Florida Trucking Accident Lawyers
Serious Trial Attorneys for Serious Truck or Car Accidents
Truckers and trucking companies are required to following state and federal trucking regulations. When in compliance with these regulations, fellow motorists can be kept out of harm's way. When these regulations go overlooked or ignored altogether, innocent people can be seriously injured. Our firm protects the rights of motorists who have been injured by the negligence of commercial truckers and trucking companies. We have the resources to launch a complete investigation into the cause of the accident and to hold negligent parties accountable for their harmful actions.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, call us at 866-578-1607 to arrange your free initial consultation. You may also e-mail us and someone will be in touch with you promptly.
Common Causes of Trucking Accidents
Far too often, safe driving habits are ignored as over-the-road truckers try to reach their delivery and pick-up goals. They drive tired, they speed, and they overlook proper truck maintenance. What happens when negligence leads to serious injury such as brain and spinal cord injury? What happens when negligence leads to a wrongful death? As an injured person, you have rights. With help from our attorneys, you can ensure your rights are protected and negligent parties are held accountable.
Working with accident reconstruction experts, our firm fully investigates the cause of the truck accident. By analyzing skid marks, point of impact on the vehicles, black boxes, log books, maintenance log books, truckers' cell phone records, witness statements and more, we can piece together the cause of the accident and determine the liable party. Common causes of truck accidents include the following:
- Driver fatigue
- Falling asleep at the wheel
- Following too closely
- Speeding
- Reckless driving
- Distracted driving caused by cell phones and GPS units
- Unbalanced cargo
- Improper truck maintenance
It is imperative to act quickly after the truck accident. Important evidence must be preserved to ensure our team has the opportunity for a thorough analysis. Contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation. We maintain offices in Tampa and Ocala. For your convenience, we can arrange a meeting at your home, in a hospital or at any public place of your choosing.
