Florida Runaway Trailer Accident Attorneys
Tractor-trailers are hazardous enough when a driver is operating them – due to sheer size alone, they can present significant risks to passenger vehicles on the road. But when a truck’s trailer disconnects from the truck bed, serious property and personal damage can occur. Runaway trailer accidents can affect multiple drivers and have extremely serious consequences, from lacerations and broken bones to lifelong disability or even death.
There are many contributing factors to runaway trailer accidents in Florida. For example, a truck’s trailer connections might be improperly assembled or have deteriorated due to weather or normal wear or tear. A sudden bump or movement can dislodge the trailer’s apparatus, causing the trailer to roll and collide with other vehicles on the road. The suddenness of a runaway trailer can take drivers by surprise. They may not have enough time to react to the sudden obstacle on the road, often with disastrous consequences.
The fallout from a runaway trailer accident can be extremely serious. Faced with a huge obstacle in the road, the vehicle can roll or collide, even hit other vehicles on the road. Serious injury can result. Though bruises, cuts, and broken bones are common, more extreme injuries like traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or paralysis can totally disable passengers and even lead to fatalities.
Since the causes and circumstances of runaway trailer accidents can vary widely, victims need the assistance of a qualified Florida truck accident attorney as they try to determine who is responsible for their injuries. You might be qualified to seek damages in court related to the costs of treatment, necessary rehabilitation, wages you missed during your recovery, and the costs of future medical care. You could even collect damages related to psychological trauma and post-traumatic stress suffered from your accident. But you can’t do it without an experienced, competent and aggressive Jacksonville truck accident attorney on your side.
Farah & Farah is a personal injury firm dedicated to representing victims of injuries from accidents such as runaway trailer accidents. We have years of experience, a supportive staff, and the local resources you need to fight and win in court. If you have been injured due to a runaway trailer accident in Florida, call today for a free case consultation.
For a free evaluation of your case, call our Jacksonville office today at 1.800.642.8275