South Florida Truck Accident Attorneys

Did you know that large trucks can weigh 20 or 30 times as much as smaller passenger vehicles? According to a fact sheet from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), not only do semi-trucks weigh substantially more than passenger vehicles—increasing the risk of serious injury in the event of a collision—but their size and shape also increase the likely severity of a crash. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,788 people sustained fatal injuries in large truck accidents in 2021, and about 70 percent of those accident victims were occupants of smaller passenger vehicles. In general, large truck crash fatalities have been on a decline over the last several decades, yet the number of serious accidents has increased slightly in the last couple of years.

If you or someone you love sustained severe personal injuries in a large truck collision, you should discuss your case with a truck accident lawyer as soon as possible. Our dedicated attorneys at Brubaker Injury Law can discuss your options with you today.

Common Injuries in Large Truck Crashes 

Whether you are driving downtown on city streets or headed along the highway, a truck crash can result in serious and life-threatening personal injuries. Common injuries in truck collisions include but are not limited to:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), including concussions and other head trauma
• Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) and other serious neck and back injuries
• Fractures and broken bones
• Amputations
• Lacerations
• Internal injuries
• Disfigurement and scarring
• Emotional and psychological trauma

If the trucking accident that caused your injuries resulted from the truck driver’s negligence or another party’s carelessness, you deserve to seek compensation for your losses.

What Causes Truck Accidents?

There are many different causes of truck accidents, and thus, you may be able to file a claim against more than one party. According to a large truck crash causation study conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the following are some of the most common causes of truck crashes:

• Drowsy driving
• Distracted driving
• Aggressive driving
• Impaired driving
• Poorly maintained brakes
• Defective truck parts
• Improper cargo loading
• Inclement weather

Depending upon the specific facts of your case, you may be able to file a truck accident lawsuit against more than one party, including but not limited to the following:

• Truck driver
• Employer of the truck driver
• Freight loader
• Owner of the truck
• The company that performs maintenance on the truck
• Designer or manufacturer of defective truck parts

You should always discuss your case with a truck accident lawyer to determine who may be liable for the accident that caused your injuries.

Filing a Lawsuit Within Two Years 

Generally speaking, Florida law requires that truck accident victims who file personal injury lawsuits must do so within two years from the date of the accident. This is known as the statute of limitations, and it is extremely important to file your claim before the two-year “clock” runs out.

Discuss Your Case with a Truck Accident Lawyer

Were you injured in a large truck crash? Was someone you love seriously wounded in a collision involving a tractor-trailer? A dependable truck accident attorney can speak with you about your case today. Contact Brubaker Injury Law for more information.