FLORIDA TRUCK ACCIDENT lAWYER

Palm Beach County, Broward County, and South Florida Attorney

The trucking industry is one of the backbones of the American economy and has only risen in importance over the past decades. However, large trucks operate with several  disadvantages, including:

• Their size - 18-wheelers can stretch for almost an entire city block in some cases, making it very difficult for them to maneuver, particularly in crowded traffic conditions.
• Their weight  - Some freighters can weigh more than 75,000 pounds, and vehicles of this weight can take some time to stop if needed.
• Their profit margin - Trucking companies, especially now, are feeling the pinch in terms of their profit margin given the slow economoy and high fuel costs, which creates pressure on drivers to carry more loads faster and carry heavier loas, some of which are over the weight limits.

Other factors of accidents include driver fatigue, defensive driving, unsecured loads, poor maintenance, and unrealistic schedules that encourage drivers to speed. 

Legal Technicalities with Florida Trucking Accidents:

• If a truck is involved in an accident in the state of Florida, there are many questions that need to be answered if those who are injured intend to pursue a legal claim against an allegedly negligentdriver. First and foremost is the naming of the proper defendant or defendants, and this can be a very tricky question to answer.
• If a truck driver is working for a trucking company, he or she may be either an employee or an independent contractor. If the driver is an employee, then the trucking company should probably be named as a defendant. If the driver is an independent contractor, then the company may not be a proper defendant.
• Additionally, the amount of weight that the truck was carrying could be relevant, depending on the statutes that govern the situation. Clearly, the injured party will not be able to simply make a phone call to obtain this information. In fact, if the truck was in violation, the other party would have every interest in disallowing the disclosure of this data.

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Truck Accident Statistics

• More than 5,000 fatal truck accidents occur every year in the United States
• 500,000 total truck accidents a year
• Responsible for 12% of all traffic fatalities
• 75% of accidents are caused by the smaller vehicle in the crash
• 343 fatal truck accidents in a year in Florida alone
• 78% of all fatal truck accidents occur on weekends
• 30% of truck accidents are due to driver fatigue
• Less than 1% of truck accidents are caused by drunk driving

What to do if you're the victim of a trucking accident:

1. Seek immediate help
2. Follow all medical instructions you are given
3. Notify your insurance company as soon as possible
4. Contact an attorney

The bottoms line is that if you've been hurt or injured in a truck accident, these are just some of the questions that need to be answered. In order to properly complete this legal process, you need the help of an experience Florida trucking accident lawyer. Make A Call For Justice and contact Domnick & Shevin, PL today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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