Travel the highways of the United States and you’ll quickly realize most drivers do not obey speed limits. In West Palm Beach, Florida, I-95 is notorious as a dangerous roadway where, despite a posted speed limit of 55, car and truck drivers routinely operate their vehicles in excess of 70 miles per hour. In fact, motor vehicle accidents commonly occur on I-95 and other South Florida roadways because of speeding, causing truck rollovers and ‘jackknife,’ with devastating results for the victims.

In addition to speeding, other reasons for truck accidents include:

Poor visibility due to inclement weather
Reduced visibility due to curved roads
Rear-ending
Sideswiping
Head on collisions
Turning or drifting across the path of passenger vehicles

Why Truck Accidents Are Devastating
The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks make truck accidents more life-threatening than automobile accidents. The driver of a car involved in an accident with a large truck is more likely to sustain 80% of the fatal injuries from that accident. In 2002, approximately 560,000 large truck accidents occurred, killing over 5,000 people and injuring 156,000 individuals. This number only continues to grow.

Additionally, trucking accidents are far more complicated to litigate than automobile accidents. The trucking industry is heavily regulated, with many laws that can be very confusing to the untrained, inexperienced individual.

Truck Accident? Do This First
If you’ve been involved in a truck accident on Florida roadways, your first and most important step is to contact a qualified truck accident lawyer to begin the legal process of pursuing your case before the statute of limitations expires. Experienced West Palm Beach attorney Craig Goldenfarb routinely fights for truck accident victims throughout South Florida, including Palm Springs, Stuart, and Fort Pierce. With more than ten years of skill and experience, Craig Goldenfarb ensures protection of your rights and will aggressively pursue compensation for:

Personal injury
Lost wages
Medical bills
Damage to your vehicle
Pain and suffering

The West Palm Beach law offices of Craig Goldenfarb offer free initial consultations and case evaluations, and compassionate assistance in pursuing your claim to the full extent of the law. Please contact us today to begin your free case evaluation.