Case Study: New York City Truck Accident

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Written byLoyda GomezParalegal & Office ManagerB.A.Sc., Political Science & Government, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY), 22+ years at The Orlow Firm, Bilingual: English and Spanish

Updated: May 10, 2026 · 2 min read

Truck accidents can be complex cases to resolve as they involve numerous factors. Of course, the firm understands that the plaintiff and the defendant may have good reasons as to why their sides should win. However, we ensure our clients that our experienced truck accident lawyers will work to pursue appropriate treatment and fair compensation given the facts of the case. In this situation, a 23-year-old man was subjected to a truck accident that resulted in severe injuries. The truck actually crossed the double yellow line and hit the unsuspecting client. This happened in New York City, Manhattan, at 57th Street. This is one of the busiest streets in the city. Our client unfortunately cannot pursue a career as a police officer. Our team was also very much aware that the truck company only had a million dollars in coverage, which will not be enough for the treatment and compensation needed by our client. To find a solution to this, instead of focusing on the truck company entirely, we tried to find a way to gain more benefits that our client deserves. This was done by proving that the truck company and the beverage company it worked for did not have a contractor-employee relationship, but rather an employer-employee relationship. Under New York's doctrine of respondeat superior, this means the beverage company should be directly responsible for the compensation of our client. This also opened a window of opportunity to request for more benefits and treatment options for our client. At The Orlow Firm we believe in the policy of working with what we have, and we work diligently to pursue fair benefits and appropriate compensation for our clients in their respective cases. The Orlow Firm understands the difficulty of dealing with truck accidents and we make it a priority to keep our clients updated in every step of the legal processes that are taking place. We make sure that they are made aware of the options they have depending on the progress of their respective cases. If you have been injured in a truck accident, you can contact The Orlow Firm at our New York City offices. We provide free consultations with one of our lawyers, and may provide you help regarding vehicular accident cases.

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Paralegal & Office ManagerB.A.Sc., Political Science & Government, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY), 22+ years at The Orlow Firm, Bilingual: English and Spanish

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