What should you know about truck accidents in New York?
Trucks crowd the Cross Bronx Expressway and the approaches to the George Washington Bridge, and delivery trucks fill city streets. Upstate, I-87, I-90 and I-81 carry heavy long-haul freight, often in winter conditions.
New York tip: City delivery trucks can involve multiple contractors — note every company name you see.
Who may be responsible for a truck accident in New York?
Liability in a truck crash can extend beyond the driver to the companies behind the truck. In New York, that can include the truck driver, the trucking company (motor carrier), the cargo shipper or loader — depending on who caused the crash.
Under New York's pure comparative fault rule, a share of blame for the truck accident lowers what you can recover but never bars the claim outright. Read New York car accident laws for the full rule.
How long do you have to file a truck accident claim in New York?
Generally three years for a lawsuit, counted from the date of the truck accident. Claims involving New York cities, counties or transit agencies can require written notice much sooner.