Nearly four percent of the injuries sustained in accidents happening in New York are caused by large trucks. 86 percent of fatalities and approximately 77 percent of those injured are the passengers and drivers of the smaller vehicles involved in an accident with a commercial truck. The truck accident lawyer can level the playing field by aggressively pursuing the maximum compensation for you and your family. Compensation That Can Be Recovered? Compensation for damages and injuries resulting from a truck accident is typically separated into two types: economic and non economic. In some cases, punitive damages may be available. Economic truck accident damages try to recompense the injured victim and his/her family for their monetary losses, including: Current Medical Expenses: This may include hospital care fees, surgery, emergency room visits, assistive devices and appointments with medical professionals. Future Medical Expenses: In some cases, the injuries sustaine...