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INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH A TRUCK OR TRACTOR TRAILER?
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of the unsafe driving of a truck driver or tractor trailer or semi truck, you need a law firm who has the knowledge and experience in truck and tractor trailer accident cases to protect your rights. We are New York Truck Accident Lawyers.
After all, the insurance company has lawyers to protect the trucking company and the truck driver, those responsible for your injury, don’t you need truck accident lawyers and truck accident attorneys on your side, who understand how to prove that the tractor trailer crash was the fault of the unsafe operation of the truck and just as important, that the injuries that you sustained are real and will affect the quality of your life for years to come?
NEW YORK CITY & NEW YORK STATE TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYER
NEW YORK CITY & NEW YORK STATE TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEY
We represent victims of truck, tractor trailer and semi truck accidents throughout New York City and New York State. We can represent you or a family member who has received physical injury, brain injury or was fatally injured (wrongful death) as a result of a truck accident, semi truck accident or a tractor trailer accident in New York City including Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island and Queens as well as throughout New York State including Albany, Buffalo, Long Island, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, Syracuse, Westchester and surrounding areas. With national affiliates, we can assist you in your case throughout the United States. We represent victims of trucking accidents in both state and federal court.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, then you need a truck accident lawyer to protect your rights.
Did you know?
[Truck Accident Information From The New York Truck Accident Lawyers at DeCaro & Kaplen, LLP]
Recent studies have shown that that the last three hours of a truck driver's time behind the wheel are the most dangerous. The accident rate for truck drivers in the last three hours of their shift is three times greater than the first hour! At De Caro & Kaplen, LLP, we always request truck driver's logs in any accident involving a truck or tractor trailer.
Each year thousands of people are killed or seriously injured as a result of the negligent operation of trucks, tractor trailers and semi trucks. Truck drivers and the companies they work for have an obligation to operate their vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Unsafe driving, overloading, driver fatigue and faulty equipment place all motorists in danger. The negligent truck driver and the negligent trucking company should be held responsible for the carnage they cause on our nation's highways.
Click here to view the most frequent causes of trucking accidents.
WE TREAT OUR CLIENTS WITH RESPECT
The lawyers and attorneys at the New York truck accident law firm, DE CARO & KAPLEN, LLP have successfully represented victims of trucking accidents for the past 25 years. We pride ourselves on treating our clients with compassion and respect, two traits that are all too often, unfortunately lacking in our profession. We are lawyers who understand trucking accidents and tractor trailer collisions.
OUR CREDENTIALS
We are proud that our senior partner, truck accident lawyer Michael Kaplen was elected chair of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Motor Vehicle, Highway and Premises Liability Section and has taught courses in trial practice and law & medicine at St. John's University School of Law.
WE BELIEVE IN BEING PREPARED
We believe that to properly represent a victim of a truck crash, it is essential to gather all the facts, retain qualified investigators to examine the accident scene, take measurements and photographs, examine the vehicles involved and the damage sustained, as well as interview any witnesses. It is vital that your lawyers understand trucking regulations and truck driver safety issues.
WE BELIEVE THAT WE MUST UNDERSTAND YOUR INJURY
But, just as important, it is essential that your trucking accident attorney understand and appreciate the nature of your injury and be prepared to explain its devastating consequences to a jury. Not only must your physical injury be considered, a lawyer must also be prepared to show how your injury has affected your spouse and family and how it has and may in the future affect your ability to earn a living and hold down a job.
AT DE CARO & KAPLEN, LLP WE ARE FULLY FAMILIAR WITH STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN THE OPERATION OF TRUCKS AND ARE FULLY PREPARED TO USE THESE REGULATIONS IN COURT TO PROVE THAT THE TRUCKING ACCIDENT WAS THE FAULT OF THE TRUCK DRIVER AND THE TRUCKING COMPANY.
No fee unless we are successful
Your access to justice is not compromised or dependent upon your financial situation. We do not charge a fee unless we are successful at the conclusion of your case. This is called the contingency fee agreement and allows the courtroom to be accessible to all. Under this system, an injured person and their family can afford to retain the most qualified trucking accident attorney.
Over the past 25 years we have successfully obtained multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients. Our results have been reported in leading newspapers, television news programs and in legal periodicals. Our cases have been reported in the New York Times, New York Daily News, New York Post, Newsday, on the Associated Press wire services, on CBS news, NBC news, ABC news, Fox News and on radio stations, television networks, and newspapers throughout the country.
We are proud that our senior partner, MICHAEL KAPLEN has been the Chair of the Motor Vehicle, Highway Accident and Premise Liability Section of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
OUR APPROACH TO A TRUCK ACCIDENT
At DE CARO & KAPLEN, LLP, we will retain qualified experts in accident reconstruction to show how and why the truck accident happened; bio mechanical engineers to explain how and why your injury occurred; economists to determine the costs of future medical care and the loss of income and earnings that you may sustain over the course of your lifetime as well as meet with your doctors to understand the devastating affects that your injury has and will have on your life.
Your New York truck accident lawyer at DE CARO & KAPLEN, LLP will be MICHAEL V. KAPLEN and his partner SHANA DE CARO. They will personally represent you and fight for your rights. Because they believe that being called someone’s lawyer is something to be proud of and to take pride in, they will personally handle your case.
Call a New York based truck accident lawyer at De Caro & Kaplen, LLP for a free, no obligation consultation if you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident. Toll free at 1 866 BRAIN LAW or e mail us at mvk.brainlaw@verizon.net
