New York City Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyer
Top-Rated NYC Accident Lawyers Help Injured Victims Get Fair Compensation In All Five Boroughs
Injured in a commercial vehicle accident? Trying to recover damages from the injuries you sustained can be frustrating and overwhelming.
Unlike standard vehicle drivers, commercial vehicles are governed by both state and federal regulations. When there is an accident with a commercial vehicle, several parties may share responsibility for the accident, which can further complicate the personal injury claims process.
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Skilled commercial vehicle accident attorneys at Proner & Proner have a demonstrated track record of successfully recovering just compensation for those injured in commercial vehicle accidents.
Types Of Commercial Vehicles We Handle In NYC
Commercial vehicles are typically designed to carry larger loads — cargo, for example — or a larger number of passengers. Some examples of commercial vehicles include the following:
- Commercial delivery trucks
- Dump trucks
- Commercial tractor-trailers
- Limousines
- School buses
- Commercial delivery vans
- Standard buses
- Commercial company vehicles
- Construction vehicles
Commercial vehicle accident attorneys at Proner & Proner are skilled and knowledgeable at handling personal injury accident claims stemming from all types of commercial vehicles.
Negligence In New York Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Those who have been injured in commercial vehicle accidents may be covered under personal injury law, which protects those who have been injured in accidents due to negligence. When someone is injured in a commercial vehicle accident that is caused by another person or entity’s negligent, reckless behavior, the injured party may file a personal injury claim.
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Determining Responsibility In Commercial Vehicle Accidents In New York
In standard car accidents, there are usually one or two parties who bear responsibility for the accident. In commercial vehicle accidents, there may be several different entities who share some level of responsibility, including any of the following parties:
- Truck driver
- Owner of the truck or trailer
- Leasing company for truck or trailer
- Truck manufacturer
- Truck tire manufacturer
- Manufacturer of truck parts
Determining exactly how much responsibility each party bears can be challenging. In many cases, the parties responsible for the accident will try and shift the blame to the injured party.
When several parties share responsibility for a commercial vehicle accident, each party may be equally responsible or they may only bear responsibility for the damages that they themselves caused. For instance, a commercial vehicle driver may be partly responsible for the accident and the manufacturer of a faulty part on the commercial vehicle may also be to blame. In these situations, the process of filing a personal injury claim in the state’s civil court system can become complicated.
Furthermore, when a commercial vehicle is owned by a large company, and the vehicle is involved in an accident, the parent company will utilize their financial resources to fight the claim and minimize the compensation awarded to the injured victim. Recovering fair compensation on your own can be a losing battle. The personal injury team at Proner & Proner takes on those big companies and doesn’t stop fighting until we have recovered just compensation for our clients who have been injured in commercial vehicle accidents.
What Our Clients Say
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What Type Of Compensation Can I Receive For My NYC Commercial Vehicle Accident?
When filing a personal injury claim, the injured party seeks to obtain compensation for the injuries and other losses that they sustained in the accident. The damages that may be recovered in a commercial vehicle accident include any of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Loss of income
- Future anticipated medical expenses stemming from the accident
- Lost sick and vacation time
- Property damage
- Loss of earning capacity
- Cost of rehabilitative treatment
- Loss of consortium
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment
Client Testimonials
Here’s what some of our clients have to say about us!
Got into a motorcycle accident and went to Proner&Proner. I received great services and excellent results, I would definitively recommend the services. It was a great experience for me, A++ attorneys.
When I felt I needed legal support after a motorcycle accident, I sought out an attorney who was a motorcyclist as well. Fortunately, I found Mr. Proner. The concern I received was a comfort. The firm’s contact with me while working on my behalf was reassuring and the results certainly made a bad experience easier to put behind me. My gratitude to Proner & Proner.
Mitchell Proner is an amazing and very experienced trial lawyer, who takes care of his clients. He represented me in a car accident case, kept me very informed during the lengthy legal process and got me the settlement that I expected. His friendly office staff was always willing to assist and answer any questions I had. I recommend Mitchell Proner to all my friends and family!
