Were you injured in a truck accident in Manhattan?
At The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP, we help injured clients across Manhattan pursue full recovery after a serious truck crash.
If a truck crash put you in the hospital, the bills may arrive before the police report is finalized, and the trucking company’s insurer may already be working to limit what it pays. A Manhattan, NY truck accident lawyer at The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP can step in early, deal with the carriers, and preserve evidence before it disappears. Our firm has recovered millions for people hurt by commercial trucks in New York. We handle the legal side so recovery can come first. Reach out for a free consultation.
Truck Accident Lawyer Manhattan, NY
A truck accident attorney handles the claims that come out of collisions with tractor-trailers, delivery vans, dump trucks, and other large commercial vehicles. That work covers investigating the crash, identifying every responsible party, dealing with insurers, and pursuing money for injuries and losses. These cases differ from ordinary car crashes because commercial trucks carry heavier insurance, more potential defendants, and federal recordkeeping. In Manhattan, trucks are involved in 25% of pedestrian fatalities, more than double the 12% rate across the rest of the city, according to NYC DOT data. A Manhattan truck accident attorney knows which of those records to demand and how quickly they can disappear.
Types of Truck Accident Cases We Handle in Manhattan
Commercial trucks come in many forms, and the vehicle involved often shapes who is responsible and which safety rules applied. A garbage truck case looks different from a tractor-trailer case. Our truck accident lawyers in Manhattan account for that from the first day of the claim.
- Tractor-trailer collisions. These 18-wheelers need long stopping distances and wide turns, and a loaded trailer can weigh 20 to 30 times more than a passenger car. When one rear-ends stopped traffic or jackknifes across lanes, the injuries are often severe. We pursue the driver, the carrier, and anyone else whose negligence contributed.
- Delivery and box truck accidents. Same-day delivery has put more straight trucks on Manhattan streets, double-parking and backing into tight spaces. Drivers working against the clock miss cyclists and pedestrians. These claims frequently involve national logistics companies and the insurers behind them.
- Garbage and sanitation truck accidents. Refuse and street-cleaning vehicles run early routes with constant stops and large blind zones. We have recovered for clients struck by both a Department of Sanitation truck and a street sweeper. Municipal cases carry shorter notice deadlines, so early action matters.
- Construction and dump truck accidents. Loaded dump trucks and cement mixers move through active work zones and crowded intersections. Overloading and shifting material can push a driver to lose control. Liability may reach the contractor or the company that loaded the vehicle.
- Blind-spot and wide-turn collisions. Every large truck has no-zones where the driver cannot see a nearby car, cyclist, or pedestrian. A right-turning truck can catch someone already in the crosswalk. Understanding truck blind spots is often central to proving fault.
- Underride accidents. When a smaller vehicle slides beneath a trailer, the results can be catastrophic. Missing or defective underride guards raise questions about the truck’s equipment and upkeep. We look closely at whether the trailer met safety standards.
- Overloaded and unsecured cargo accidents. Freight that is too heavy or poorly secured changes how a truck brakes and turns, and a falling load injures others on the road. Responsibility can rest with the party that loaded or strapped the cargo. These cases often require records from several companies at once.
Why Choose The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP as my Truck Accident Lawyer in Manhattan, NY?
Results That Reflect Serious Truck Cases
Our Manhattan truck accident attorneys built this record on outcomes, not slogans. The firm has recovered more than $130 million for injured clients, including results that came directly out of truck collisions:
- $7,208,000 for the family of a worker killed by a company truck
- $5,250,000 for a man hit by a negligently driven truck, who suffered leg and groin injuries, scarring, and a fractured elbow
- $1,850,000 for a driver who sustained back injuries after being struck by a street sweeper
- $1,500,000 jury verdict for a man whose car was hit by a tractor-trailer
- $1,200,000 for a woman dragged by a Department of Sanitation truck, who needed surgery for leg injuries and scarring
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, but they show the kind of cases we take on and try.
