Staten Island Truck Accident Lawyers

Legal Counsel in Richmond County & Kings County for Victims of Semi-Truck Crashes

In the moments immediately following a crash involving a tractor-trailer or another type of commercial truck, you are likely to seek medical attention for any injuries you may have suffered. At the very same time, the trucking company may already be looking for ways to escape liability—even if the truck driver was at fault for the accident. Regardless of the truth, insurance companies and trucking representatives will likely try to spin the situation so that it appears you were at fault. Transport carriers and truck drivers are often able to avoid financial responsibility for such accidents because victims are too intimidated to fight back and feel powerless to stand up to them. At The Chernyy Law Office, P.C., our experienced truck accident lawyers are not afraid to take on trucking companies or their insurers. We are ready and willing to help you pursue the full compensation you deserve for your injuries.

Skilled Representation for Truck Crashes

The trucking industry represents the lifeblood of the American economy. Each year, some 3.5 million truck drivers move 10.4 billion tons of freight, using more than 38 billion gallons of diesel fuel. A semi-truck pulling a standard trailer forms a unit that can measure up to 70 feet in length and can weigh up to 40 tons when fully loaded. Specially-certified oversized trucks may be even larger and heavier. The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks make them extremely dangerous when they are involved in an accident. The slightest malfunction or a single moment of inattention could have devastating and tragic results. In most cases, however, it is not the truck driver who suffers the most serious injuries; it is the drivers and passengers in other vehicles on the road.