I am very grateful for the services they were very quick and they dealt with my case right away. Thank you very much.
Mitchell Proner is an excellent lawyer. He took our case and did the right thing. We recommend him 100% to anyone. His staff are professionals and they care about their clients.
Greatest Lawyers I ever had. Answer any and every question I ever had. They treated me as one of the family. I can’t say enough about this firm. Thank you so much for all you guys did.
Awesome experience, excellent service, very professional and fast resolving my case. My number one attorney – definitely recommended more than once. Thank you!
Talented Accident Lawyers Proner & Proner Have A Track Record Of Successfully Recovering Damages
The skilled personal injury attorneys at Proner & Proner have a track record of successfully recovering damages for those injured in commercial vehicle accidents, car accidents, and other accidents that are caused by negligence. Some of the firm’s more significant verdicts and settlements include the following:
$5.1M
Cyclist Hit By Truck
$4.3M
Pedestrian Hit By Bus
$3.3M
Pedestrian Hit By Bus and Taxi Cab
Dedicated commercial vehicle accident attorneys at Proner & Proner fight tirelessly to protect the rights of those injured in accidents with commercial vehicles.
Injured In A Commercial Vehicle Accident In New York? Get The Compensation You Deserve
Accidents with commercial vehicles often result in catastrophic injuries or death due to the large size and weight of the vehicle. When you are injured in a commercial vehicle accident and are facing significant medical bills, lost income from time away from work, emotional pain and suffering and more, your focus should be on your own recovery.
At Proner & Proner, our commercial vehicle accident attorneys take on the parties responsible for your accident, including their parent companies and their insurance companies. And we don’t stop fighting on your behalf until we have recovered the maximum compensation for the injuries you sustained in the commercial vehicle accident. Contact us to arrange for a confidential consultation with a member of our team to discuss the details of your accident. We are available to answer your questions, address your concerns, and present your legal options.
Frequently Asked Questions About NYC Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Individual states set legal timeframes — known as statutes of limitation — for filing claims in the state’s civil court system. In New York, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is three years from the time the injury occurred. This deadline applies to all types of accidents that are the result of negligence, including commercial vehicle accidents.
It is important to note that statutes of limitations are firm legal deadlines. If the injured party fails to file a personal injury lawsuit before that three-year deadline passes, the claim will not be heard in the courts. Furthermore, the injured victim will have lost the opportunity to recover any damages.
If you are partly to blame for your commercial vehicle accident, the state of New York follows what is known as a “pure comparative fault” rule. In this situation, the damages you may recover are reduced by the amount of your responsibility for the accident. For example, if it is determined that you are 30% responsible for the accident, the compensation that you are entitled to receive will be reduced by 30%.
Motor Vehicle Accidents Verdicts & Settlements
Proner & Proner’s experienced car accident attorneys win big verdicts and settlements for seriously injured clients. In some cases, clients have won millions of dollars in compensation. Some of our major cases are listed below.
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In The Press
Hit and Run
Attorney Mitchell Proner was on hand when the motorist accused of hitting a female jogger on a road in Central Islip appeared in a New York courtroom to answer charges of leaving the scene of a fatal accident. 
Ferry Disaster
Attorney Mitchell Proner, an experienced maritime law attorney, spoke about the similarities between the Costa Concordia ferry disaster and the recent Indonesian ferry accident that killed at least 24 people. 
Road Rage Incident
Mitchell Proner spoke in support of NYC motorcycle riders and called on NY lawmakers and police not to overreact to a highly publicized road rage incident or to let that incident cast all motorcyclists in a bad light. Office Location
Even though the firm has successfully represented clients from five continents and over 30 jurisdictions, Proner & Proner serves New York personal injury clients in all five boroughs from our office in Midtown Manhattan.
