Commercial Truck Accidents

An otherwise minor accident can be extremely serious when commercial trucks are involved. Even low-speed collisions with commercial trucks can result in serious injury or wrongful death, and thousands of people die each year as a result of truck-related collisions. Even though truck accidents are not as common as other highway collisions, their weight, size, potentially dangerous loads, and slower ability to brake can all combine to cause devastating damage to anything in their way.

The trucking industry is subject to strict state and federal laws designed to keep all drivers on the road safe and to prevent needless accidents. Because of the risks, the operators and owners of these vehicles have an added responsibility to ensure the safety of other drivers on the road. Unfortunately, rules aren’t always obeyed and drivers and owners aren’t always as careful as they should be. Accidents can occur because of human errors like driver fatigue, speeding, poor judgment, improper lane changes, and pulling too quickly into the path of other vehicles. Worn tires, unbalanced truck loads, malfunctioning equipment or poor roads can also result in collisions.

So many factors play into a commercial truck collision that it may be difficult to understand who is at fault. For example, even though a driver may have caused the accident, the trucking company may also be at fault because it pressured drivers to skip mandatory rest breaks, did not provide adequate training, or employed drivers with bad records. Because commercial truck accidents can be so complex, we urge you to speak to a knowledgeable Dunedin personal injury attorney as soon as possible. An experienced accident lawyer can help ensure that you do not bear the burden of an accident alone, explaining your options and helping you seek justice and fair compensation for your losses.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a commercial truck accident, don’t wait to speak to a Clearwater Personal Injury Lawyer. With time, memories fade and evidence is swept away. It’s also important that you understand your rights and discuss your options with us before signing anything or providing a statement to your insurance company, so that you don’t unintentionally sign away your rights to pursue the compensation you rightfully deserve.

It’s OK to ask for help. At Stinnette Law, we know that asking for help can be a difficult thing to do. Often, people feel uncomfortable contacting a lawyer or filing a lawsuit, and we understand that taking that first step may be a difficult choice. That is why we go to great lengths to ensure that each subsequent step you take with us is as easy as possible. Remember, you have a right to be fairly compensated for your losses, and we can help you recoup your damages as painlessly as possible.

Please call us today for a free consultation. At Stinnette Law, we are committed to representing you and your best interests. Let us help you.