Trucking & Commercial Transportation Negligence
Hurwitz Fine P.C. has extensive experience providing fast and effective responses to claims of transportation negligence. We are networked nationally and situated locally to promptly put forensic experts and photographers on the scene to preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and lay the foundation to mount the best possible defense. We are very familiar with the processes necessary for assuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Our defense arsenal includes decades worth of relationships developed with engineers and investigators.
The firm is experienced in representing clients in matters defending incidents in:
- Trucking
- Common Carrier
- Railroad
- Marine
The firm also has extensive experience representing international freight carriers, interstate commodity carriers, regional and local trucking companies, delivery companies, and independent owner/operators, as well as corporations that operate large truck fleets, in personal agency freight and property damage litigation, as well as in investigative hearings conducted by the New York State Department of Transportation.
Our team includes attorneys with deep industry involvement, such as Team Leader Brian M. Webb, who is a member of the Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA)—a leading organization of attorneys, insurance professionals, and trucking experts across the U.S. and Canada. Membership in TIDA reflects Mr. Webb’s significant experience in trucking insurance defense and underscores our commitment to staying at the forefront of developments in transportation law.
In addition, we represent many passenger common carrier clients in transportation negligence claims involving buses, trolleys, rapid transit systems, limousines and taxi services, either directly or through their liability carriers. We are also experienced in defending railroad, airline and marine claims including crossing accidents, derailments, cargo loss and employee claims under the FELA.
24-Hour Emergency Response
The Trucking & Commercial Transportation practice group has established an emergency response protocol and is available 24/7 to respond with an immediate and carefully selected and vetted panel of experts to serious accidents, available to preserve evidence, contain damages and help mount the best possible defense.
At Hurwitz Fine, we understand that emergencies don’t follow business hours. That’s why our 24-Hour Emergency Response Team is available around the clock to provide immediate guidance and on-the-ground support in high-stakes situations. Our team has developed comprehensive protocols for managing urgent matters, including trucking and transportation accidents.
We maintain 24-hour contact information and work directly with a vetted network of trusted experts—ranging from accident reconstructionists and engineers to fire, environmental, and medical specialists—ensuring a rapid and coordinated response when serious accidents occur. This immediate mobilization allows us to preserve critical evidence, mitigate exposure, and control damages from the outset.
By acting quickly, we position our clients to build the strongest possible defense in emergency legal matters, while also providing reassurance and guidance during some of the most challenging moments they face. Our rapid accident investigation protocols, combined with our experience in liability defense and transportation law, allow us to preserve evidence, protect client interests, and deliver proactive strategies from the very start of a crisis.
Through active involvement in the Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA), our team brings industry-specific knowledge and valuable insight to every transportation-related emergency. We are committed to being there when clients need us most—day or night—delivering the experience, preparedness, and trusted resources necessary to respond to emergencies with confidence.
Contact our 24-Hour Emergency Response Transportation Team at any time for immediate assistance:
- Brian M. Webb (Auto/Trucking/Transportation)
716-812-1550; [email protected]
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