Recreational Vehicle (RV) Accidents In Syracuse, New York

Jed Dietrich, Esq., Is a Recognized Super Lawyer Committed to Defending the Rights of RV Accident Victims in Syracuse and Across Onondaga County. If You, or a Loved One, Have Been Injured by a Reckless RV Driver, The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. Could Help You Secure the Compensation You Need and the Justice You Deserve.

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The “RV bubble” has long since burst, but it likely put tens of thousands of new campers, trailers, and trucks on the road. Many of these RVs are manned by motorists who have little to no experience operating vehicles that can span up to 45 feet in length.

You do not have to pay the price for another driver’s inexperience or inattention. If you or a loved one has been injured in a collision that was not your fault, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. could help you assert your rights to a fair recovery. Please send us a message online, or call us at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to an experienced RV accident lawyer near Syracuse and schedule your 100% free, no-obligation consultation as soon as possible.

An Overview Of RV Accident Claims: What You Need To Know Before Filing An RV Accident Lawsuit

Although many RV accidents are triggered by the same sorts of mistakes that cause most other collisions, the sheer size of these vehicles can present several novel risks.

Accidents are common, with many caused by factors that include the following:

1. Excessive speed;
2. Driver fatigue;
3. Strong winds;
4. Inattention to blind spots; and
5. Overloading and improper weight distribution.

Any collision involving an RV, some of which weigh as much as 20,000 pounds, has the potential to end in catastrophe. Unfortunately, even victims with no-fault insurance and comprehensive health coverage often struggle to make ends meet, sometimes making the prospect of long-term recovery seem borderline unobtainable.

However, you may have options beyond uncertainty. Filing an RV accident lawsuit could help secure the resources you need to begin reclaiming your independence, but only if you are proactive and only if your claim meets the high standards set by New York’s courts.

The Four Main Elements Of An RV Accident Lawsuit

New York is a no-fault state, which means that most accident victims are expected to seek financial relief through their own insurance company before taking further action.

If your policy cannot provide the relief that you need, then you may be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit if you meet the following criteria:

1. You suffered serious injuries; and
2. An act injured you, or acts of negligence.

Meeting these two criteria means that you most likely have standing to file a lawsuit.

However, what many people do not realize is that, even after establishing standing, claims must typically meet several other conditions to avoid dismissal. In general, a personal injury lawsuit must establish each of the following elements:

1. Duty of Care: You can only file a personal injury lawsuit if the person who caused your accident had a legal obligation to refrain from engaging in the act, or acts, that triggered your accident. This obligation is termed a “duty of care.”
2. Breach of Duty: You must be able to establish that the at-fault driver breached their duty of care by acting negligently. In the context of an RV accident lawsuit, this is often accomplished by proving that the defendant broke the law or failed to maintain their vehicle to a reasonable standard of care.
3. Causation: Almost every plaintiff in a car accident lawsuit must be prepared to demonstrate how the at-fault driver’s negligence caused their accident and their injuries.
4. Damages: A New York court can only award compensation if the accident caused you to suffer certain types of physical, financial, or emotional losses. These losses are referred to as “damages.”

Establishing each of these four elements is not always straightforward, especially if you sustained serious injuries and there are any unanswered questions about who should bear the blame for your accident.

Furthermore, any claim filed against a different type of defendant, such as an RV dealership or a vehicle manufacturer, could be measured against a very different set of legal standards.

The Potential Defendants In An RV Collision Claim

Any personal injury lawsuit involving a large recreational vehicle has the potential to be much more complex than a claim against the driver of a standard sedan or pick-up truck.

Depending on the circumstances of your collision, any one or more of the following parties could be named as a defendant:

1. An RV driver;
2. A passenger inside the RV;
3. Another motorist;
4. An RV dealership; and
5. An RV manufacturer or parts-maker.

Identifying the proper defendants typically requires launching an extensive investigation into the causes of your accident. These types of investigations can be time-consuming and may need access to resources that only an attorney can provide effectively. Still, they are an essential step in overcoming the sorts of legal roadblocks that could otherwise cast doubt on your claim.

How The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. Could Help You Overcome Obstacles On The Road To Recovery

If you have been injured in an accident that you know was not your fault, you might be inclined to file a claim and “let the evidence speak for itself.” Unfortunately, evidence that seems ironclad, such as a dashcam recording or testimony from a very cooperative eyewitness, can often be undermined by an insurance adjuster.

Some accidents can also be much more complex than they appear. You might be able to prove that another driver’s negligence caused your collision. Still, there could have been other factors, like a manufacturing defect or equipment installation oversight, that contributed to the crash.

In many cases, these other factors can provide a cause to file additional claims against additional defendants. And filing these claims could not only improve your odds of recovering damages, but also of obtaining more compensation than you would receive from an individual driver and their insurance company.

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has spent decades filing, fighting, and winning high-stakes RV collision claims. Our attorneys have the training and the experience needed to accomplish all of the following:

1. Investigate the causes of your accident;
2. Identify the proper defendants;
3. Obtain and interpret evidence to establish fault;
4. Anticipate and overcome potential defenses; and
5. Negotiate a fair settlement—or take your case to court.

A recognized U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firm, we know what it takes to build a compelling, evidence-based claim for recovery, and we have the results to prove it. Please send us a message online or call us at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to an RV crash attorney near Syracuse and schedule your free consultation.

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Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 1-866-529-5334 so that our aggressive, tenacious, and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Syracuse, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!

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