Every day, motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians and motorcycle riders are hit by large trucks, also commonly called semi-trucks, tractor trailers, big rigs or 18-wheelers. Often, the accident is the result of the truck driver’s negligent driving.

If you or a loved one has been hit and seriously injured by a large truck as the result of the truck driver’s negligence, you need the Nassau County truck accident attorneys at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. to fight for you. We take pride in our 95 percent success rate for our Nassau clients, and we know how to get you the money and benefits you need and deserve.

Call us today free of charge at 1.800.966.4999 or fill out our online contact form  for an evaluation of your claim.

Our experienced Nassau County personal injury attorneys recognize that truck-driving accidents impact people throughout Long Island, including towns, cities and villages such as Garden City, Glen Cove, Long Beach, Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay.

In 2008 alone, there were more than 12,500 traffic accidents involving large trucks within the state, according to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. More than 230 accidents involved pedestrians, and 115 were collisions with bicycles and motorcycles. Those accidents resulted in 114 deaths and 6,084 personal injuries.

Our highly skilled Long Island personal injury lawyers and support staff have more than 150 years of combined experience and know how to litigate even the toughest truck wreck cases. We have obtained millions of dollars in verdicts, settlements and other awards for accident victims throughout Nassau County and the state of New York.

The Nassau County truck accident lawyers at Schwartzapfel Partners know that driver inattention, often caused by cell phone use or other distractions behind the wheel, plays a role in nearly one-fifth of all truck accidents. Other common factors for truck crashes include speeding, following too closely, unsafe lane changes and failing to yield the right of way, according to national research.

If your injury or a loved one’s death was caused by the truck driver’s negligence, then that driver should be held accountable for your injuries. But the driver may not be the only responsible party. Our truck accident attorneys are skilled at investigating and analyzing truck accident reports and identifying all the parties with potential liability, including the trucking company and their insurance companies.

Call our Nassau County truck accident attorneys at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. today at 1.800.966.4999 or use our convenient online contact form for a free case evaluation. You can also call us at 516.222.8877 or click here for a map to our Nassau County office at 320 Old Country Road, Garden City, NY, 11530.

We serve clients throughout New York, including the boroughs of Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, and from our offices in Jericho and White Plains.