the answers to these questions is crucial to your mental and emotional recovery after such an impactful event. In this blog, we’ll discuss some of the latest truck accident statistics, …
Jackknife Accident Causes, Risks and Legal Recourse
According to national statistics, roughly one out of every ten road traffic fatalities on U.S. highways involves a semi-truck or 18-wheeler. A collision with any type of large commercial vehicle is terrifying, but few crashes are as deadly as a jackknife accident. Jackknifing occurs when the trailer section of the semi swings out to the side, coming to a 90-degree …
