Florida Semi Truck Collision Lawyer
Trucking companies are under economic pressure to deliver cargo as quickly and inexpensively as possible. To do this, they often cut corners. Drivers operate trucks while tired. They skip mandatory maintenance checks and they speed on the highways. Sadly, these behaviors put other drivers at risk. All too often, they cause serious personal injuries or fatalities on roads throughout Florida.
At the South Florida law offices of Friedman, Rodman & Frank, P.A., we hold truck drivers and the companies they work for accountable when they injure or kill innocent motorists. Using over 100 years of combined experience, our lawyers represent the victims and their families in Florida courts.
We handle semi-truck accident cases related to many different factors, including the ones listed below:
- Trucking company errors
- Truck driver errors
- Truck driver fatigue
- Load problems (overloaded trucks or loads that shift while a truck is in motion)
- Failing to properly secure loads
- Improper truck maintenance (brake and tire problems)
- Changing lanes without signaling
- Running red lights
- Speeding
- Failing to yield
- Distracted driving (talking on cell phones or distracted by onboard computers)
- Driving while tired (driving too far without mandated rest breaks)
- Driving under the influence of alcohol, methamphetamine, speed or cocaine
- Dangerous or defective roads
In the case of Eduardo Delgado Jr., a minor, v. Roadrunner, we recovered a settlement of $1.85 million for our client. The client was a minor who sustained severe head injuries when the car in which he was riding was hit by an 18-wheeler.
When We Handle an 18-Wheeler Accident Case
As soon as possible after a truck accident, our lawyers conduct a thorough investigation of the facts and laws that may be relevant to your truck accident. Oftentimes, we send a team of experts to the scene of the accident. These experts include accident reconstructionists who measure skid marks, note traffic conditions and speak with witnesses.
We also investigate the driver's history of prior accidents as well as the trucking company's employment practices. This often reveals that the truck driver was negligently hired or improperly trained.
Our lawyers review log books and "black boxes" aboard trucks. If we find that the employer pushed drivers to drive faster and farther in violation of federal law, we will take the necessary steps to hold the employer accountable.
Contact a Miami Truck Accident Attorney
If you have been injured, or if a loved one was killed in an accident involving a tractor trailer in South Florida, our personal injury lawyers stand ready to protect your interests. You can call us any time of the day or night, and we will go to work immediately to help you obtain the compensation you deserve. To discuss your options with an experienced trial lawyer, call us at 305-448-8585 or toll free at 866-713-6128 or contact us online.
