Truck Accidents in florida
What You Need to Know If You’re in a Tractor-Trailer Collision
In some ways, large truck accidents in Florida are similar to car accidents. They’re both very unfortunate events, and they happen way too often.
However, tractor trailer accidents in Florida are different than auto injuries because they can leave more serious injuries. Consider that large trucks (also called tractor trailers, semi-trucks, commercial motor vehicles, or CMVs) weigh at least 10,000 pounds. They carry large amounts of freight. And an impact between a large truck and a car will not go well for the driver of the car. Large truck crashes on Florida’s highways, such as I-4, I-95 or Florida’s Turnpike (I-95) can create multi-care pileups as well.
All of this increases the risk for serious or permanent injuries or disabilities.
And truck accidents are more common in Florida than you might think. According to Florida Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, in 2016, there were more than 3,400 CMV accidents in Orange County and Seminole County combined. Those accidents led to more than 660 injuries and, tragically, 24 fatalities. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there were more than 4,500 fatalities in large truck or bus crashes in 2016, and large trucks and buses account for 12% of traffic fatalities.
Causes of truck accidents in Florida
Tractor trailer drivers are under intense pressure to deliver goods on time. This can lead to many road hazards. Truck accidents in Florida can be caused by many factors, such as:
Your rights in a Florida truck accident
Tractor-trailer accidents in Orange County or Seminole County can cause serious harm. If you suffered permanent injury, scarring or disfigurement, or a loss of a bodily function, you have a right to recover the costs associated with those injuries. In a CMV accident, the other driver may be liable. So too might the trucking company. And trucking companies often have commercial insurance coverage, which is sometimes more difficult to navigate than standard Florida auto insurance.
That’s why, if you’re seriously hurt as a result of a CMV crash on one of Florida’s highways, you need a lawyer on your side who will demand honesty from commercial insurers. The truck accident attorneys at the Filler & Hedum Law Firm in Longwood, Seminole County, will fully investigate the accident and the extent of your injuries. They’ll seek out all potential parties who may be financially liable, whether your injuries are from a crash with a single tractor-trailer or from a multi-vehicle accident. They’ll work with trained professionals to evaluate the impact your injuries have had on your life. And they’ll work tirelessly to recover what’s rightfully yours.
In some ways, large truck accidents in Florida are similar to car accidents. They’re both very unfortunate events, and they happen way too often.
However, tractor trailer accidents in Florida are different than auto injuries because they can leave more serious injuries. Consider that large trucks (also called tractor trailers, semi-trucks, commercial motor vehicles, or CMVs) weigh at least 10,000 pounds. They carry large amounts of freight. And an impact between a large truck and a car will not go well for the driver of the car. Large truck crashes on Florida’s highways, such as I-4, I-95 or Florida’s Turnpike (I-95) can create multi-care pileups as well.
All of this increases the risk for serious or permanent injuries or disabilities.
And truck accidents are more common in Florida than you might think. According to Florida Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles, in 2016, there were more than 3,400 CMV accidents in Orange County and Seminole County combined. Those accidents led to more than 660 injuries and, tragically, 24 fatalities. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there were more than 4,500 fatalities in large truck or bus crashes in 2016, and large trucks and buses account for 12% of traffic fatalities.
Causes of truck accidents in Florida
Tractor trailer drivers are under intense pressure to deliver goods on time. This can lead to many road hazards. Truck accidents in Florida can be caused by many factors, such as:
- Distracted driving
- Tired or fatigued driving
- Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI)
- Speeding
- Tailgating (following too closely)
- Improper secured cargo
- Sub-standard truck maintenance
- Driver health problems (conditions like sleep apnea that affect a truck driver’s alertness)
- Failure to follow FMCSA regulations
Your rights in a Florida truck accident
Tractor-trailer accidents in Orange County or Seminole County can cause serious harm. If you suffered permanent injury, scarring or disfigurement, or a loss of a bodily function, you have a right to recover the costs associated with those injuries. In a CMV accident, the other driver may be liable. So too might the trucking company. And trucking companies often have commercial insurance coverage, which is sometimes more difficult to navigate than standard Florida auto insurance.
That’s why, if you’re seriously hurt as a result of a CMV crash on one of Florida’s highways, you need a lawyer on your side who will demand honesty from commercial insurers. The truck accident attorneys at the Filler & Hedum Law Firm in Longwood, Seminole County, will fully investigate the accident and the extent of your injuries. They’ll seek out all potential parties who may be financially liable, whether your injuries are from a crash with a single tractor-trailer or from a multi-vehicle accident. They’ll work with trained professionals to evaluate the impact your injuries have had on your life. And they’ll work tirelessly to recover what’s rightfully yours.
Free consultation and Personal Injury/Accident Law Case Review
If you have questions about a truck accident in Florida, call Filler & Hedum Law today for a comprehensive free consultation. Filler & Hedum’s commitment to our clients allows clients to focus on what really matters – recovery. We work to give clients the greatest possible chance to be fully compensated for their injuries, pain and suffering. Attorneys Samuel Filler and Kelly Hedum are awaiting your call.
Choices matter. Choose Wisely. Choose Filler & Hedum Law – 407-772-0700.
Choices matter. Choose Wisely. Choose Filler & Hedum Law – 407-772-0700.
