Practice Area
Aggressive Defense for Commercial Trucking Clients Operating in New York
Morris Duffy Alonso Faley & Pitcoff represents trucking companies, motor carriers, freight operators, and long-haul drivers from across the country in transportation-related litigation arising within New York State. Our attorneys understand the complexities of this highly regulated industry and bring experience in both personal injury defense and coverage litigation unique to trucking operations. We defend a wide range of transportation-related claims, from minor collisions and soft tissue injuries to catastrophic injury and wrongful death lawsuits, and regularly appear in New York State and Federal Courts, as well as mandatory arbitration forums.
Truck accident litigation requires more than just automobile liability experience. Our attorneys are skilled in navigating the unique challenges faced by commercial drivers and carriers, including application of New York's No-Fault Law, serious injury threshold analysis under Insurance Law § 5102(d), coverage disputes between primary and excess insurers, cargo and property damage defense, coordination with workers' compensation carriers, and liability disputes involving multiple vehicles or contractors. We also coordinate early with accident reconstruction experts, medical professionals, and trucking industry consultants to build strong, evidence-based defenses.
Our firm is available for immediate response to trucking accidents, including scene investigations, evidence preservation, and driver interviews. We assist our clients with rapid evaluation of liability and damages to determine early resolution opportunities or trial strategy. In addition to trial and arbitration work, our in-house Appellate Practice Team supports trucking clients with appellate briefing and oral argument, post-verdict motions and error preservation, arbitration award challenges, and legal issue monitoring throughout litigation. This seamless collaboration between trial and appellate counsel ensures consistency and continuity across every phase of the case.