Law Firm, Trolman Glaser & Lichtman Tells What to Do If You Are Injured In a NYC Truck Accident

    NEW YORK, NY, May 20, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Two people suffered serious injuries when they were involved in a fuel tanker crash on Bellmore's Sunrise Highway on the 11th of December last year. The fuel tanker then exploded, threatening to engulf the entire neighborhood. The tanker that was carrying 12,000 gallons of fuel is reported to have driven straight into a Hyundai that has stopped at a red right.

In most such cases, the most likely cause of the accident is lack of concentration on the part of the truck driver. This is usually caused by fatigue, substance abuse, and other reasons. Another common cause of such accidents is mechanical failure. It is important that you know what to do if you are injured in a NYC truck accident in case you are ever involved in such an accident.

The first step should be assessing your injuries and those of other people in the vehicle. You should call 911 if there is anyone who needs medical attention. You should also assess the injuries of the person in the other car, irrespective of who caused the accident. Next, move to safety. Taking the example of the Bellmore accident, the occupants of the Hyundai would have perished had they not moved away from the fuel tanker.

The next step is contacting the police. When they arrive, give them a statement of the accident. Make it as complete and factual as possible. Whereas it is important not to hide anything, you should not reveal your emotions, interpretations, and thoughts as this could work against you when the case goes to trial.

Next, exchange information with the other driver. Document the scene of the accident and take pictures if you can. You should not talk to the insurance company or the representatives of the trucking company who try to contact you. The next step is getting medical attention.

At any moment between these steps, contact your attorney. The law firm of Trolman, Glaser & Lichtman offers free initial consultative sessions, including virtual sessions. Contact the law firm through 1-888-484-5529 or reach it through http://www.tgllaw.com/Contact.shtml for tips on what to do if you are injured in a NYC truck accident and for an assessment of your case.

About New York City's Personal Injury Law Firm Trolman, Glaser & Lichtman:

The personal injury attorneys at Trolman, Glaser & Lichtman, P.C. (TGL) have been representing clients in personal injury lawsuits since 1970. You need not worry about conflict of interest because the law firm only represents victims, not insurance companies or plaintiffs. The law firm, whose website is http://www.tgllaw.com has cut a niche for itself in personal injury lawsuits and it has been very successful with over $1,000,000,000 in payouts.

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