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If you live in Palm Beach, Miami, or Broward County and are seeking experienced truck accident lawyers, please contact the attorneys of Downs Brill Whitehead by filling out and submitting the form below.
The Law Firm Miami-Dade
55 Miracle Mile Suite 200
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Phone: (866) 475-8871
Fax: (305) 444-6773
The Law Firm Broward
Mercantile Bank Building
One SW 129th Avenue Suite 305
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027
Phone: (866) 475-8871
Fax: (954) 447-3557
The Law Firm Palm Beach
Crystal Tree Commerce Center
1201 US Highway One Suite 403
North Palm Beach, Florida 33408
Phone: (866) 475-8871
Fax: (561) 694-5558
Truck Accident Lawyers Serving Miami, Broward County, Beyond
Truck accidents can have devastating effects on the lives of both victims and their families. When auto accidents cause permanent injury or death, the loved ones of victims are left to deal with medical costs, workers’ compensation issues, and the emotional trauma associated with the event. Victims of such accidents need the guidance of knowledgeable truck accident attorneys; fortunately, the lawyers at the Broward and Miami-area law firm of Downs Brill Whitehead have the intimate knowledge of trucking laws and regulations to successfully handle even the most complex cases.
Product Defects Leading to Semi Truck Accidents
The manufacture of defective commercial trucks and automotive parts is one of the primary causes of semi truck accidents. There are several product defects that can lead to semi truck accidents, including defects in the steering components of a vehicle which cause the driver to lose control, defects in the fuel system which cause fires during a collision, and defective wheels or tires which may cause loss of vehicle control. All of these and other product defects can lead to semi truck accidents and result in debilitating and life-threatening injuries. This is why it is important that, if you or a member of your family has been injured in a truck accident, you seek the guidance of the truck accident attorneys at the law firm of Downs Brill Whitehead. Our attorneys have the experience and the expertise to handle your case.
Semi Truck Accidents vs. Car Accidents
The risk of life-threatening injuries is substantially higher in an accident involving a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle. Because semi trucks are much heavier than conventional vehicles, collisions between the two are much more likely to result in permanent injuries, hospitalization, and even death. Semi trucks are also more difficult to maneuver and brake than other motor vehicles, particularly in poor weather conditions.
Semi Truck Rollover Accidents
Rollover accidents pose a greater risk of causing grave injuries during a collision due to the larger size and heavier weight of the trucks. According to data pulled from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, heavy trucks accounted for 8 percent of all the vehicles involved in fatal crashes, and the vehicle rollover rate for 2007 was as high as 22 percent. On average, almost 18 percent of all semi truck injuries resulted from rollover incidents. Here at Downs Brill Whitehead, we seek to educate the public about potential risks posed by rollover accidents as well as to provide exceptional representation to people injured in such accidents.
Semi Truck Driver Negligence
Semi truck drivers are often paid by the load or by the mile, incentivizing them to work as quickly as possible. Quite often this leads to overworked, exhausted, and negligent drivers. Some trucking companies prioritize profits over driver safety, thereby encouraging hazardous behavior. Whatever the cause of a truck accident, our lawyers serving Miami, Broward, and surrounding communities can determine liability and take aggressive legal action on behalf of victims and their families.
Damages in Truck Accident Cases
Victims of truck accidents may be entitled to compensation for losses and expenses related to their injuries, including:
- Medical expenses
- Rehabilitation costs
- Lost wages
- Loss of future income
- Future medical costs related to the injury
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering
Consult Our Miami, Palm Beach, and Broward County-area Truck Accident Attorneys
When motorists are involved in an accident with a truck, lawyers at our firm represent them and their loved ones aggressively and intelligently, offering them the opportunity to recover compensation for their losses and send a message that unsafe truck driving is unacceptable. If you are in need of representation from exceptional truck accident attorneys, the lawyers at the Miami and Broward County-area law firm of Downs Brill Whitehead can help you. Contact our truck accident lawyers today.