Delivery trucks are typically much larger than the average car, and much heavier too. Medium-weight trucks have a gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating between 10,000 and 26,000 pounds, while heavy-weight trucks are over 26,000 pounds. Compared to an average car’s weight of around 3,000 to 6,000 pounds, delivery trucks pose a serious threat to drivers in an accident. In fact, research indicates that the majority of people killed in truck crashes are actually the occupants of other vehicles! If you were involved in a delivery truck accident, a lawyer can guide you on the next steps to take. Book a free consultation with truck accident attorneys like Shaevitz & Shaevitz in NYC to learn what your case may be worth!
Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer FAQs
After a delivery truck accident, you may be left with more than just injuries. Often, our clients come with a lot of questions, too. With our extensive legal experience, we’ll do our best to answer any questions you may have and guide you through the compensation process.
Common questions we hear include:
Who Pays My Medical Bills?
After a car accident, you may have serious and even life-changing injuries. This is especially true for those in a delivery truck crash, as they’re more likely to sustain severe damage to their person and their property.
Seeking medical care after an accident is necessary, both for your safety and to establish a record of your injuries. However, medical bills are expensive, and the more care you need, the more likely you are to feel the financial impact. Fortunately, as your personal injury lawyers, we help you understand who pays for your medical bills!
In New York State, all eligible drivers are entitled to no-fault benefits. These benefits cover basic economic damages like medical bills and lost wages, and come directly from your car’s PIP insurance. The coverage extends up to $50,000 and is available to eligible drivers regardless of fault.
To ensure you receive no-fault benefits, be sure to file a claim within 30 days of the accident. As your truck accident attorneys, we will help you file the claim to cover eligible medical bills.
What If My Insurance Settlement Is Low?
In New York State, we use a modified comparative negligence system (as of 2026) for car accident cases. This system allows more than one party to be at fault for an accident, but your percentage of fault determines whether you’re eligible for further compensation.
To be able to recover non-economic damages, you’ll need to be 50% at fault or less. If you’re even 51% at fault for the accident, you cannot seek compensation beyond no-fault benefits.
Clients eligible for further compensation (and whose injuries surpass the serious injury threshold) will need to enter a negotiation with the insurance company of the other driver.
Typically, an insurance agent will reach out to you after an accident to discuss the case. They will listen to your side of the story, ask questions, and make you an offer for coverage. However, the first offer is often far below what you deserve.
If you’ve received a lowball offer from an insurance company, contact delivery truck accident lawyers like Shaevitz & Shaevitz! We help negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf, protecting your compensation and fighting for what you deserve.
How Can a Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer Help?
Ultimately, your compensation is in the hands of the insurance company (or the judge/jury, if the case goes all the way to trial). But as your truck accident lawyer, Shaevitz & Shaevitz help build your case to demonstrate the fault of the other party.
By gathering evidence like:
- Witness statements
- Medical records
- Expert testimony
- Police reports
- Pictures from the crash
- Surveillance footage
We will help inform the insurance agency’s decision. We have the ability to estimate what your compensation should be, based on your percentage of fault and the extent of your injuries, and we will hold the insurance company to those standards.
If the insurance company refuses to pay you what you deserve, we are ready and willing to take your case to court. There, we will demonstrate the fault of the other party, protect your interests, and fight for fair compensation in front of a judge or jury.
How Long Is the Statute of Limitations on a Truck Accident Case?
In general, New York State gives victims 3 years from the date of the accident to file a claim. But the longer you wait, the more complicated your case may become.
If a settlement can’t be reached with the insurance company, the claim may go to trial. But trials may take two or more years to reach a verdict!
The faster you act, the better your chances are of recovering the compensation you deserve.
Additionally, if the government is partially responsible for any reason, the statute of limitations is shorter. Typically, you’ll have 90 days to file a claim against the city or state, so prompt action is incredibly important.
Trust a Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer Like Shaevitz & Shaevitz in NYC!
Delivery trucks are large and cause significant damage in an accident. If you’re hurt in a truck crash, you may need a lawyer by your side! At Shaevitz & Shaevitz, we provide legal advice to help you file your claims on time. And, in negotiations with the insurance company or in a trial, we help represent your interests and fight for fair compensation!
To learn what your case may be worth, book a free consultation with us in Queens, NY. As your delivery truck accident lawyers, we will answer your questions and fight for your recovery.
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