Nassau County Truck Accident Lawyer

Injured in a Truck Accident in Nassau County? We Fight to Get You Paid.

Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. has protected seriously injured New Yorkers for five decades. If you or a loved one were hurt in a collision involving a semi-truck, 18-wheeler, tractor trailer, or big rig, our attorneys are ready to hold negligent parties accountable and pursue the maximum compensation you deserve.

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Serving Nassau County | No Recovery, No Fee | 5-Star Rated | Named Super Lawyers

Trusted by Nassau County Injury Victims for Five Decades

• Named Super Lawyers — an honor reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in New York
• AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell for professional excellence
• Five decades of courtroom and settlement results for seriously injured clients
• No Recovery, No Fee — you pay nothing unless we win
• 24/7 availability including home and hospital visits
• Proudly based in Garden City, NY — right in the heart of Nassau County

Truck Accidents Are Not Ordinary Car Accidents

When a fully loaded big rig or commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle on the Long Island Expressway, Sunrise Highway, or the Northern State Parkway, the results can be catastrophic. These vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. The injuries they cause — spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, crushed limbs, and wrongful death — are in a different category entirely.

What makes these cases even more complex is who you're up against. Trucking companies, their insurers, and corporate defense attorneys move fast after a big truck accident. Evidence gets collected, logs get reviewed, and legal strategies get set in motion before most victims even leave the hospital.

You need an experienced legal team that moves just as fast.

How Our Truck Accident Attorneys Build Your Case

At Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C., our attorneys pursue every available avenue of liability in truck accident claims. Commercial truck accidents often involve multiple responsible parties, and identifying all of them matters.

We investigate:

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hours-of-service violations
• Driver fatigue, drunk driving, and distracted driving by commercial operators
• Improper truck maintenance, defective brakes, and equipment failures
• Overloaded or improperly secured cargo
• Trucking company negligence in hiring, training, and supervision
• Black box data, driver logs, and cell phone records

Whether it's a semi-truck accident on the I-495, an 18-wheeler running a red light near Hempstead, or a tractor trailer rear-ending a vehicle on the Southern State Parkway, our attorneys know how to build a compelling, evidence-backed case.

Why Nassau County Residents Choose Miller, Montiel & Strano

Every case is handled by a partner — not a paralegal. From your first call to your final resolution, the same attorney manages your file. That is not how most large personal injury firms operate.

Specific differentiators:

• Senior Partner Steven Miller, Esq. has tried cases for five decades and secured numerous seven-figure verdicts for catastrophically injured clients
• Managing Partner Catherine M. Montiel, Esq. joined the firm in 1994 and became partner in 2001 — she brings decades of focused personal injury litigation experience
• Partner David M. Strano, Esq. has been with the firm since 1993 and is known for keeping clients thoroughly informed throughout every stage of their case
• The firm is selective — if they cannot give a case 100%, they will not take it
• Attorneys make home and hospital visits and take calls around the clock

The result: 5-star reviews across the web and a long-standing reputation as one of Nassau County's most trusted personal injury firms.

What Our Clients Say

"I was hit by a tractor trailer on the LIE and had no idea where to turn. Miller, Montiel & Strano handled everything from the beginning. They visited me in the hospital and never left me guessing about my case. The settlement was more than I expected."
— Nassau County Client

How the Process Works

1. Free Consultation — Call 516-363-5003 or submit your case online. We review your situation with no cost and no obligation.
2. Investigation — We immediately begin gathering evidence: police reports, truck black box data, driver logs, witness statements, and camera footage.
3. Demand and Negotiation — We build a strong demand package and negotiate aggressively with the trucking company's insurers.
4. Litigation if Necessary — If the insurer refuses a fair offer, we take the case to Nassau County Supreme Court and try it to verdict.
5. Resolution — You receive the compensation you deserve. We only collect a fee if we recover money for you.

Frequently Asked Questions: Truck Accident Claims in Nassau County

How is a truck accident claim different from a regular car accident claim?
Commercial truck accident cases are significantly more complex. They involve federal regulations, corporate defendants, multiple liable parties, and higher-stakes insurance policies. Evidence must be preserved quickly, including black box data and driver logs.

Who can be held liable in a Nassau County truck accident?
Liability can fall on the truck driver, the trucking company, a cargo loading company, a vehicle maintenance provider, or even a truck manufacturer — depending on the facts of your case.

What is the statute of limitations for a truck accident claim in New York?
In most cases, you have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim in New York. Acting promptly protects critical evidence.

Can I still recover damages if I was partially at fault?
Yes. Under New York's comparative negligence law, you can recover compensation even if you share some responsibility. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault.

What if the truck driver was drunk or distracted at the time of the crash?
These factors can significantly strengthen your claim and may support additional damages. Our attorneys thoroughly investigate driver conduct including DUI and distracted driving as part of every truck accident case.

Does Miller, Montiel & Strano take cases on contingency?
Yes. There is no fee unless we recover compensation for you.

Serving Communities Throughout Nassau County

Our attorneys serve truck accident victims across Nassau County, including Hempstead, Mineola, Long Beach, Hicksville, Freeport, Uniondale, Garden City, Valley Stream, and surrounding communities. Cases involving accidents on the Long Island Expressway (I-495), Sunrise Highway, the Northern State Parkway, and other major Nassau County corridors are handled regularly by our legal team.

Matters are litigated in Nassau County Supreme Court when necessary, and our attorneys know the local courts, procedures, and judges that can impact your case outcome.

Ready to Speak with a Nassau County Truck Accident Lawyer? Contact Us Today.

A serious truck accident can derail your health, your income, and your family's future. Do not face the trucking company and their insurers alone. The attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. have spent five decades standing up for Nassau County injury victims — and they are ready to stand up for you.

Call 516-363-5003 now or contact our office online to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation. No Recovery. No Fee.

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