Truck & Big Rig Accident Attorneys
Truck & Big Rig Accident Attorneys in Northern New York
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Why Truck Crash Victims Choose Carrothers & Clough
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Trucking cases are not like regular car accidents. Multiple parties may be responsible. The driver, the trucking company, maintenance providers, even manufacturers. Our team at Carrothers & Clough can untangle these cases and force insurers to pay what’s fair.
How Truck Accident Cases Work Differently in New York
Truck and big rig crashes are not the same as car accidents. Victims often face devastating injuries, high expenses, and aggressive insurance companies. Carrothers & Clough, PLLC represents truck accident victims across Northern New York and knows how to take on commercial carriers.
Key differences in truck cases:
- • Commercial insurance policies. Coverage limits are much higher, and insurers fight harder.
- • Federal and state rules. Trucking companies must follow hours-of-service, weight, and maintenance regulations. Violations strengthen your case.
- • Multiple liable parties. Drivers, employers, contractors, and manufacturers may share fault.
- • Severe injuries. Truck crashes often involve catastrophic injuries that demand higher compensation.
The sooner Carrothers & Clough is involved, the faster we can secure key evidence and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Truck & Big Rig Accident Cases We Handle
Whether you were rear-ended, T-boned, or involved in a multi-vehicle crash, we’re here to help.
- • Jackknife accidents
- • Rear-end collisions involving tractor-trailers
- • Underride and override crashes
- • Wide-turn accidents
- • Tire blowouts and equipment failures
- • Crashes caused by drowsy or impaired truck drivers
- • Overloaded or improperly secured cargo
- • Highway and rural road truck crashes
- • Delivery truck and commercial vehicle accidents
- • Multi-vehicle pileups involving big rigs
- • Fatal truck accidents and wrongful death cases
What to Do After a Truck Accident
1: Get medical care immediately. Truck crashes often cause serious injuries that may not be obvious at first.
2: Report the accident to law enforcement and request a copy of the police report.
3: Do not speak with the trucking company’s insurance adjuster or sign any documents. Their goal is to limit your compensation.
4: Contact Carrothers & Clough, PLLC as soon as possible. Our attorneys act quickly to secure black box data, driver logs, and other critical evidence before it disappears.
Why are truck accident claims more complicated than car accidents?
Truck crashes usually involve multiple parties. The driver, the trucking company, contractors, and even equipment manufacturers. At Carrothers & Clough, PLLC, we investigate every angle to make sure all responsible parties are held accountable.
What is a truck’s “black box” and why does it matter?
Commercial trucks are often equipped with electronic data recorders (black boxes) that capture speed, braking, and hours of service. This evidence can be critical your case, which is why it’s important to contact us quickly before records are lost.
How soon should I contact an attorney after a truck accident?
Immediately. Trucking companies and insurers move fast to protect themselves. Carrothers & Clough steps in early to preserve driver logs, safety inspections, and other key evidence.
What damages can I recover in a truck accident case?
You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, long-term care, and in some cases, punitive damages.
Can I sue the trucking company directly, or only the driver?
Both may be liable. Employers, cargo companies, maintenance providers, or manufacturers can all share responsibility. Our attorneys work to pursue every possible source of compensation.
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When you retain the firm at Carrothers & Clough, PLLC, you get the attentiveness of our entire legal team with over 60 years of combined experience. We will work together to get you the results you deserve.