The Law Office of Harvey J. Kulawitz, Esq., LLC has extensive experience helping people injured in truck accidents.   As we only handle accident cases, we understand the financial & medical hardships that a serious truck accident can have on a person and their family.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

• Driver fatigue.
• Driver inattentiveness.
• Excessive speed.
• Rush to make scheduled deliveries.
• Drug use to attempt to keep alert, though exhausted.
• Equipment failure – bald tires; failed or malfunctioning brakes; poor maintenance.
• “Wheel-offs” – Loose wheels flying off a moving truck.
• Improper loading & weight imbalance – causing loss of control over trailer.

Injuries Caused by Truck Accidents

Because of the speed, weight, force and velocity involved in truck and tractor-trailer crashes, serious injuries often result, like:

• Broken bones – fractures.
• Brain injuries – TBI’s, concussions, amnesia.
• Spinal cord & disc injuries – herniations.
• Lacerations, bruising & contusions.
• Head injuries, including to the eyes, vision & hearing.
• Amputations.
• Cervical, neck & shoulder  injuries — to muscles, tendons & ligaments.
• Death.

Compensation

If you or a loved one was injured in a truck or tractor-trailer crash, we will help you recover money damages for:

• Pain and suffering – for your physical injuries.
• Lost earnings – including future financial losses.
• Medical expenses – including future medical expenses.
• Emotional distress.