Truck Accident Lawyer Trenton

Tractor-trailers and trucks account for one out of every eight automotive accident fatalities, and result in tens of thousands of preventable deaths to innocent drivers each year. Many of these accidents stem from some sort of negligence, often through the act of ignoring federal trucking protocol. At thousands of pounds and speeds of 45mph or above, commercial driving trucks represent some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road. Because passenger vehicles cannot withstand the size and weight of a commercial truck, injuries from these accidents may be catastrophic, or even fatal.  At The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C., we represent truck accident injury victims and their families in personal injury and wrongful death claims.

Some of the most devastating injuries which result from car accidents occur when a person in a passenger car is struck by a Commercial Truck. By commercial truck, we are referring to 18- wheelers and box trucks that are commercial grade. These trucks sit high on the road, and sometimes do not see the smaller vehicles in front or to the side. Additionally, these trucks are frequently from out of state, and the drivers are typically on the road for hours at a time. If you or a loved one were involved in an accident with a commercial truck, contact The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C. Our lawyers and staff can help you work through the applicable insurance and evidence which you may need to help you be successful with your claim.

In New Jersey, motor vehicle law prescribes what most of the citizens do not know about an accident. Did you know that the majority of drivers with insurance policies have an injury threshold referred to as the Verbal Threshold? This means that for a cheaper premium, the insured agrees not to bring a claim for bodily injuries unless they meet certain criteria of Personal Injury. There are exceptions under which this law may not apply to you. One rule is that if you are injured by a Commercial Vehicle such as a truck, and that vehicle does not carry medical coverage, then you are deemed to have no injury threshold. This means you do not have to prove a specific injury in order to recover. Another exception to an injury threshold happens when the vehicle that struck you is from out of state, and the insurance company that insures that commercial vehicle does not or have the ability to write insurance policies in New Jersey. In most cases, only New Jersey residents qualify for these exceptions.

The question of whether you can recover from a Commercial Vehicle accident is determined by the law that prescribes No Fault in New Jersey. In order to make sure that you have a claim, call The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C. Our attorneys will evaluate whether you have a claim, and let you know on your first call. Your consultation is always free.

Trenton Truck Accident Lawyer

Another matter that one should consider when determining whether you have a good claim, assuming the injury threshold does apply is the type of injury that you sustained. Here are some of the most common injuries that people sustain when involved with a commercial vehicle:

• Carpal Tunnel
• Tarsal Tunnel
• Brain Injuries
• Burn Injuries
• Back Injuries
• Concussion
• Fractures
• Herniated Disc

At The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C., our attorneys and staff take every injury reported seriously, because it is serious to you. Please, allow us to evaluate your case today with a free consultation.

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