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.
Mainetti & Mainetti P.C.’s Kingston personal injury law office is located at 130 N Front St, #300, Kingston, NY 12401.
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ContactAfter 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:
- City of Kingston – 34 Truck Injury Accidents
- Town of Ulster – 32 Truck Injury Accidents
- Town of New Paltz – 23 Truck Injury Accidents
- Town of Saugerties – 19 Truck Injury Accidents
- Lloyd – 15 Truck Injury Accidents
- Rosendale – 13 Truck Injury Accidents
- Marlborough – 13 Truck Injury Accidents
- Wawarsing – 11 Truck Injury Accidents
- Plattekill – 11 Truck Injury Accidents
- 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.
Ulster County Truck Accident Injury Results
No. We work on a contingency-fee basis. That means you owe us nothing unless we recover money for you.
Three years from the date of the collision. If a town, county or other public entity is involved, a Notice of Claim may be due in as little as 90 days, so call us right away.
Police data show 240 truck crashes in Ulster County during 2023. 206 caused only property damage, 33 caused injuries, and one was fatal. That’s more than four crashes every week.
Town of Ulster (8 injuries), Marlborough (6 injuries + 1 fatality), Lloyd, Rosendale and Wawarsing (3 each), Saugerties (2) and the City of Kingston (2).
Following too closely (8)
Improper passing/lane use (7)
Failure to yield right of way (5)
Driver inattention/distraction (4)
They peak on weekdays, especially Mondays (51 crashes) and between noon and 3 p.m. March was the worst month (28 crashes).
Medical bills (past & future), rehabilitation, lost wages and earning capacity, property loss, pain & suffering, and, when warranted, wrongful-death or punitive damages.
Liability may extend to the trucking company (hiring/training/maintenance lapses), freight broker or shipper (overloads), a repair shop, or even a tire or brake manufacturer.
Yes. Violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations such as hours-of-service limits, maintenance rules, logbook falsification, weight limits, etc. can establish negligence and increase settlement value.
We secure the driver’s logs, black-box (ECM) data, dash-cam footage, maintenance records, police reports, witness statements and perform accident-reconstruction with engineers to pinpoint fault.
Roughly 90 % of our truck cases settle before trial, but we build every file as if a jury will decide, maximizing leverage for a top-dollar settlement.
Call 911 and get medical help.
Photograph the scene, vehicles and any skid marks.
Exchange information but don’t discuss fault.
Avoid posting on social media.
Notify your own insurer.
Call us at 845-600-0000 for a free consultation—the sooner we start, the stronger your claim.