Experience Behind Every Truck Claim
Our Manhattan truck accident attorneys have secured multimillion-dollar results in commercial vehicle cases across New York. Paul J. Edelstein handles the firm’s truck and commercial vehicle matters. He studied at Brooklyn Law School and holds memberships in the American Bar Association and a statewide Trial Lawyers Association. Truck crashes that cause traumatic brain injuries and other lasting harm demand that kind of preparation, and we bring it to every claim.
Understanding Truck Accident Cases
Damages, Liability, and Compensation for Truck Accident Cases
Compensation in a truck case is meant to cover what the crash took from you, and it usually falls into a handful of categories:
- Medical costs, from the emergency room through surgery, rehabilitation, and future care
- Lost income, including time out of work and any reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering for the injury itself and its effect on daily life
- Property damage to your vehicle and the belongings inside it
Liability is rarely limited to the person behind the wheel. The trucking company, a maintenance provider, a cargo loader, or a parts manufacturer may share fault, and sorting out who is liable early shapes the entire claim. New York weighs each party’s share of fault under CPLR 1411, and your own percentage of fault directly affects what you can recover. A 2026 change made that allocation even more consequential in motor vehicle cases, truck crashes among them, so how blame gets assigned can decide the result. When a crash is fatal, the family may bring a wrongful death claim for their own losses.
What Are Important Aspects of a Truck Accident Case?
Truck cases rise or fall on evidence that can vanish quickly. The vehicle’s electronic data, the driver’s logs, inspection and maintenance records, and dispatch messages all matter, and some can be overwritten within days. That is why a Manhattan truck accident lawyer sends preservation demands early.
- Physical evidence from the truck and the crash scene
- Driver logs and the carrier’s safety history
- Your medical records, which often decide what a case is worth
Insurers know how much is at stake, and they staff these files accordingly. The trucking company’s carrier may push a quick, low settlement, and negotiating that claim takes documentation and patience.
What Is The Truck Accident Case Timeline?
No two cases move at the same pace, but most follow a familiar path. Treatment comes first, because your health and your medical record are the foundation of everything that follows.
- Medical treatment and full documentation of the injuries
- Investigation and preservation of the truck and scene evidence
- Filing the claim and formal discovery between the parties
- Settlement talks with the insurers
- Trial, if a fair number is not offered
New York generally gives injured people three years to file, under CPLR 214, though claims against a city agency carry much shorter notice deadlines. Waiting too long can end a claim before it begins.
What Should You Bring to Your Truck Accident Consultation?
What you bring to a first meeting shapes how clearly we can read the claim:
- The police or accident report, if one was made
- Photos of the vehicles, the scene, and your injuries
- Medical records and bills connected to the crash
- Any letters or messages from insurers
- Names and contact details for witnesses
Come with questions to ask about fault, coverage, and what your case may involve. The consultation is free, and there is no obligation to go forward. If you are still being treated, that is fine, and we can begin while your care continues.
Most Dangerous Locations for Truck Accidents in Manhattan
Truck crashes are not spread evenly across the borough. City data shows serious pedestrian crashes concentrate below 59th Street, where commercial traffic, deliveries, and foot traffic all compete for the same pavement. Several designated Vision Zero priority corridors cut through those areas.
- Broadway, a priority corridor and a local truck route, with heavy commercial and pedestrian volume
- Houston Street, a wide crosstown corridor flagged for high injury rates
- Canal Street and the Holland Tunnel approaches, where truck traffic backs up daily
Manhattan’s highways tell part of the story too. The FDR Drive and the Henry Hudson Parkway both ban commercial trucks, so most truck traffic funnels onto surface streets and the West Side Highway. That routing pushes large vehicles onto the same blocks where people walk and bike.
Reach Out to The Edelsteins, Faegenburg, & Blyakher LLP to Schedule a Consultation
If a truck crash has left you hurt, our Manhattan truck accident lawyers are ready to review what happened and lay out your options. The first consultation is free, and you will speak with someone who handles these cases. We respond promptly to new inquiries. Contact us to set up your consultation, and let us take on the trucking company while you focus on getting better.