Automatic Emergency Braking in Heavy Trucks: A Major Step Towards Safer Roads
- August 22
- Truck Accidents
In our last blog post, we discussed the upcoming requirement for Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems in cars and light trucks by 2029. Today, we're excited to share news about a similar proposal for heavy vehicles, which could significantly impact road safety and potentially reduce the number of severe truck accidents on our roads. The Proposed Rule The U.S. Departme... CONTINUE READING
Trucking Laws and Regulations in New York State
- July 31
- Truck Accidents
The trucking industry plays a crucial role in the economy of New York State, facilitating the movement of goods and services across the state and beyond. However, the industry is subject to a complex web of federal and state regulations designed to ensure the safety of truck drivers, other road users, and the public. Experienced truck accident attorneys stay up to date and informed on... CONTINUE READING
How Much Do Semi Trucks Weigh?
- July 29
- Truck Accidents
In the United States, the transportation industry relies heavily on the nearly 14 million registered commercial trucks; they transported approximately 11 billion tons of freight in 2022. To achieve this, many semi-trucks and trailers are carrying the current maximum load weight... CONTINUE READING
Amazon Surpasses UPS and FedEx
- December 11
- Truck Accidents
Amazon Is Now the Largest Delivery Service in The United States FedEx and UPS were the largest names in delivery or courier services in the United States for a whi... CONTINUE READING
Governor Cuomo Addresses Penalizing Dangerous Tractor Trailer Operators
- February 6
- Truck Accidents
Governor Andrew Cuomo was in Buffalo addressing the Western New York blizzard of last week and associated dangerous road conditions. Governor Cuomo discussed the ban on buses and tractor trailers on major state highways, such as the I-90, New York State Thruway. After tractor-trailers contributed to a large pileup on I-90 he described truckers viola... CONTINUE READING
NEW YORK SENATOR CHUCK SCHUMER SEEKS SAFETY FIX AFTER I-90 PILEUP– UNDERRIDE GUARDS CAN SAVE LIVES
- February 27
- Truck Accidents
Febuary 20, Senator Schumer called for mandatory underide guards on tractor trailers. Underride guards are inexpensive side guards on trailers that prevent injury and save lives. Truck accident attorney John Feroleto has advocated for the simple safety guards to reduce necessary... CONTINUE READING
What To Do After a New York Truck Accident
- January 14
- Accidents
- Blog
- Truck Accidents
Contact the police and get medical care. If you didn’t call the police at the scene of a New York accident call the local police department or the New York State Troopers to report the truck accident. Call your doctor or seek medical care. Significant injuries often appear minor early on but get worse over time. You should report any minor pain or aching, tigh... CONTINUE READING
10 Tips On What To Do At The Accident Scene
- December 27
- Truck Accidents
Accidents are upsetting, even without terrible injuries. It is difficult to consider all things you may need to do after a New York truck accident. Here are tips for the accident scene: 1. Be sure you and others are out of harm’s way. Too often people are badly injured, sometimes killed in second collisions or pile-ups after the first crash.&n... CONTINUE READING
Help For Attorneys With A Truck Accident Case
- December 27
- Truck Accidents
A truck accident is not just a big car accident case. It is an essential starting point for a lawyer with a truck accident case. State and federal safety laws apply to truck accidents that do not apply to a car accident. A lawyer should be familiar with good experts. Special expertise is important for issues ranging from proper driver training, driver supervision, truck crash dy... CONTINUE READING
Legal Help For Truck Drivers Injured In New York Accidents
- December 27
- Truck Accidents
Most truck drivers are very safe drivers. Unfortunately, truck drivers can get a bad reputation because truck accidents tend to get press, car drivers can be intimidated by big rigs on the road and a small minority of drivers who do not follow safety rules cause accidents. Safe truck drivers can be seriously injured or lose their lives in truck crashes. The ... CONTINUE READING
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