SHIM LAW
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A truck accident in Queens requires acting quickly and fighting aggressively through a legal representative. In Queens, commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, which is 20 times heavier than a normal car.
So just imagine the injuries caused by a truck accident in Queens can be catastrophic and at the same time life-threatening. The worst part comes when the trucking company’s lawyers and insurance adjusters start investigating and working fast to plan excuses against you.
This is where Shim Law Group P.C. has been helping truck accident victims across Queens for decades. We have recovered maximum compensation for our injured clients since 2006.
You can call us anytime at (718) 878-1177 to book a free face-to-face consultation with our experienced attorneys. We don’t charge fees unless we win your case, and that’s a promise of a contingency fee throughout the case.
Truck accidents in Queens are serious not only because commercial vehicles, such as semi-trucks, are heavy, but also because they regularly operate on Queens’ roads, where pedestrians, cyclists, and car drivers are changing routes and overtaking. This constant situation on the road increases the risk of sudden collisions with heavy, high-speed trucks.
Queens is the largest and one of the busiest boroughs for commercial truck traffic. Major routes in Queens are always filled with thousands of heavy commercial and semi-trucks daily. This constant flow of heavy vehicles, traffic congestion, tight delivery pressure, and impatient drivers create high-risk road-accident situations every single day.
In NYC, commercial trucks have to operate under federal regulations and New York City truck accident regulations, and they are maintained through multiple parties. So, truck accidents in Queens don’t always occur due to a single person’s mistake. Most of them are drivers, companies, loaders, and maintenance crews.
Consideration: Identifying every responsible party is what makes the difference in your case. An experienced Queens truck accident lawyer can identify every liable party with proper investigation and fight for your full compensation.
Important Consideration: If you wanted to make claims against a government agency’s vehicle in Queens in 2026, it would require a Notice of Claim that must be filed within 90 days of your truck accident. An experienced lawyer can handle this process correctly and ensure it is filed on time and in the proper manner.
We handle 18-wheeler truck crash cases throughout Queens. Fully loaded semi-trucks, running at high speed on the highway. The consequences of these crashes are often catastrophic and sometimes turn into a fatal. These cases most of the time happen for the truck driver, the trucking company, and breaking federal FMCSA regulations.
Delivery trucks are commonly operating commercial vehicles on the streets of Queens. We represent victims who have been seriously injured by these vehicles on Queens Road. Both the driver and the delivery company may share legal responsibility for your injuries.
Garbage trucks operate on early morning routes, often in low-visibility conditions. We manage every step of the legal process, including the strict government Notice-of-Claim Deadlines. We know missing these deadlines can cost you your right to compensation entirely.
Construction trucks have to carry unsecured materials and oversized loads, which could be a daily dangerous hazard for people on local streets and highways. We handle cases that are often caused by falling cargo, wide-load collisions, and accidents near active construction zones where proper safety rules and regulations were fully ignored.
Tanker trucks carry fuel, chemicals, and other hazardous materials that made dangers go far beyond the initial impact. We investigate the entire case and handle cases involving fires, toxic spills, chemical exposure, and explosions. These cases require strong documentation and expert support to build a strong claim.
Smaller commercial trucks and vans may not carry the same size as an 18-wheeler, but they can also cause serious truck accidents and cause injuries that victims may not like to suffer in Queens. We help people who are injured in places where box trucks often block visibility and create dangerous situations for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Truck accident settlements are significantly larger than car accident cases. Because commercial trucks are legally required to carry a minimum of $750,000 in liability insurance, and many carry $1 million or even more.
But it fully depends on the truck and the company’s size. Most of the time, multiple parties are responsible for an accident, and each one usually has separate insurance coverage. So instead of depending on a single insurance policy, victims can claim from multiple sources of compensation with the help of an expert legal team.
So, the Total Compensation Amount Grows Because:
If you lost a family member in a Queens truck accident, you will get recover costs for funeral and burial expenses, the loss of financial support, the loss of companionship, and the suffering the loved one went through before they died during the hospitalization period. Wrongful death claims must be filed within two years in New York, so you shouldn’t delay.
Punitive damages are different from regular compensation because they are only counted in cases after lawyer proves that negligence was intentional. You must show that the defendant acted negligently and maliciously for the safety of their company’s driver and manufacturing management teams.
The steps you take within an hour after a Queens truck accident would directly affect the strength of your claim for higher compensation. Follow these steps with one responsibility carefully and smartly:
Shim Law Group, P.C. is a decades-old, experienced, and trusted truck accident law firm. Respected attorneys of our firm have been managing truck accident cases across Queens for over 20+ years. Our legal team combines deep regulatory knowledge, smart investigative techniques, and aggressive negotiation tactics to maximize final compensation for medical bills, lost wages, physical pain, and personal suffering.
After truck accidents in Queens, NYC, every hour matters. Because evidence can disappear, witnesses can be bought with money, and strict deadlines can permanently affect your overall compensation. So the sooner you hire an experienced legal team on your side, the stronger your case becomes.
Our attorneys are ready to review your situation, clearly explain your legal scope, and take immediate action. Contact Shim Law Group P.C. today to schedule your free consultation.
Call us now at +1 (718) 878-1177 or fill out our online form and speak directly with our Queens truck accident attorneys in the office.
In most cases, you have 3 years from the date of your accident to file a truck accident injury lawsuit under New York law.
Shim Law Group handles all Queens truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no legal fees unless we win your case.
In general, truck accident settlements in New York often fall into these ranges:
Yes. If you were found 20% at fault and your damages total $500,000, you could still recover $400,000.
The most critical evidence includes the truck’s black box and the Electronic Logging Device recording of speed, braking, and hours driven.
New York courts will examine and investigate the actual working relationship through expert legal teams, not just what a contract labels the driver.
We represent truck accident victims across every Queens neighborhood, including Bayside, Flushing, Jamaica, Astoria, Forest Hills, Long Island City, Jackson Heights, Woodside, Ridgewood, Richmond Hill, Ozone Park, Elmhurst, Corona, and all surrounding areas.
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