Florida Truck Accident Lawyer

Types of Truck Accidents

Truck accidents have a variety of causes, and when they happen they can create serious injuries to the drivers in the area. If you or a loved one has been injured in such an accident, it is critical that you contact a Florida truck accident attorney to assist you with the legal aspects of your claim. An independent investigation as to the cause of the accident may need to be done in some cases.

Truck vs. Car Accidents
A large commercial truck can cause catastrophic damage in a collision with a car. The passengers in the car may suffer severe physical injuries that may remain with them the rest of their lives. With the help of a dedicated attorney, you can seek financial compensation to help with your medical costs. Click here to learn more about truck vs. car accidents…

Truck vs. Motorcycle Accidents
A motorcycle rider almost always loses in a collision with a large commercial truck. Motorcycle riders may incur brain injury, spinal injury or other physical damage even if they are wearing protective gear. A Florida truck accident attorney can protect your legal rights and assist you in filing an accident claim. Click here to learn more about truck vs. motorcycle accidents…

Truck vs. Pedestrian Accidents
When a pedestrian is hit by a semi-truck or a big rig, the result can be fatal. Pedestrian are some of the most seriously injured truck accident victims, and it is important for their rights to be protected. Click here to learn more about truck vs. pedestrian accidents…

Truck vs. Truck Accidents
When two trucks are involved in an accident, it is important for you to seek the legal help of a Florida truck accident attorney. A lawyer can help you investigate your accident to determine who is at fault so that you can seek compensation for your injuries. Click here to read more about truck vs. truck accidents…

Causes of Truck Accidents

Some of the common causes of truck accidents include:

Brake Failure: As big rigs or semi truck use air brakes as their system, the failure of this type of brake can create terrible accident. As the air brakes are stopping an incredibly massive vehicle, the brake drum could get to temperatures as high as about 600°, which is the limit on a safe temperature. If the truck's load is too heavy (overloaded) or not properly distributed, this can increase the heat in the drum as high as 800 - 1000 °, which is definitely an unsafe situation for those driving around the truck driver. One could claim that the overloading or improper loading of the truck was the essential cause of such an accident. In some cases, as the truck needs approximately 133 feet to stop when traveling at 40 mph fully loaded. When such an accident occurs, an investigation must be done when making a claim for damages. The Distasio Law Firm is familiar with the science behind truck accidents and assists the injured and their families in making a claim.

Blind Spot Accidents: Large trucks do have a "blind spot" just like other drivers. Unfortunately, when a truck driver fails to see another vehicle, the damage can be massive and these accidents often result in multi-car accidents and fatalities.

Jackknife Accidents: When a truck is traveling along a highway and tries to put on the brakes, part of the braking system is found in the axles of the trucks. These axle brakes provide about 12% of the braking power of the vehicle. Once these axle brakes are frozen, the driver no longer has the ability to steer the back of the truck, and it will simply go forward with the momentum that it already has. If this happens during a turn, a jackknife accident usually occurs, and these often result in a rollover accident creating huge damages to many driver.

Rollover Accidents: These occur ordinarily when the axle braking systems lock up, or a truck swerves to quickly while traveling at an unsafe speed on a turn.

Fatigued Driver: Many truck drivers are working hard to make a living, and their pay is based on how quickly they can get the load delivered. This means that in many cases, they are driving far longer than they should, for days at a time. In some cases, they take certain drugs to stay alert and awake, which are known to diminish actual awareness and cause aggressive driving, such as methamphetamines. In these cases, the passenger cars in the area are seriously at risk when driving near any such driver.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, contact a Florida truck accident attorney from the Distasio Law Firm to assist you in making your claim for compensation for damages.