Causes of Truck Accidents Gainesville Lawyer
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Providing Insight Into the Causes of Trucking Accidents
After a devastating truck accident, the victims may be asking why the crash even occurred. It is important that the accident is thoroughly investigated and the negligent parties are held accountable for the injuries that were sustained.
At Fine, Farkash & Parlapiano, P.A., our Alachua County lawyers have been handling truck accident and other personal injury matters for over 25 years. We are committed to standing up for the rights of the injured throughout the entirety of the case. Our firm understands your concerns and provides full support to investigations that may be taking place in order to determine who is at fault for, or the reason for, the accident.
If you have been injured in a truck accident, let us help. Contact our firm at 352-562-7809 or 877-418-1087 to schedule an initial consultation.
Driver Negligence
Just as drivers can make mistakes in motor vehicle accidents, truck drivers also can make mistakes. However, since their trucks are so much larger and heavier than ordinary vehicles, the damages are often much more serious. We strive to help clients deal with cases where driver negligence is the reason for the truck crash. Driver negligence can include:
- Driver fatigue (falling asleep at the wheel)
- Driver speeding
- Driver reckless driving
- Driver drug abuse (driving under the influence of some type of drugs or alcohol)
Negligent Hiring
In many cases, a truck driver should never have been hired. Whether he or she did not have the proper training as a driver, had never been trained with the type of truck that the individual was driving, or if he or she had a background that included the loss of a driver's license, liability for the accident may fall on the trucking company due to the driver.
Improper Truck Maintenance
Like any vehicle, tractor trailers and 18-wheelers require regular maintenance. Often, they require more maintenance than our family vehicles due to the number of hours that these trucks spend on the road. If the maintenance is not completed when needed or on a regular basis, a truck can be a danger to other motorists.
There may be a wide range of reasons for the truck accident that left you injured. A lawyer at our firm can review your case and determine some of the other factors that may have contributed and how the insurance coverage may work to provide you with compensation.
Contact Us
To learn more about your rights following a truck accident, please contact us. A trucking accident attorney at our Florida law firm can discuss your situation and provide options for seeking a resolution to the situation.