 Mike RanzenhoferBuffalo Truck Accident Lawyer
As one of the most experienced truck accident lawyers in the Buffalo - WNY area, I've been involved in this type of litigation for almost 30 years.
These semi accidents, which involve large, over-the-road tractor trailers, are generally the most deadly I’ve seen as an attorney at Friedman & Ranzenhofer,PC.
The statistics are terrifying:
- Every year, 500,000 large trucks, or "semis," are involved in accidents on our roads.
- Of these, 5,000 involve fatalities.
In the United States, 1 out of every 8 people killed in a traffic accident that involves a truck or semi....and it's usually the driver or passengers of the vehicles struck by the trucks - not the semi truck drivers themselves.
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Truck drivers repeatedly break federal laws by driving:
- Without rest
- In excess of the amount of hours they are allowed to drive
- With trucks that are oversized
- With trucks with a heavy load
- With improper maintenance or required maintenance not performed
- With eyesight that prevents them from driving at night
There are three reasons why truck accidents are so dangerous:
- The size of the rig
- The speed
- Driver fatigue
A fully loaded, tractor trailer is a giant piece of machinery. When you put something like that on the road at speeds of 60 miles an hour or more, anything that might get in its way will be demolished within seconds. And if you throw in the growing problem of driver fatigue - those in passenger cars face a very real threat.
Truck drivers are constantly under pressure to move cargo, causing them to sometimes work a 16-hour day.
I saw a recent study that showed 20 percent of long-haul truck drivers admitted to falling asleep at the wheel. It’s no wonder that people are killed when one-in-five drivers admits to falling asleep, leaving these giants with no one at the wheel.
When someone comes in to our offices to talk about a tractor trailer accident, we address three major topics:
- Liability - who is responsible
- The injuries
- And Insurance
Liability means who caused the accident. It is the first issue addressed in any truck - auto collision case.
The second issue addressed is injury. Is the person seeking compensation injured in any way?
And third, does the individual or individuals that caused the accident have insurance? Does the party that was innocent have uninsured motorist insurance coverage to pay for the damages that were caused by the accident?
It’s important to note that in every successful case there are three important factors that make it so - solid liability or proof, injuries that were caused by the negligent party, and insurance to compensate for damages done. In accident law, two out of three usually isn’t enough.
At Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC I handle the toughest truck accidents cases. If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in an accident involving a tractor-trailer or other large truck, come to me to discuss your legal options.
I would be happy to answer any questions you might have about one of these very serious and complicated accidents.
If you need help, please contact me using the contact form found on this page or by calling me at 716 631 9999 or toll free at 1 800 729 4571.
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