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Saturday, July 18, 2009
18-Wheeler Accidents
If you’re like most people, odds are you’ve had one of those encounters with an 18-wheeler or tractor-trailer rig that makes your heart pound and your hands grip the wheel a little more tightly than before.
Perhaps it’s because the driver of the semi-truck doesn’t see you and changes lanes right on top of you. Or a driver takes a curve too fast and you watch as the trailer tips to the side in front of you. And of course, truck-driver fatigue from being behind the wheel for too many hours or defective equipment can be deadly factors, too.
The fact is these accidents happen—a lot. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that close to 81,000 fatal and non-fatal injuries are reported every year from tractor-trailer crashes. And these 18-wheeler accidents sadly resulted in nearly 5,000 deaths last year.
The good news is, if you’ve been injured in an accident involving an 18-wheeler, there may be legal help available. But you need to quickly consult with a lawyer specializing in these types of accidents. Due to legal restraints, time is of the essence.
If you live in the West Palm Beach, Florida area and would like more information on 18-wheeler accidents, please call the law offices of Palm Beach County attorney Craig Goldenfarb at 1-800-GOLD-LAW.
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