South Florida Truck Accident Lawyer
Accidents involving 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, or semi-trucks are usually catastrophic. These cases are often more complex than car accident cases. The trucking industry is heavily regulated, and claims on behalf of injury victims in Florida can be brought against both the truck driver AND the trucking company.
Our experienced personal injury lawyers know the emotional and financial trauma caused by truck accidents. The tremendous difference in size and weight between tractor trailers and passenger cars often spells disaster for motorists. A semi-truck usually weighs in excess of 80,000 pounds and may be 65-75 feet long. Because of this, the car occupants are frequently killed on impact or sustain serious, disabling injuries. We understand that no amount of money can adequately compensate for a wrongful death or serious injury. However, we believe that victims of car vs. truck accidents deserve full and complete compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, decreased earning ability, physical pain and emotional suffering.
Because of the tremendous difference in size and weight, big rigs produce distinct and peculiar issues in lawsuits: for instance, it takes a 40-ton 18-wheeler driving at 10 miles above the speed limit an additional 100 feet to stop. In many cases, this failure to brake correctly explains why big rigs are involved in rear-end collisions, or overturns trying to avoid rear-end collisions. Additionally, the size and configuration of semi-trucks, when traveling on city streets, present unique and unusual risks to both pedestrians and motorists as the following trailer swings widely left or right, "squeezing" pedestrians, automobiles and bicyclists who are otherwise observing the legal right of way. Semi-truck drivers and the companies they work for have a duty to operate their vehicles in a safe and responsible manner. Unsafe driving, loads which are too big or heavy, substandard equipment, dangerous tires, and other unsafe practices put innocent motorists at risk.
There are many causes of trucking accidents which include:
• Blind Spots
• Squeeze Play
• Braking Ability
• Swinging Turns
• Bald Tires / Tire Blowout
• Overweight / Overloaded Trucks
• Falling Debris
Contact the Law Firm of Bell & Bell as soon as possible for your free injury evaluation. Don't let a serious accident ruin your life forever. Instead, talk to a lawyer at our firm and learn more about your legal rights and your options.
Attorneys at our firm can begin immediately protecting your legal rights and seeking the monetary compensation for your injuries that you deserve. Upon receiving your call, we will provide you with a free consultation so we can discuss the events of your accident and then determine the best course of action to seek financial recovery for your damages.
Bell & Bell, PA only gets paid if we win a settlement for you! There is no fee unless we recover a settlement on your behalf.
If you wish to discuss your case with an attorney right now, then please call 954-783-2215 for your free consultation. We are conveniently located in Pompano Beach just off Federal Highway.