Investigation Underway After Collision Between Semi-Truck and Box Truck In Hunts Point, Bronx
BRONX, NEW YORK (July 27, 2024) – One person was hospitalized in a Hunts Point, Bronx truck accident along Helleck Street.
New York City officials are saying that the incident took place around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. A box truck and a semi-truck were involved in a collision.
The force of the impact caused the box truck to go onto its side. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim.
He was taken to the hospital in order to receive care. A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Bronx Semi-Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 lbs and pose a number of hazards to other drivers. According to the FMCSA, “Large trucks and buses need the length of up to two football fields to safely stop. Driving too fast for weather or road conditions or failing to slow down for curves or ramps create risks for rollovers, as well as crashes. ” A number of other factors could contribute to a truck accident.
- Truck drivers often work long hours and may naturally become fatigued. The CDC estimates that staying awake for only 18 hours can reduce a person’s ability to drive safely equal to driving with a BAC of 0.05%.
- Commercial trucks have a high utilization rate. If they are not regularly inspected and properly maintained, certain components could fail.
- Commercial trucks have a wide turning radius and are much more likely to be involved in side-impact collisions if truck drivers are not careful.
All truck drivers have a legal obligation to do everything within their power to avoid collisions. This includes scanning the road ahead of them and slowing down for potential hazards. If a truck driver fails to slow down in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of truck accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Truck accidents can be complex events. The factors that contribute to any truck accident can take place many hours, days, or weeks beforehand. Sadly, though, truck companies will often do everything in their power to deny responsibility if one of their drivers is involved in a crash. Any person injured in a truck accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim.
Investigating Hunts Point Semi-Truck Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to the person injured in this collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Hunts Point collision? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
