There are multiple serious accidents involving large commercial trucks every day in Florida. These commercial trucks are common across the state as they do their job transporting and delivering goods and materials. Although the state and country rely on these “big rigs” to move everything from essentials to luxury items, the downside is that they can be incredibly dangerous. They are often far more dangerous than typical motor vehicle accidents given their size.
Given the nature of drivers, trucking firms, and insurance, litigating personal injury cases involving trucks can be challenging. At the law office of Mario J. Louis, we have the experience needed to get you the compensation you deserve.
Due to their size, the personal damage and property damage associated with truck accidents often exceed those of other types of vehicle accidents. The personal costs may be in the form of medical bills, future medical treatments, loss of income from missing work, pain and suffering, and in the most unfortunate cases, death. All these costs quickly add up and should not be the responsibility of the victims.
Accidents involving trucks require thorough and complex investigation often involving multiple parties. Mario J. Louis has the experience to know how to handle your unique case. All necessary steps to properly investigate the accident and develop the strongest possible case will be taken. This may include steps like investigating the truck in its post-accident condition, analyzing the truck’s black box or retaining expert witnesses.
One of the leading causes of truck accidents is driver fatigue. Truck drivers aren’t usually paid by the hour but, instead by the load or number of deliveries. This encourages them to drive as long as possible in a day. Although there are regulations around this, they are often ignored due to the pressure to drive long hours to make more money and meet delivery deadlines.
Accidents may also be caused due to issues with the truck or the load itself. Sometimes, due to time constraint, required inspections don’t occur. There can also be issues with how the cargo is loaded, or part failures. Of course, accidents can also be caused by other motorists as well.
Matters regarding truck accidents get even more complicated because there are often multiple insurance providers. The driver, the company he drives for, and the truck itself may all be insured separately. It is only through determining the exact cause or causes that the correct parties can be held responsible.
All of these reasons and more are why determining and proving the cause of the accident requires an experienced lawyer. It is critical to hire a lawyer with the proper experience dealing with truck accidents in Florida who will file claims in a timely fashion against the parties at fault. M. J. Louis has this experience and is ready to get started on your case. Contact us today for a consultation!
