Contact our big rig and tractor trailer accident attorneys in the Central Florida and Orlando area if you or a loved one has suffered from a commercial vehicle crash resulting in fatalities or injuries.
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Big Rig / Tractor Trailer Accident Attorneys Serving Orlando and Central Florida – Helping Victims of Commercial Vehicle Crash Fatalities and Injuries
In 2004, an estimated 4,862 people were killed as a result of truck accidents. Serious, even fatal, accidents are all too common in large truck collisions. The law firm of Timothy H. David, P.A., has big rig and tractor trailer accident attorneys near Orlando serving central Florida who have the knowledge, skill, and experience to help victims pursue compensation from those at fault. Commercial vehicle crash fatalities and injuries can be life-changing events, and our lawyers are here to help guide you through these difficult cases.
- Big Rigs, Trucks, and Tractor Trailers
- Truck Driver Negligence
- Big Rig Accident Compensation
- Crashworthiness
- Helpful Advice
- Statistics and Causes
Big Rig, Truck, and Tractor Trailer Accident Cases
Trucks, big rigs, tractor trailers, and semi-tractor trailers are defined as vehicles used for transporting products for commercial purposes. This class of vehicle can include 18-wheelers and delivery trucks. Such trucks can be as long as 75 feet and weigh 80,000 pounds. Drivers of these trucks are held to a higher legal standard than the average motor vehicle operator. Commercial vehicle drivers must be professionally trained and follow strict federal, state, and local laws while driving large tractor trailer vehicles. Our big rig accident attorneys in central Florida have extensive experience in truck accident litigation and have devoted a great deal of study to laws pertaining to truck drivers. The lawyers of Timothy H. David, P.A. can review the facts of your case and help you seek compensation for damages from trucking accidents. Contact our personal injury lawyers today to get started on your case.
Truck Driver Negligence
Truck drivers who are found to be negligent in a commercial vehicle accident can be held liable for any crash-related injuries or fatalities that result from it. Should you or a family member be involved in an accident with a large truck, you may be entitled to compensatory damages if the driver of that truck is found to have been negligent. Some causes of truck driver negligence can be attributed to:
Failure to notice blind spots
Blind spots can exist on the sides, front, and back of large trucks. Truck drivers may steer into a car without noticing it’s there if he or she has not properly checked blind spots.
Speeding
Large trucks can be difficult to control, particularly if the driver is exceeding the speed limit. This can lead to dangerous driving and serious accidents.
Wide turns
Extreme turns are often required to accommodate the size of large trucks. If the truck driver doesn’t see a car between the truck and a curb, the car may be dangerously cut off or squeezed in.
Dangerous lane changes
Large trucks require significantly more stopping distance than the average motor vehicle, and rapid lane changes can cause a serious collision.
More causes of truck accidents can be found on our statistics and causes page, and you can learn how to avoid truck accidents and what to do if you become involved in one by exploring our helpful big rig / tractor trailer accident advice page.
Contact our big rig accident attorneys in central Florida if you are suffering as a result of a tractor trailer accident that occurred in or around the Orlando area.
Big Rig Accident Compensation
Serious and even fatal injuries, not to mention costly vehicle damage, can be caused by a collision with a large truck. The big rig and tractor trailer accident attorneys at our firm are experienced lawyers who are able to handle complex cases such as these. We can review your case and determine if truck driver negligence may have played a part in the accident. If you or a family member has been injured or killed as a result of a big rig accident, you may be entitled to compensation from the responsible parties, including damages for:
- Past and future medical bills
- Past and future lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral costs
The tractor trailer and big rig accident attorneys of Timothy H. David, P.A., serve the Orlando and central Florida area and are dedicated to seeking restitution for the victims of large truck accidents. Our lawyers are here to help you through this difficult time.
Contact Us in Central Florida
Commercial vehicle crash fatalities and injuries can not only take an exhausting toll on your emotional and physical well being, they can drain your financial resources as well. If you have been involved in a tractor trailer accident in Orlando or the surrounding areas, contact our big rig accident attorneys in central Florida. The law firm of Timothy H. David, P.A. can review your case and seek compensation for your losses.