Clearwater Truck Accident Lawyers
Clearwater Trucking Accident
A semi truck accident rarely has a good outcome for the motorist. Not only are the injuries devastating and frequently happen to an entire family, but identifying the at-fault party can be complex. The truck may be owned by one individual, but leased by another. Other parties may be involved in the transport of materials around the country.
Immediately upon your Clearwater truck accident, it is important to have an experienced Florida truck accident law firm involved. Farah & Farah has been representing truck accident victims since 1979. With more than 9 million registered large trucks in the U.S., a big rig can weigh in at up to 80,000 pounds and a motor vehicle closer to 4,000 pounds. It is not surprising than that more than 98% of the time, the injuries will occur to the motorist. And these can be devastating head, spinal cord, and lost limb injuries.
Consider the numbers:
- The U.S. Department of Transportation reports there are more than 500,000 truck accidents every year that result in about 5,000 fatalities.
- Truck accident amount to 12% of fatalities on the roads.
- The majority of vehicle/truck accidents are caused by the driver of the motor vehicle.
- In 2008, there were 11,500 trucking accidents in Florida that resulted in 290 fatalities and 6,400 injuries.
Farah & Farah investigators will first determine the cause of the crash. Was there an improper lane change or turn? Was one of the drivers exceeding the speed limit or was there a failure to yield the right of way?
We need to figure out the key players and the at-fault party. Our accident reconstruction experts and investigators will gather all of the evidence we will need such as log books from the driver. We will need to determine if the driver had exceeded the hours-of-service limitations on his time behind the wheel. Was he on medication or distracted? Was the large truck driver speeding?
Records will need to be gathered to answer those questions and our experienced attorneys with in-depth knowledge of federal regulations are more likely to obtain successful results for our clients.
If you have been involved in a crash with a large truck, you are well-advised to consult with an experienced Clearwater truck accident law firm about your crash. Don't try to go it alone. There are too many complex issues at stake and the other side will be well represented. At Farah & Farah we have a team of investigators, accident reconstruction experts, traffic engineers, and health experts who can put your injury into a perspective that a jury can understand. We prepare your case for trial and the other side knows we are serious. You need to be compensated for your physical, emotional and financial losses from a devastating Clearwater truck accident. Call us at 1-800-533-3555 so we can offer you a complimentary consultation on your accident and discuss the possible options you may pursue.