If you or someone you love were injured in a trucking accident, you could secure monetary compensation for medical bills, reduced income, pain and suffering, and other damages. Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC’s personal injury team has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of accident victims.
For more than 85 years, we have been committed to helping injury victims get justice and compensation. We know how to fight for the settlement you deserve after a collision with a semi-truck. Contact us today for a free consultation with a truck accident attorney in Melville, NY.
Trantolo & Trantolo, We Do it Right
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has been fighting for the rights of injury victims since 1938. During that time, we have established a winning tradition, recovering millions of dollars for injury victims on Long Island and throughout New York. Some of our recent truck accident results include:
- $3 million settlement: Our client sustained fatal injuries when their motorcycle was struck by a left-turning semi-truck.
- $1.7 million settlement: Our client struck a large truck that turned left in front of her motorcycle, resulting in numerous injuries that required surgery.
- $834,000 settlement: Our client’s vehicle was hit head-on by a large truck going too fast for conditions, resulting in serious injuries to their head, neck, back, and legs.
We Put Our Clients’ Needs First
When you work with us, you can expect client-oriented representation that prioritizes your needs and concerns. Our firm accepts a limited number of cases because we want to give every case the time and energy it deserves. As soon as you sign on with our firm, we assign a dedicated team to handle your case. Your legal team provides reliable legal support throughout your claim, including:
- Open communication throughout the legal process
- Consistent availability for case-related questions and concerns
- Free consultations and representation on a contingency fee basis
Your assigned legal team manages your case from start to finish, from investigating the cause of the truck crash to filing claims, negotiating settlements, and representing you at trial. You always have the final say in any settlement agreement or decision to go to trial. Your dedicated team will always ensure you have all the information you need to make informed choices about your case.
We Help You Get a Letter of Protection
Our team has helped many accident victims cope with serious and catastrophic injuries. We know that medical care for truck collision injuries places a serious financial burden on you and your loved ones, especially if you are unable to work. To secure the medical treatment you need while your case is ongoing, we can obtain a letter of protection (LOP).
An LOP is a legal agreement that says that you will pay for your treatment when your case is resolved. The goal is to get you the treatment you need immediately and pay for it with your final settlement or award.
Getting a Fair Financial Resolution For a Truck Accident Claim
The financial, physical, and mental impact of a truck collision cannot be overstated. Truck accidents often cause severe injuries to occupants of smaller vehicles. Truck accident victims are more likely to suffer catastrophic or fatal injuries than people in crashes with other passenger vehicles.
These injuries may result in long-term medical issues that affect your ability to work, engage in daily activities, or participate in hobbies you once enjoyed. We are here to help you get compensation to cope with all the negative effects of a trucking accident caused by someone else’s negligence.
Damages You Could Recover
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC is committed to getting the best possible resolution for your case. We fight to recover the full scope of your damages, including the current and future effects of the truck collision. Losses we pursue for your commercial truck crash include:
- Healthcare expenses, such as treatment, rehabilitation, medical equipment, and prescription drugs
- Lost wages, salary, benefits and other earnings while you recover
- Diminished future income if you cannot return to your previous employment
- Long-term care, services, and disability accommodations
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment and quality of life
- Wrongful death damages
The damages you can recover after a tractor-trailer collision vary widely depending on the severity and extent of your injuries, as well as the material and subjective ways they affect your quality of life.
Our attorneys work closely with you and your medical provider to understand all the ways your injuries affect you and your loved ones. We may enlist various experts to understand your long-term needs. Based on this information, your team tailors a unique case strategy focused on your individual needs and lifestyle so you get the resources you need to recover and rebuild your life.
Managing the Legal Process for a Trucking Accident
While you receive the medical treatment you need, our attorneys are hard at work fighting for your rights. We are the point of contact for all phone calls, emails, and legal correspondence related to your case.
Our team will answer questions from insurers and gather the evidence needed to support your claim. While case strategies will differ depending on your claim details, you can generally expect your case to follow a standard legal timeline:
Evidence Gathering and Case Building
When we take on your truck accident claim, we will listen to your account and ask for details to get a good picture of how the accident occurred. We compile photos, videos, police reports, and witness statements to reconstruct the accident and pinpoint the cause. Trucking accidents can be complicated, with multiple parties and insurance carriers involved, so we also work to gather evidence of fault and liability. This may include:
- Truck driver’s logs
- Delivery schedules
- Truck driver’s license information
- Truck operator’s driving records and criminal history
- Trucking company policies and procedures
- Cell phone and logistics records
- Truck repair and maintenance records
- Truck component defects or product recalls
- Cargo manifests and loading/ unloading records
Determining Liability for Your Collision
Since a truck accident can have many causes, we work to identify the fundamental reason for the crash. Truck accidents are often preventable, so our goal is to determine who is responsible for the collision and hold them accountable for their careless or negligent actions. Examples of negligence in trucking accidents include:
- Driving over the speed limit
- Operating the truck too fast on steep hills or in poor driving conditions
- Aggressively following or passing other vehicles too closely
- Failing to take breaks in accordance with legal hours of service
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Operating without an appropriate commercial driver’s license or training
- Overloading the trailer or failing to properly secure cargo
- Performing inadequate or insufficient maintenance and repairs
- Failure to address product recalls or defects
Negotiating With Insurance Carriers
While the truck driver may be responsible for an accident, their employer typically shares liability. Shared liability makes truck accidents more complicated, as you may have to contend with multiple insurers and responsible parties.
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has extensive experience handling complex accident litigation. We will use our knowledge and resources to fight international shipping companies and giant insurers for the compensation you deserve. If we cannot achieve a settlement that meets your needs, our team is prepared to file a lawsuit and defend your rights at trial.
Filing a Lawsuit Within the Statute of Limitations
Your injuries may prevent you from acting right after the collision, but prompt legal attention is critical in a trucking accident case. The New York statute of limitations for filing a truck accident injury case is usually three years. Wrongful death claims must typically be filed within two years. However, the filing time limit can be much shorter depending on your case information.
Avoid missing critical deadlines by contacting Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC as soon as possible after the accident. Our personal injury team will immediately begin working on your case and ensure it is filed within the appropriate time frame.
Protecting Evidence After a Crash
When you contact us right after the accident, we have the chance to protect evidence before it can be tampered with or disappear. Trucking companies and insurers are motivated to protect their profits, so they may attempt to conceal or remove evidence that proves their liability. We can often preserve and obtain that evidence if we are promptly notified of the collision.
Contact Us for a Free Truck Accident Consultation
If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a semi-truck collision, you could seek compensation for your lost income, medical bills, and other losses. Contact Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC today for a free consultation with a truck accident attorney in Melville. We will listen to your story and provide an honest legal assessment with no obligation to hire us.
If you decide to partner with us, we will handle your case for no upfront fees or retainers. Our attorneys will recover litigation costs and fees as part of your final settlement or award, so if we don’t win, you pay nothing for our services.