18-Wheeler Accident Attorney
Serving West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Lake Worth and the Port St. Lucie, Florida area
Accidents involving 18-wheelers — also called tractor-trailers or semi-trucks — can be some of the most serious collisions on the road today. These U.S. Department of Transportations figures confirm the gravity and frequency of these types of accidents:
- Nearly 81,000 injuries and 5,000 deaths were attributed to 18-wheeler accidents last year.
- More than 136,000 individual accidents were reported in 2007, all involving an 18-wheeler.
- One out of every eight traffic deaths each year involves a large truck.
The fact that 18-wheelers outweigh passenger vehicles by thousands of pounds means even a minor mistake by a truck driver can have catastrophic results. And while a mechanical failure on an average car might mean youre stranded for a few hours, it can have deadly consequences for a tractor-trailer rig going 65 miles per hour.
Top Reasons for 18-Wheeler Accidents
The causes of accidents involving 18-wheelers are numerous and range from a truck driver going too fast in bad weather to equipment failure.
But the most common reason for large-truck accidents is driver fatigue. Studies have shown that a driver falling asleep at the wheel is responsible for 40% of all 18-wheeler wrecks.
Just a few of the other factors that can lead to serious accidents involving 18-wheelers include:
- Reckless driving
- Improper truck maintenance and repair
- Brake failure or other mechanical failure
- Unsafe lane-changing and turning
- Jack-knife of the trailer
- Illegal passing
- Speeding
- Unlicensed or inexperienced drivers
- Safety inspection failures
- Drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Worn tires
- Overloaded trucks or trucks with shifting loads
- Unsafe backing or parking
- Reduced visibility
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What to Look for in an 18-Wheeler Accident Attorney
To make sure you are well-protected and in the best possible position to seek the compensation you deserve, be sure to find a law firm that can offer experience in the following areas:
- Extensive knowledge of 18-wheeler and other large-truck collision cases
- Experience in trial court involving juries
- Access to accident reconstruction specialists
- Utilization of mechanics, safety specialists and biomechanical engineers
- Able to educate others on how serious injuries can result from small amounts of vehicle damage
- Success in dispelling false defense arguments
If you reside in Florida, in the West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Lake Worth or Port St. Lucie area, and would like to learn more about 18-wheeler accidents and legal representation, please dont hesitate to contact the experienced 18 wheeler accident attorney from the law offices of Craig Goldenfarb.
OFFICE LOCATION: 2090 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. Suite 402
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
1-800-GOLD-LAW
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