Paramus Truck Accident Lawyers Seek Compensation for Victims
Proven trial attorneys skillfully manage complex cases
Here in the Garden State, we rely heavily on commercial trucks to transport the goods we use every day. This reliance forces us to share major arteries, such as I-80 and the New Jersey Turnpike, with tractor trailers traveling at high speeds. Fortunately, most of those trucks make it to and from their destinations without incident. However, when a truck accident occurs, the results can be devastating. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident with a commercial truck, you can rely on Razi & Giampa Law in Paramus to pursue the full compensation you deserve. Trucking accidents cases can be difficult to settle, since the precise cause is often difficult to determine and the trucking companies defend against claims aggressively. With R&G, you get proven trial attorneys who are ready to take your case to court, even against a powerful defendant, when it’s necessary to obtain justice.
How prevalent are trucking accidents in the US and New Jersey?
Recent trucking accident statistics tell a good news/bad news story. First the bad news. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the number of fatal crashes across the United States involving large trucks or buses increased by 52 percent from 2010 to 2021.At the same time, the number of passenger cars involved in fatal crashes increased by only about 19 percent. If there’s good news, it’s that, only eight percent of traffic fatalities in 2023 resulted from large truck crashes.
Speaking of New Jersey specifically, there’s a bit more good news. FMSCA reports there were 5,728 large truck crashes in 2022, causing 3.607 injuries and 116 deaths. The following year, 2023, saw those numbers cut in half: 2,809 crashes, 1,754 injuries, and 57 deaths. Numbers for 2024 are incomplete, but at the time of this writing, the downward trend seems to be holding.
Common causes of NJ truck accidents
In 2017, FMSCA released a review of truck crash statistics, which cited contributing factors. From most common to most rare, these were:
- Truck brake problems
- Drivers unfamiliar with the route
- Driver speeding
- Driver under deadline pressure
- Driver fatigue
- Driver distraction
- Aggressive driving
- Tire problems
- Driver illness
- Driver under the influence of illegal substances
- Driver had been drinking
Of course, there are accidents where the truck drivers and their equipment are not at fault. Passenger cars can cut a truck off, forcing it to jackknife, taking out swathes of traffic in the adjacent lanes. Many motorists don’t understand the distance a big rig needs to stop safely, so they place themselves in jeopardy of being rear-ended. Motorists also don’t understand where the trucker’s blind spots are, so they run the risk of a sideswipe if the truck changes lanes.
Pursuing maximum damage awards for your trucking accident
Our truck accident attorneys thoroughly investigate the circumstances of your truck accident to ascertain the cause, so we can pursue the responsible parties for full compensation. Trucking accidents can inflict catastrophic injuries, which include:
- Traumatic brain injury
- Crush injuries
- Compound bone fractures
- Spinal cord trauma and paralysis
- Loss of limb
We work with medical professionals to understand the full extent of your injuries and your prognosis for recovery, so we can reasonably demand an appropriate damage award. Though most truck accident cases settle out of court, we won’t hesitate to take your case to trial if necessary to recover the compensation you deserve.
Contact Razi & Giampa Law in Paramus for a free truck accident consultation
Razi & Giampa Law in Paramus provides highly professional and personalized legal services for victims of truck accidents in Bergen County and throughout New Jersey. To schedule a free consultation at our office, in your home, or at the hospital, call us today at 201-534-5011 or contact our firm online.
