New York City, NY · Truck accident · 2026
Top-Ranked Truck Accident Lawyers in New York City
The ranking
Top New York City truck accident lawyers
This is the overall personal injury ranking for New York City. Confirm a firm handles truck accident cases before you hire.
- 1Top scoreBar check pending
The Law Offices of Richard M. Kenny
4.9363 Google reviews· New YorkGoogle Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 1.5
- Score
- 93.8/100
- 2Bar check pending
Hill & Moin LLP - Accident Attorneys
5.0183 Google reviews· New YorkGoogle Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 3.5
- Score
- 92.1/100
- 3Most reviewedBar check pending
Greenstein & Pittari, LLP
4.9848 Google reviews· New YorkGoogle Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 2.5
- Score
- 91.3/100
- 4Bar check pending
The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C.
4.9735 Google reviews· New YorkGoogle Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 4.5
- Score
- 86.3/100
- 5Bar check pending
New York City Personal Injury Attorney at Law, Brandon J. Broderick
5.0172 Google reviews· New YorkGoogle Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #11 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 7.0
- Score
- 83.2/100
- 6Bar check pending
Cohan Law Firm - New York City Injury & Accident Lawyer
5.0627 Google reviews· New YorkGoogle Maps position: #11 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 7.5
- Score
- 83.1/100
- 7Bar check pending
Law Offices of Jay S. Knispel Personal Injury Lawyers - New York City
5.095 Google reviews· New YorkGoogle Maps position: #10 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 8.0
- Score
- 80.0/100
- 8Bar check pending
NYC Injury Attorneys P.C.
4.986 Google reviews· New YorkGoogle Maps position: #5 for "personal injury attorney", #14 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 9.5
- Score
- 73.9/100
- 9Bar check pending
The Rothenberg Law Firm Accident And Injury Lawyers
4.9271 Google reviews· New YorkGoogle Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #12 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 9.5
- Score
- 73.8/100
- 10Bar check pending
Shulman & Hill - Manhattan Personal Injury Lawyer
4.9528 Google reviews· New YorkGoogle Maps position: #8 for "personal injury attorney", #13 for "car accident lawyer"
- Avg. map position
- 10.5
- Score
- 71.3/100
Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank
Know this
What makes truck accident cases different
- 1
Federal safety rules for commercial drivers (hours of service, maintenance, drug testing) can help prove fault.
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Trucking companies usually carry much higher insurance limits than private drivers.
- 3
Key evidence like electronic logging data and dashcam footage can be lost if it is not requested quickly.
Checklist
Evidence to save now
- The truck's company name and USDOT number (on the cab door)
- Photos of the truck, trailer and cargo
- Police report and any citation issued
- Witness contact details
- Medical records and bills
Before you sign
Questions to ask a lawyer
- 1.Have you taken trucking companies to trial, not just settled?
- 2.How quickly will you send a letter asking them to preserve the truck's data?
- 3.Do you work with accident reconstruction experts?
New York
Rules that affect your claim
Filing deadline
3 years
For most injury claims (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214).
Fault rule
Pure comparative fault
You can recover damages even if you were mostly at fault, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 1411)
Car insurance
No-fault state
Your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays your medical bills and some lost wages first, no matter who caused the crash. You can sue the at-fault driver only if your injuries meet the state's threshold.
Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.
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FAQ
Common questions
How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in New York?
In most cases, 3 years from the date of the injury (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 214). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.
What if I was partly at fault for my injury in New York?
You can recover damages even if you were mostly at fault, but your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (N.Y. C.P.L.R. § 1411)
Is New York a no-fault car insurance state?
New York is a no-fault state. Your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage pays your medical bills and some lost wages first, no matter who caused the crash. You can sue the at-fault driver only if your injuries meet the state's threshold.
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