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A recent accident on Interstate 287 in Harrison, where a tractor-trailer overturned and injured two people, serves as a serious reminder of the dangers large commercial vehicles pose on Westchester County roadways. I-287 is a critical east-west corridor connecting White Plains, Harrison, Rye, and the Hutchinson River Parkway, and it routinely carries heavy truck traffic moving between Westchester County, Rockland County, and New York City.
When a tractor-trailer overturns, the consequences are rarely minor. These crashes often shut down multiple lanes, require emergency response from local police and fire departments, and leave victims facing significant injuries that can change their lives in an instant.
Why Truck Accidents on I-287 Are So Dangerous
Commercial truck accidents are fundamentally different from standard car crashes. Tractor-trailers weigh up to 80,000 pounds, and when something goes wrong — whether due to speed, shifting cargo, mechanical failure, or driver fatigue — the results can be catastrophic.
On roadways like I-287, the Hutchinson River Parkway, the Bronx River Parkway, and nearby local routes through White Plains and Harrison, common factors in truck accidents include:
- Speeding or aggressive driving to meet delivery deadlines
- Driver fatigue or violations of federal hours-of-service rules
- Improperly secured or overloaded cargo
- Brake failure or inadequate vehicle maintenance
- Congested traffic patterns near interchanges and parkway entrances
An overturned tractor-trailer can crush passenger vehicles, spill debris across the roadway, and cause chain-reaction collisions involving multiple cars.
Serious Injuries Often Follow Truck Crashes
Victims injured in truck accidents frequently suffer severe and permanent injuries, including spinal damage, herniated or fused discs, traumatic brain injuries, fractures, and internal organ damage. These cases often involve extended hospital stays, surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term loss of income.
This is why choosing the right car accident lawyer with experience handling truck accident litigation is critical. Trucking cases are aggressively defended by insurance carriers and corporate legal teams, and they demand a lawyer with the resources — and courtroom credibility — to stand up to them.
Why Experience Matters in High-Stakes Truck Accident Cases
For more than 35 years, Norman Gershon has built a reputation throughout Westchester County, White Plains, Yonkers, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and beyond as a trial lawyer who gets results when the stakes are highest. Other attorneys routinely turn to him when a case is too complex, too valuable, or too difficult to handle alone.
His track record includes numerous high-value verdicts and settlements in motor vehicle and truck accident cases, including:
- $16.5 million verdict – automobile passenger injured in collision with bus (Bronx Supreme Court)
- $5.4 million verdict – motor vehicle accident resulting in cervical and lumbar fusions
- $5.0 million verdict – motor vehicle accident, Bronx Supreme Court
- $2.5 million verdict – motor vehicle accident, Westchester Supreme Court
- Multiple seven-figure verdicts and settlements involving truck and commercial vehicle crashes
Insurance companies know which lawyers are prepared to take cases all the way to trial — and they adjust their strategies accordingly.
What Clients Say About Working With Norman Gershon
Clients consistently describe Norman Gershon as meticulous, compassionate, and relentless in court:
“Call Norman Gershon if you want the best result with your case… smart, experienced, compassionate, tough.”
— Michael Benowich
“He worked his magic and got me a bigger settlement than I expected.”
— Nancy Joyce
“In the courtroom he was totally prepared and highly respected by the Court. The outcome was fantastic.”
— S.D., Queens, NY
These testimonials reflect decades of preparation, courtroom skill, and unwavering commitment to clients.
What to Do After a Truck Accident in Westchester or NYC
If you or a loved one is injured in a truck accident on I-287, or anywhere in Westchester County or New York City, it is important to act quickly:
- Seek immediate medical care and follow all treatment recommendations
- Preserve evidence, including photographs, witness information, and police reports
- Avoid speaking with trucking company insurers without legal representation
- Consult a car accident lawyer with proven trial experience in serious injury cases
Truck accident claims often involve multiple responsible parties — including the driver, trucking company, cargo handlers, and maintenance providers — making early investigation essential.
Serving Westchester County and the New York City Metro Area
From Harrison and White Plains to Yonkers, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn, the Law Offices of Norman Gershon represent injury victims throughout the region. Whether a crash involves a tractor-trailer on I-287 or a passenger vehicle on local roads, the firm brings the same trial-ready approach to every case.
When a serious accident turns your life upside down, experience, preparation, and results matter — and few lawyers bring more of all three than Norman Gershon.
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