Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Trucking Accident Attorney serving Miami, Boca Raton, Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale
It happened so quickly and yet time stood still. If you were one of the people involved in a collision with an 18-wheeler, a tractor trailer, or a tanker truck, chances are you have little memory of the accident.
But even if you remember every detail, you may still not know the true causes or contributing factors. That's why a good personal injury attorney will review a wide range of conditions to determine what really caused the accident and the injuries.
When you need answers, start by working with an experienced trucking accident lawyer.
Contact the Boca Raton Law Offices of Corey Leifer for a free consultation with an experienced Florida injury attorney. Call 561.395.8055. Our phones are answered 24/7.
More than Meets the Eye
There could be many causes for a truck accident, many of which cannot be understood until a thorough investigation has been conducted. At the Law offices of Corey Leifer, we've seen that when the car driver is not at fault the accident is about equally the fault of the truck driver or problems with the truck itself. We've handled hundreds of accident cases. We know how to investigate truck crashes to get to the truth.
Problems with the Driver
- What is the background of the driver? Does he have a history of accidents or traffic violations? Has he ever been ticketed for speeding or reckless driving? Drunk driving?
- Was the driver fatigued? Had he worked too many hours or driven too many miles. We scrutinize the driver's logbook looking for any discrepancies that could indicate it has been changed or falsified.
Problems with the Truck
- Was the truck overloaded or out of balance? Was the load properly fastened or contained? If the driver was carrying hazardous material, was it stored properly?
- Has the vehicle been properly maintained? Are there records of inspection? Could mechanical failures have occurred from poor maintenance?
- Were there any equipment failures due to defective parts?
Problems with the Trucking Company
While not directly causing a truck crash, negligent policies of the trucking company can contribute to unsafe conditions.
- Was the company negligent in the way it hired and trained drivers? (Some truck drivers on the road today do not even have a valid commercial drivers' license!)
- What were the trucking company's safety policies?
- Was the truck on an appropriate route?
- Does the company have a history of accidents?
We begin our investigation right away to preserve evidence. We are aggressive in representing injured victims in truck accident cases. We do not stop until we've helped you obtain all of the compensation possible.
Contact the Law Offices of Corey Leifer to schedule a free consultation at one of our four convenient locations in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, or Pompano Beach. Call 561.395.8055.
See also:
- Truck accident information center
- What should I do after an accident?
- What if a drunk driver caused my accident?
- Could defective car parts have played a part in my accident or injuries?
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