Truck Accident Lawyer
Fighting trucking companies and their insurers across New York & New Jersey. Call 888-RAYTSIN or 718-355-9797 for a free consultation.
Our Commitment
Standing With Truck Accident Victims
An injury can turn your life upside down in seconds. Medical appointments, missed work, and calls from insurance companies can quickly become overwhelming. Our team is here to take that weight off your shoulders so you can focus on getting better.
We listen to your story, investigate what happened, and build your claim with care and attention to detail. From gathering evidence to dealing with insurers, we keep you informed at every step and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Hurt in a Truck Accident?
Trucking Companies Fight Hard. So Do We.
A collision with an 80,000-pound truck is not a fender bender. Trucking companies dispatch investigators, adjusters, and defense counsel to the crash scene within hours — all working to protect the carrier, not you. The truck accident attorneys at Raytsin Law Firm PC move just as fast: preserving black-box data, subpoenaing driver logs, and building a case designed to force a fair recovery for your injuries.
Why Choose Us
Why Truck Crash Victims Choose Raytsin Law Firm PC
Trucking Cases Are Different
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, ELD logs, black-box data, and multiple corporate defendants make truck cases far more complex than car crashes. We know how to build them.
Millions Recovered for Clients
We have secured seven- and six-figure recoveries against national trucking carriers and their insurers. Prior results never guarantee outcome, but they show what preparation delivers.
No Fee Unless We Win
Every truck accident case is handled on contingency. You pay no legal fees unless and until we recover compensation for you.
Fast Evidence Preservation
We send spoliation letters within days so black-box data, dashcam footage, and driver logs are preserved before a carrier can destroy them.
Compensation
Damages Available to Truck Accident Victims
Economic Damages
- Emergency care, surgery, and hospitalization
- Long-term rehabilitation and future treatment
- Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
- Vehicle and property damage
Non-Economic Damages
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress, anxiety, and PTSD
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent scarring or disfigurement
Punitive Damages
- Available for egregious carrier conduct
- Common in impaired-driver truck crashes
- Intended to punish and deter
- Awarded on top of compensatory damages
Cases We Handle
Types of Truck Accident Claims
Fatigued Driver Crashes
Federal Hours of Service rules limit how long a trucker can drive. When carriers push past the limit, we subpoena logs and ELD data to prove it.
Equipment & Brake Failure
Bad brakes, worn tires, and skipped inspections cause preventable wrecks. Maintenance records often reveal a trucking company that cut corners.
Improperly Loaded Cargo
Shifting or overweight loads cause rollovers and jackknife crashes. Loaders and shippers can share liability with the driver and carrier.
Impaired Truck Drivers
Commercial drivers are held to a stricter BAC standard. We pursue full — and, where warranted, punitive — damages against impaired truckers.
Speeding & Reckless Driving
An 80,000-pound truck at highway speed has almost no margin for error. We reconstruct the crash and prove how speed caused the collision.
Jackknife & Rollover Wrecks
Jackknife and rollover crashes routinely block entire lanes of the LIE, Grand Central, and Van Wyck. Multiple insurance policies are usually in play.
Underride & Rear-End Crashes
Underride crashes are often catastrophic. We investigate missing side and rear guards along with the driver's conduct.
Weather-Related Crashes
Weather is not an excuse. Truckers must slow down and adjust for rain, snow, and ice on New York roads and highways.
Hit & Run Truck Accidents
When a commercial driver flees the scene, we use DOT numbers, dashcams, and traffic footage to identify the truck and carrier.
After the Crash
What to Do After a Truck Accident in New York
- 1Check on yourself and any passengers for injuries.
- 2Call 911 and report the truck accident to police.
- 3Seek medical attention immediately — even if you feel fine.
- 4Photograph the truck, DOT number, license plate, and scene.
- 5Get contact info for the driver, carrier, and witnesses.
- 6Do NOT give a recorded statement to the trucking insurer.
- 7Save medical records, bills, and any missed work.
- 8Notify your own insurance carrier promptly.
- 9Preserve damaged property, clothing, and devices.
- 10Call a truck accident attorney before signing anything.
New York · New Jersey
Truck Accident Claims on Both Sides of the Hudson
Raytsin Law Firm PC represents injured people throughout New York and New Jersey. Each state has its own insurance rules, filing deadlines, and courts — we handle both.
If You Were Hurt in New York
- All five boroughs — Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island
- Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island
- No-Fault benefits and the serious-injury threshold for vehicle claims
If You Were Hurt in New Jersey
- Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, Elizabeth, Paterson, and all of northern New Jersey
- Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Route 1&9, and other high-traffic corridors
- PIP coverage and the verbal-threshold rules that affect many New Jersey vehicle claims
Filing deadlines differ by state and by type of claim, and some claims against public entities require notice within a short window. Call us early so no deadline is missed.
FAQs
Truck Accident Questions
Speak With a Truck Accident Attorney Today
We offer free consultations and immediate legal guidance for victims of commercial vehicle collisions.
Recognized & Awarded
“I had an excellent experience with this law firm from beginning to end. The attorney and the entire staff were professional, knowledgeable, and always available to answer my questions. They kept me informed throughout my car accident case.”
“Raytsin Law Firm is a highly dedicated and communicative team that truly works hard to assist clients with their personal injury claims. Boris is a strong, determined attorney who puts in the time and effort needed to achieve the best results.”
“This firm is really the best. Mr. Raytsin was referred by a family member and I thank my family everyday for him. He took care of me as promised and I am so grateful for his work. Thank you again!”
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Areas We Serve
Not sure where your case fits? Ask us for a free case review or call 888-RAYTSIN or 718-355-9797.