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Commercial vehicles, including trucks, busses, and trains, are used to transport people and goods all over the country. The drivers of these vehicles are specially trained to drive safely, but accidents do occur. Due to the size of these commercial vehicles, accidents are often massive, causing major, life-changing injuries for those involved.

Various factors can contribute to commercial vehicle accidents and it can be difficult to determine who was at fault. For this reason, it is important to contact the experienced trucking accident attorneys at Proner & Proner in Manhattan, New York. The legal team at our firm can help you get the compensation you deserve for your pain and suffering.

Trucking Accidents

Our trucking accident lawyers in Manhattan serve clients who have been injured by tractor-trailer trucks. Because tractor-trailers grossly outweigh other vehicles on the road, collisions with these trucks can cause massive injuries, property damage, and fatalities. Every year, thousands of people are injured as a result of being involved in a trucking accident. The attorneys at the Manhattan firm of Proner & Proner are committed to helping victims of trucking accidents obtain fair compensation for their injuries. Unfortunately, liability is often difficult to determine, since there are many factors that can lead to a trucking accident . Our attorneys in New York can help clients nationwide understand the law and their rights after being involved in a collision with a large truck.

Trucking accidents injure or kill thousands of people every year. In fact, in the year 2000 more than 4,900 trucks were involved in fatal crashes, in which at least 5,211 people lost their lives. A number of factors such as defective tires, driver negligence, and dangerous road conditions contributed to these fatal accidents.

Why are there such a high number of fatalities? To properly understand, it is important to consider all the factors in a trucking accident . Our attorneys in New York know that drivers are seriously at risk because truck drivers are often exhausted and not alert enough to avoid a potentially dangerous situation. The reason for this is simple: tractor-trailer companies require workers to drive extra-long hours, especially through the night. The pressure these companies put on their drivers to deliver goods drastically increases your risk of being involved in a trucking accident. Having tired, overworked, or stressed truck drivers on the roads makes traveling extremely dangerous for everyone – including the truck drivers themselves. Add alcohol, drugs, road rage, cell phone use, or slippery road conditions and the risk is even higher. If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, our attorneys can help.

To speak to our trucking accident attorneys in Manhattan, clients can contact Proner & Proner today.

Bus Accidents

Similar to the trucking accident, bus accidents can be extremely dangerous due to the size of the vehicle. Bus accidents are infrequent but dangerous and can be caused by harsh weather, poor road conditions, driver error, faulty roadway design, insufficient maintenance, and defective parts or products. The lawyers of Proner & Proner specialize in helping clients obtain compensation for their injuries after being involved in a bus accident.

There are many ways in which you may become a victim of a bus accident. Our lawyers can represent you, whether you were a passenger of the bus, a pedestrian, or a driver or passenger in another car. In some cases, some of our clients have been successful in recovering damages by filing suit against the bus manufacturer. Moreover, if you were a passenger, the bus company is required by law to provide you the restitution and/or compensation to which you are rightfully entitled. This goes for children injured on school buses as well. If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident, our attorneys can help.

To speak to one of our knowledgeable lawyers, contact Proner & Proner today. Your case review is free.

Train Accidents

Trains are a convenient method of transportation – they're fast, spacious, affordable, and convenient. Generally speaking, they are also relatively safe. Undoubtedly, however, there are rare occasions when a train derails or is involved in a train accident. At Proner & Proner, our attorneys help clients all over the country to obtain compensation for their injuries after being involved in a train crash.

There are several contributing factors that can increase the risk for train accidents. If train drivers break the law by consuming alcohol or taking drugs, or by disobeying general safety standards, trains can become extremely dangerous – even deadly. Faulty track, defective equipment, design flaws, and irregular maintenance on the part of railroad companies and train or equipment manufacturers make trains even more treacherous. These hazards account for the 3,000 train accidents and 1,000 train-related deaths that occur every year in the United States. If you have been injured in a train accident, our lawyers can help.

To speak to one of our experienced auto accident attorneys, clients are encouraged to contact Proner & Proner today.

Contact Our Trucking Accident Attorneys

If you have been injured in a train, bus, or trucking accident, contact the attorneys of Proner & Proner in New York. At our Manhattan-based firm, our attorneys have the specialized knowledge necessary to successfully represent you in a commercial vehicle accident case.