What You Need To Know About Trucking Accidents

If you have been involved in a trucking accident and sustained injuries, the attorneys at Tuttle Larsen, P.A., will aggressively fight for you. We will use our vast knowledge and understanding of Florida accident and personal injury law to protect your legal rights and obtain the maximum financial compensation for you.

Accidents involving trucks are very different than passenger car accidents. First of all, many commercial trucks weigh close to, if not more than, 80,000 pounds when they are completely loaded with cargo. The average passenger car weighs 3,000 pounds. A truck doesn’t have to be traveling that fast upon impact to cause serious damage and injury. Additionally, if the cargo the truck is hauling is dangerous and it explodes or leaks as a result of the accident, then damages and injuries could be devastating. Some other factors that lead to trucking accidents include:

• Insufficient training with regard to safely operating a large vehicle
• Unreasonable driving schedules that require truck drivers to spend excessive hours on the road
• High-pressure compensation programs that incentivize truck drivers to speed
• Large commercial trucks are more likely to jackknife on the road in an attempt to avoid an accident.
• Trucks are also capable of more accidents while making turns because of their length and size

The lawyers practicing at Tuttle Larsen, P.A., are skilled and ready to litigate your trucking accident case. We are fluent in the Florida laws governing personal injury and trucking accidents and will fight to protect your rights. You can count on us to seek the maximum possible recovery for your injuries.

18-Wheelers Pose Many Dangers

At any given time of the day, countless 18-wheelers and semi trucks can be seen driving along Florida highways and roadways. The enormous size and weight of 18-wheelers, not to mention any potentially dangerous cargo they may be hauling, pose many dangers to other motorists. The accidents between passenger cars and 18-wheelers are often catastrophic. There are many scenarios that lead to accidents with 18-wheelers and they include:

• Truck drivers failing to account for their “blind” spots
• 18-wheelers fail to provide adequate room for the vehicles in front of them.
• 18-wheelers making dangerous turns without giving other motorists adequate warning
• 18-wheelers driving at speeds unsafe for the conditions
• Unsafe merging into moving traffic forces motorists to take evasive action to avoid a collision
• 18-wheelers switching lanes while not accounting for the speed of the traffic in that lane
• Truck drivers falling asleep or losing focus behind the wheel due to violations of driving time regulations
• Equipment failure or other accidents caused by improper maintenance

Unfortunately, if you drive on Florida roads and highways you must share them with commercial trucks of all sizes carrying all kinds of cargo. When the drivers of these large vehicles, or the people responsible for maintaining them, fail to follow proper safety guidelines, the results can be tragic.

Trucking Accident Legal Help

If you have been involved in a trucking accident, the experienced injury attorneys at Tuttle Larsen, P.A., are ready to fight to protect your legal rights and seek compensation for your injuries. We have the experience and legal acumen to litigate this very specialized area of accident law to your benefit. To schedule your initial consultation, call us at 772-563-0032 or fill out our quick contact web form. We welcome the opportunity to file a personal injury claim on your behalf and work toward achieving your compensation goals.