Truck Accident Lawyer Melbourne, FL
Truck accidents tend to be more dangerous simply because of the sheer weight and size that these commercial vehicles are carrying. Those who get involved in a collision with a truck tend to suffer immense property damage and pain and suffering. Our Melbourne, FL truck accident lawyer has represented victims in all kinds of personal injury accidents. If the collision was not due to your fault, then you could be owed substantial compensation for what you have endured. At Tuttle Larsen, P.A., Douglas W. Tuttle, Jesse H. Larsen, and Jon Jacob H. Ashenback are dedicated injury attorneys who are ready to get to work for your recovery. Please contact us today for immediate assistance.
Why Truck Accidents Are Dangerous
Anyone who has driven next to a commercial truck on the roadway has felt how intimidating its presence can be. These vehicles can carry thousands upon thousands of pounds in material, liquids, or other products. These trucks are dangerous because of how much they weigh, and because of the force they can impact on another vehicle if a collision occurs. Truckers and trucking companies must practice due diligence when operating or maintaining them. Our truck accident attorney knows that the construction of the truck makes jackknifing more likely, which happens when one of the components slides sideways and out of alignment with the rest of the truck body. As our Melbourne truck accident lawyer explains, other contributing factors to why a truck accident may occur include:
- Poor weather
- Road defects
- Truck driver fatigue
- Influence by drugs or alcohol
- Overloading
- Reckless driving
- Distracted driving
- Speeding
- Lack of training
- Part malfunction/failure
- Safety defects
What We Can Do Right Now
After you speak with our truck accident attorney, we can get to work on your case right away to make sure you get the support and compensation you need. We can investigate the accident further to uncover who the liable parties are. We may conclude that the truck driver, trucking company, third-party manufacturer, or another driver on the roadway are responsible for what happened. What our truck accident attorney can do right now is see that you get the medical attention you need to treat injuries, speak with witnesses who saw the accident unfold, negotiate with insurance companies, and perform a myriad of other tasks to ultimately get you the best outcome in a tragic situation.
Tuttle Larsen, P.A.
Being in a crash with a commercial truck can lead to devastating injuries and loss. Please contact our team at Tuttle Larsen, P.A. if you need help. We are aware of how our people can suffer because of the negligence or recklessness of someone else. It is possible that the truck driver was driving unsafely, the trucking company was putting unrealistic expectations on the driver, or a third-party manufacturer was releasing defective products that malfunctioned when the truck was in motion. There may be factors that you had not realized caused the accident to happen. No matter what the reasons may be, you deserve compensation for what you have gone through. Our Melbourne truck accident lawyer is ready to speak with you today.