Get Legal Help After a Truck or Commercial Vehicle Accident
Trucking companies and other companies that use commercial vehicles have a responsibility to take necessary safety precautions with their drivers and their vehicles. Proper training, responsible deadlines and sufficient maintenance can make the road safer for all drivers and passengers.
Unfortunately, truck accidents still occur. Many truck accidents are the result of negligence on the part of the driver or the trucking company. In 2008, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over 250 people in Florida died in accidents involving large trucks.
Insurance Issues in Truck Accident Cases
Unlike car accidents, where some motorists have little or no insurance coverage, commercial truck companies traveling in interstate commerce (which is to say, most truck companies) are required to carry $750,000.00 of insurance for bodily injury and property damage. Given the stakes involved, insurers for truck companies are tenacious litigators, and will take every step necessary to limit their clients' liability.
At the law firm of Reeder & Nussbaum, P.A., in St. Petersburg, Florida, our attorneys provide equally tenacious, experienced representation to the victims of truck and commercial vehicle accidents throughout the area. If you have been involved in a truck accident, contact us and speak with a lawyer for a free initial consultation.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
There are many reasons why truck and commercial vehicle accidents can occur. Many of these causes are entirely preventable. Common causes of truck accidents include:
- Insufficient driver training and education
- Driver fatigue or inattention
- Aggressive and/or negligent driving, including excessive speed and passing
- Lack of proper truck, trailer and vehicle maintenance
- Unrealistic schedules and deadlines that encourage reckless driving
- Improper loading and unsecured loads
- Drug and alcohol use
At Reeder & Nussbaum, we thoroughly investigate truck and commercial vehicle accidents to determine what occurred and how the accident may have been prevented. Our investigation will include reviewing log books and driver records, obtaining inspection and maintenance records of the vehicles, and obtaining police reports, witness statements and photographs of the vehicles involved.
Contact Reeder & Nussbaum After a Truck Accident in Florida
Contact us to schedule an appointment for a free consultation and case evaluation, where we will discuss your case and the circumstances surrounding your injuries and damages. Call our St. Petersburg office toll free at 888-855-6022 to get started. Se habla español.
