Truck Accidents...
Trucking accident statistics are alarming. The United States Department of
Transportation (USDOT) releases data about truck accidents, which is then
published by many organizations as truck accident statistics. The roads of the United
States are the home to over 140,473 fatal and non-fatal truck accidents every year.
Of these total truck accidents, a high number end in fatalities, with statistics putting
the number of deaths due to truck accidents at about 5,000 each year.
Here is a breakdown of the top 5 states as to fatal truck accidents in 2006
(according to FARS - Fatality Analysis Reporting System).
For more truck accident statistics from FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) please
click here.
Howard S. Grossman, P.A. represents individuals, and the families of individuals,
who have been seriously injured or killed in Florida trucking accidents. These
accidents, which involve large, over-the-road tractor trailers (also known as “18-
wheelers”) are generally the most serious we see at our firm.
Truck accident litigation involves claims against negligent truck drivers and the
trucking companies who hire them. Under the laws of Florida and most states, a
driver of a large truck is considered to have an even greater standard of care than
other drivers, because of the injuries that their large trucks can cause. Collisions
caused by a truck’s failure, faulty inspection and maintenance, or a truck driver’s
negligence, can lead to catastrophic injuries.
Truck drivers break federal laws by driving:
There are three chief reasons why trucking accidents are so dangerous: size, speedand driver fatigue. A fully loaded truck is a incredibly large and heavy piece of
machinery. When you put something that heavy on the road at speeds topping 60
miles an hour, you get a potentially very dangerous situation with a vehicle that can
run over almost anything in its path. If you add the growing problem of driver fatigue
and truck drivers’ being under constant pressure to move cargo – there can be
deadly consequences.
To recover the cost of medical bills, lost wages, and emotional trauma, truck victims
should contact an experienced truck accident lawyer as soon as possible. At
Howard S. Grossman, P.A., our lawyers swiftly consult experts such as accident
reconstructionists to gather facts and begin a thorough investigation. Our truck
accident attorneys speak with and take depositions from eye-witnesses and company
employees. Once our thorough investigation of the truck accident is complete, we
head into settlement negotiations or to court with evidence on our side.
With over 37 years of combined legal experience, our trucking accident attorneys
know how to prepare and win cases. Today, with the ever-changing advancements
in technology, there is a lot we can learn from analyzing minute details from a truck
accident. Our truck accident attorneys and expert truck accident reconstructionists
make use of the following types of informational tools to properly forge our client's
cases:
Our truck accident lawyers work on a contingent fee basis, which means that there is never a fee unless we successfully resolve your motor vehicle accident
case.
If you or a loved one has been injured, contact us by clicking here or call us at 877-
733-5857 to set up a free consultation to discuss your truck accident case.
Trucking accident statistics are alarming. The United States Department of
Transportation (USDOT) releases data about truck accidents, which is then
published by many organizations as truck accident statistics. The roads of the United
States are the home to over 140,473 fatal and non-fatal truck accidents every year.
Of these total truck accidents, a high number end in fatalities, with statistics putting
the number of deaths due to truck accidents at about 5,000 each year.
Here is a breakdown of the top 5 states as to fatal truck accidents in 2006
(according to FARS - Fatality Analysis Reporting System).
For more truck accident statistics from FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) please
click here.
Howard S. Grossman, P.A. represents individuals, and the families of individuals,
who have been seriously injured or killed in Florida trucking accidents. These
accidents, which involve large, over-the-road tractor trailers (also known as “18-
wheelers”) are generally the most serious we see at our firm.
Truck accident litigation involves claims against negligent truck drivers and the
trucking companies who hire them. Under the laws of Florida and most states, a
driver of a large truck is considered to have an even greater standard of care than
other drivers, because of the injuries that their large trucks can cause. Collisions
caused by a truck’s failure, faulty inspection and maintenance, or a truck driver’s
negligence, can lead to catastrophic injuries.
Truck drivers break federal laws by driving:
 | While fatigued | |
| In excess of the amount of hours they are allowed to drive | |
| with overloaded or oversized trucks | |
| With improper maintenance | |
| With an inability to see at night |
There are three chief reasons why trucking accidents are so dangerous: size, speed
machinery. When you put something that heavy on the road at speeds topping 60
miles an hour, you get a potentially very dangerous situation with a vehicle that can
run over almost anything in its path. If you add the growing problem of driver fatigue
and truck drivers’ being under constant pressure to move cargo – there can be
deadly consequences.
To recover the cost of medical bills, lost wages, and emotional trauma, truck victims
should contact an experienced truck accident lawyer as soon as possible. At
Howard S. Grossman, P.A., our lawyers swiftly consult experts such as accident
reconstructionists to gather facts and begin a thorough investigation. Our truck
accident attorneys speak with and take depositions from eye-witnesses and company
employees. Once our thorough investigation of the truck accident is complete, we
head into settlement negotiations or to court with evidence on our side.
With over 37 years of combined legal experience, our trucking accident attorneys
know how to prepare and win cases. Today, with the ever-changing advancements
in technology, there is a lot we can learn from analyzing minute details from a truck
accident. Our truck accident attorneys and expert truck accident reconstructionists
make use of the following types of informational tools to properly forge our client's
cases:
| Truck maintenance records | |
| Driving records | |
| Driving log books | |
| Driver employee records and drug test results | |
| Data on weather conditions | |
| Department of Transportation (DOT) information | |
| Information on truck's on-board computer (black box) |
Our truck accident lawyers work on a contingent fee basis, which means that there is
case.
If you or a loved one has been injured, contact us by clicking here or call us at 877-
733-5857 to set up a free consultation to discuss your truck accident case.
Howard S. Grossman, P.A.
| Truck Accidents 1-877-SEE-JUSTICE |
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Our Boca Raton trucking accident lawyers handle all trucking accident claims in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Lantana, Fort Lauderdale, Sunrise,
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Plantation, Weston, deerfield beach, and delray beach. Our truck crash trial attorneys file lawsuits against negligent and careless truck drivers and
trucking companies in pompano beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Broward county, Margate, Coconut Creek, Cypress Creek, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach,
Riviera Beach, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Sawgrass, and throughout Florida. If you have been injured in an accident involving a tractor
trailer, call our Boca Raton lawyers for a free consultation. If you have been involved in a truck collision in Florida, please call our trucking accident
lawyer, Timothy Nies for a toll-free consultation regarding your truck crash case. www.palmbeachtruckaccidentlawyers.com
TIMOTHY C. NIES, ESQ.
Howard S. Grossman, P.A.
1098 N.W. Boca Raton Boulevard
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Toll-free: 877-733-5878
Phone: 561-208-5585
Fax: 561-391-1193
E-mail: Click here
Howard S. Grossman, P.A.
1098 N.W. Boca Raton Boulevard
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Toll-free: 877-733-5878
Phone: 561-208-5585
Fax: 561-391-1193
E-mail: Click here