Robert J. Tincani, 75, was killed in a truck accident on the New York State Thruway in Chili after being struck by a tractor-trailer. According to a report in the Democrat and Chronicle, the fatal collision occurred on the Thruway’s westbound lanes, near mile marker 367, between Exit 46 in Henrietta and Exit 47 in LeRoy, Genesee County.
Ongoing Investigation
Emon Sidikki, 22, was driving an SUV west when he struck the rear bumper of a truck driven by Tincani. The SUV became disabled in the right lane and Tincani pulled onto the north shoulder. The two men then exchanged information outside their vehicles.
Tincani was walking back to his vehicle when another westbound tractor-trailer driven by 40-year-old Ivan Solonyshyn of Brooklyn struck the disabled SUV before overturning and striking Tincani. The victim died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. Also, no arrests were reported pending an official investigation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased victim for their tragic and heartbreaking loss.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Truck accidents have the potential to result in major injuries or even fatalities. Here are some of the main causes of truck accidents:
• Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
• Distracted driving
• Fatigued or drowsy driving — operating a truck without taking breaks required under federal Hours-of-Service (HOS) regulations
• Reckless driving
• Speeding
• Following too closely
• Lack of proper truck maintenance
Liability in Truck Accident Cases
There are a number of parties who can be held liable for truck accidents. The truck driver who causes the accident because of impaired driving, distracted driving, fatigued driving, speeding and other types of negligence (carelessness) can be held accountable. The truck driver’s employer — usually a trucking company or a large retailer or corporation — can also be held liable. Generally, the employer is legally responsible for the actions of its employees when they are on the job. Additionally, a trucking company may be held liable for negligent (careless) hiring and negligent retention of its drivers.
In some cases where the truck driver doesn’t own the truck, a claim may be made against the truck’s owner as well. Sometimes, if a third-party company loaded the cargo improperly, this may cause the load to fall off and injure others on the road or cause a jackknifing accident. In such situations, a cargo company may bear liability. If you have been injured in a truck accident or a tractor-trailer accident, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced truck accident lawyer who can help determine fault and liability, as well as compile crucial evidence that will be invaluable in proving your case.
Contacting an Experienced Lawyer
Victims who have been injured in truck accidents may be able to seek compensation for damages including, but not limited to, medical expenses, lost income and benefits, hospitalization, rehabilitation, permanent injuries, disabilities, past and future pain and suffering, etc. Families of deceased accident victims may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit seeking compensation for damages such as lost future income, funeral costs, medical expenses, pain and suffering, etc.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, or if you have lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident caused by a negligent or careless driver, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options, and also fight hard to recover just compensation for you.
For over 51 years, our skilled attorneys have established a proven track record of helping injured victims. Our law firm recently recovered $5,600,000 for a bicyclist who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident, and $3,000,000 for a pedestrian who was hit by a car, and $2,000,000 in a hit-and-run accident, and the full $1,000,000 insurance policy for a pedestrian who was hit by a truck, and $4,625,000 for a driver who was in a car and was hit by a van, and $2,500,000 for a man who fell through an improperly secured hole. Also, one of our clients obtained a verdict for $43,940,000 and another of our clients got a verdict for $23,500,000, both in medical malpractice cases.
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Source: https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2023/04/18/one-dead-after-crash-on-ny-state-thruway-in-chili/70124950007/