Kingston Truck Accident Injury Lawyer

When you’re represented by Mainetti & Mainetti, we will pore through the evidence to get a 360-degree view of what happened in your accident and who should be held responsible. We work with experienced specialists in the investigation, including accident reconstruction professionals and mechanical engineers.

After A Truck Accident, We Push Back Against Insurance Companies

Our legal team at Mainetti & Mainetti has been involved in countless trucking accident cases over the last several decades. We offer personalized attention and expertise to our clients; no two cases are the same. We have successfully guided many clients through the litigation process, obtaining the maximum compensation again and again. Some of the questions we’ll explore are:

What condition was the driver in?

What condition was the truck in? When was its most recent inspection?

What information did the trucking company have about the driver’s employment history?

Does the driver have a history of lapses in attention or judgment?

Could the driver have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol?

Ulster County Truck Injuries By The Numbers

Year	2020	2021	2022
Total Truck Crashes	184	212	220

Using compiled police report statistics, there were 220 crashes in Ulster County in 2022 that involved either a fatality, a personal injury, or property damage. The factors contributing to these crashes include:

Passing Lane Improper Use 48
Driver Inattention/Distraction 35
Failure to Yield 21
Following Too Closely 21
Unsafe Speed 18

The most common places where Ulster County truck injury accidents occurred were:

1. City of Kingston – 34 Truck Injury Accidents
2. Town of Ulster – 32 Truck Injury Accidents
3. Town of New Paltz – 23 Truck Injury Accidents
4. Town of Saugerties – 19 Truck Injury Accidents
5. Lloyd – 15 Truck Injury Accidents
6. Rosendale – 13 Truck Injury Accidents
7. Marlborough – 13 Truck Injury Accidents
8. Wawarsing – 11 Truck Injury Accidents
9. Plattekill – 11 Truck Injury Accidents
10. Town of Woodstock: 10 Truck Injury Accidents

We Fight for Ulster County Trucking Accident Victims

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Violations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) were created to enhance vehicle safety by overseeing the trucking industry. Since many trucks travel across state lines, these regulations apply nationwide. When companies violate these laws for profit or convenience and cause accidents or injuries as a result, seeking full compensation for their misconduct is justified. The FMCSR governs requirements such as mandatory breaks for truck drivers, accurate logbooks, adherence to local traffic laws, proper vehicle maintenance (including lights, brakes, tires, etc.), maintaining a valid Commercial Driver’s License, and more.

Overloaded Truck Accidents

Under federal guidelines, trucks crossing state lines should not exceed a weight of 80,000 pounds. Exceeding this limit makes it significantly harder to control and stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of brake system failures. Overloading can also lead to the collapse or damage of roads and infrastructure not built to handle such weight. Furthermore, if the cargo is improperly loaded or off-center, it can dangerously affect the truck’s stability and control.

Truck-tire Blowouts

Truck tire blowouts often occur due to underinflation, which causes the steel, rubber, and fabric layers of the tire to flex under the combined pressure of the road and the vehicle’s weight. Blowouts are more common in warmer weather, as increased friction and higher speeds contribute to the problem, potentially leading to a partial or complete loss of vehicle control. But who’s responsible? It could be the driver—were they driving recklessly or hit a pothole or road debris? It might be the trucking company—did they fail to maintain the tires or overload the truck? Or it could even be the tire manufacturer. We’ll thoroughly investigate the evidence to determine who is liable.

Tired Truck Driver Accidents

A recent 33-month truck causation study by the FMCSA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 87% of trucking accidents are the result of driver error. A significant contributor to this is the pressure on truck drivers to work excessively long shifts, increasing the risk of fatigue or physical impairment, which endangers everyone on the road. To determine fault, we will consult with experts, cross-check logbooks and other records, and carefully examine the driver’s employment history and the trucking company’s operating procedures.