If you have been in an accident with an 18 wheeler or commercial truck in West Palm Beach, Florida or the surrounding areas, please visit the website of accident attorney, Craig Goldenfarb, P.A., today for a free evaluation of your case.
Increased commercial truck traffic on roadways nationwide has increased accidents involving trucks of all sizes including 18 wheeler trucks.
The American Trucking Association has reported that the trucking industry needs 110,000 more drivers by the year 2014. Will this truck driver shortage further compound the causes of truck accidents on our highways? Driver fatigue, inadequate training and poor truck maintenance already plague the 18 wheeler and commercial trucking industry.
Causes of 18 Wheeler Truck Accidents
Trucking accidents can be caused by a variety of factors. Some common causes responsible for 18 wheeler, big rig, or commercial truck accidents include:
- Driver fatigue
- Speeding to meet deadlines
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Unsafe or unbalanced cargo
- Defective equipment or defective tires
- Aggressive driving behaviors
Catastrophic Injuries Involved in 18 Wheeler Truck Accidents
Accidents involving 18 wheelers and other commercial trucks often result in catastrophic injuries for the occupants of the other motor vehicles involved. The resulting injuries may include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, loss of limbs, severe burns, paralysis and even death. Someone injured or killed in an accident with an 18 wheeler or other commercial truck must be fully financially compensated for any medical expenses incurred as a result of the accident, for pain and suffering, loss of income, rehabilitation costs and in the event of a death, the survivors are entitled to compensation also.
The Necessity of Seeking Expert Legal Advice
It is never too early to seek the advice of an experienced 18 wheeler truck accident attorney. The commercial trucking firm will have their own investigators at the scene of the accident before the injured are brought to the emergency room. Evidence that could be obtained to reveal the trucking company’s responsibility for the accident may not be preserved. You need an experienced legal representative protecting your legal rights and the rights of your loved ones as soon as possible.
If you live in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Lake Worth, Port St. Lucie, Florida or the surrounding areas, and you been in an accident with an 18 wheeler or commercial truck, please visit the website of the experienced 18 wheeler truck accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. today if you would like an evaluation of your case, at no cost to you.
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