Causes of Truck Accidents

South Florida Truck Accident Lawyers

Fully Investigating The Causes of Truck Accidents
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When cars and trucks collide, the consequences are often catastrophic, especially for the people in the car. The sheer size of the semi truck almost ensures that any crash will be serious.

At the Florida law firm of Greenberg & Stone, P.A., we provide skilled legal representation for victims of truck accidents. Truck accidents may be caused by various factors.

• A truck driver may choose to drive more hours than legally permissible, or to travel faster than the speed limit. A truck driver may ignore dangerous road conditions, or may take illegal stimulants in an attempt to stay alert. A truck driver may simply not be paying attention, ignoring the blind spot and swerving into another vehicle. Any of these circumstances may contribute to a truck accident.
• The trucking company may be negligent in hiring or training a driver. Without a proper background investigation, the company may choose a driver with a poor driving history or clear substance abuse problems. To make timely deliveries, the truck company may force the driver to travel too far, or for too long. When drivers spend too many hours on the road, they become tired and less responsive to changing circumstances — which can cause serious truck accidents and catastrophic injuries.
• A truck accident may be caused by the negligent maintenance of the truck. If brakes don't function properly or tires are worn down, the truck may be unable to respond to changing road conditions. If the brake lights aren't functioning properly, the truck may not be visible to other drivers on the road.
• The truck may not be loaded properly. An overweight truck or an unbalanced load may be factors contributing to a truck accident. Depending on the circumstances, the company responsible for loading the trailer may have some liability.

If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident, we can help. Our attorneys will fully investigate the causes of the accident, and aggressively pursue compensation from any and all responsible parties.

We will promptly investigate your claims. Our in-house private investigator will be on the scene of the accident as soon as possible, to photograph the crash site and gather other evidence. We collect witness statements, obtain police reports, and get driver logs. We then consult with accident reconstructionists and human factors experts to determine the factors contributing to the crash.

Contact our lawyers today to schedule a free consultation and case evaluation. With offices in Miami, Boca Raton, Broward and Orlando, we provide convenient representation for clients throughout Florida.