There are currently 2.97 million semi-trucks registered in the United States. Many of them operate in Florida, hauling goods from and to near and faraway destinations.
Most commercial trucks arrive at their destinations safely. However, when an accident does happen, the injuries are often catastrophic.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a Florida truck accident, you may be able to recover compensation for your damages. The Florida truck accident lawyers at Rosen Injury Law have helped secure over $125 million in client compensation, and we are committed to helping you get the full financial award you are entitled to.
Call (954) 787-1500 or visit our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your Florida accident claim.
What Causes Most Florida Truck Accidents?
Florida truck accidents have many causes. Some of the most common include:
- Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is difficult to believe, but some truck drivers do get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or drugs.
- Speeding can cause drivers to lose control and crash into other vehicles. Additionally, when drivers rush to meet deadlines, they might drive more aggressively.
- Distracted driving, such as texting, eating, drinking, or talking on a phone, can distract the truck driver and lead to an accident.
- Fatigued driving is often a contributing factor in commercial truck accidents. Truck drivers sometimes violate the federal hours-of-service regulations, which limit the number of hours they can drive without a rest period.
- Improper loading or securing of cargo and overloading the truck can cause the vehicle to become unbalanced, leading to the driver losing control and potentially crashing.
- Equipment failure, caused by defective parts or negligent maintenance, can lead to a loss of control and result in an accident.
- Hazardous road conditions. If roads are dangerously designed or negligently maintained, they can contribute to the cause of an accident.
Potentially Liable Parties in a Florida Truck Accident
Liability depends on the cause of your Florida truck accident. At Rosen Injury Law, our Florida truck accident lawyers carefully investigate your accident to identify all causes and potentially liable parties.
Depending on the facts of your accident, some potentially liable parties include:
- The truck driver.
- The trucking company.
- A negligent employee screening agency.
- The manufacturer of a defective or dangerous part.
- The cargo loading and securing parties.
- A negligent maintenance or repair shop.
- A government entity responsible for designing and maintaining the roads.
Anyone whose negligent or wrongful action contributed to the truck accident could be liable for the damages caused.
How a Florida Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help
An experienced Fort Lauderdale truck accident lawyer can investigate your accident to identify the causes and liable parties and hold them accountable for paying the full value of your damages.
Your attorney can take action to preserve evidence before it is destroyed or lost, uncover evidence to prove your claim, establish and accurately value your damages, and help negotiate a fair settlement of your claim. When necessary, they can take your case to trial to recover the compensation you are entitled to.
Call Rosen Injury Law Today
If a Florida truck accident has left you injured or has taken the life of a loved one, you may be entitled to recover compensation. Our Fort Lauderdale injury lawyers can help you secure the full value of your damages.
Call (954) 787-1500 or complete the short form on our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your truck accident case.