Trucking Accidents

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey Trucking Accident Lawyers

Due to increased pressure to deliver goods faster and cheaper, truck drivers find themselves driving for extended periods of time at speeds that are not always safe. As a result, truck accidents due to excessive speeding or driver fatigue continue to plague our nation's highways. At Albert L. Buzzetti & Associates in Englewood Cliffs and New York City, we have the resources needed to investigate the cause of a truck accident, expose driver negligence, and hold trucking companies financially liable for the catastrophic injuries and deaths caused by their drivers.

Working with accident investigators, our personal injury attorneys interview witnesses, measure skid marks, subpoena a truck driver's log book, review the maintenance record of a tractor trailer, and demand a drug test of the driver. While trucking companies train drivers in methods for denying responsibility after a crash, we have the experience, investigative resources, and knowledge of the trucking industry needed to expose negligent driving and training that cause accidents.

Before speaking to an insurance claims adjuster about your injuries and accident, contact the trucking accident lawyers at Albert L. Buzzetti & Associates today. We will protect your rights and evaluate the merits of your case during a free consultation.

The trucking industry is regulated by state and federal law. As such, there are a number of requirements drivers and trucking companies are expected to adhere to. When our lawyers investigate a truck accident, we look at the following evidence in order to expose or identify violations of state and federal regulations that could have played a role in causing our client's injuries:

• Number of hours logged into truck driver's log book
• Vehicle maintenance manifest report
• Training and licensing of driver
• Drug test results of driver
• Data from on-board black box data recorder
• Improper reflective markings on truck
• Lack of a rear guard to prevent under-riding

We also interview witnesses and work with accident reconstructionists in order to determine if excessive speeding, wide angled turns, or tailgating was involved.

Most truck accidents result in serious, catastrophic injuries such as head trauma, spinal cord injuries, amputations, and burns. In order to determine the full financial impact of our clients' injuries, our attorneys work closely with experienced medical economists and life care planners. We take into account the cost of physical therapy, future medical treatment, surgery, lost earnings, and loss of quality of life. Our goal is to recover damages proportional to the total impact of your injuries.

Whether you've been rear-ended by a truck driver that fell asleep at the wheel or a construction site truck at a job site, we can help. To schedule a free consultation, contact the law office of Albert L. Buzzetti & Associates today.