Did You Know?
In the state of Florida, there were more than 28,000 Commercial Truck related accidents reported in 2022, and more than 3,400 in the Tampa Bay area alone. These numbers are small in comparison to auto accidents, however these can be much more dangerous because of the severity of the type and size of the vehicle involved. More than 45% of the Commercial Truck accidents in the Tampa Bay area resulted in a personal injury of some form. Even though truck accidents are not as common as other highway collisions, their weight, size, potentially dangerous loads, and slower ability to brake can all combine to cause devastating damage to anything in their way.
The trucking industry is subject to strict state and federal laws designed to keep all drivers on the road safe and to prevent needless accidents. Because of the risks, the operators and owners of these vehicles have an added responsibility to ensure the safety of other drivers on the road. Unfortunately, rules aren’t always obeyed and drivers and owners aren’t always as careful as they should be. Accidents can occur because of human errors like driver fatigue, speeding, poor judgment, improper lane changes, and pulling too quickly into the path of other vehicles. Worn tires, unbalanced truck loads, malfunctioning equipment or poor roads can also result in Commercial Truck collisions. In 2012, only 1% of the Commercial Truck accidents that occurred in the Tampa Bay area resulted in fatal accidents, however that still involved the wrongful deaths of more than 35 victims. Andrew Stinnette Personal Injury attorney wants to ensure your safety as well as your well-being and just compensation. If you are seeking a Commercial Truck accident attorney for your personal injury law case, please contact us today, and allow us to help you from the beginning of this tragic event to ensure you receive your due compensation.
Commercial & Large Vehicle Auto Accidents & Injuries
Hiring Stinnette Law for your auto accident injuries should be your first defense.
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SPEAK UP AND GET HELP So many factors play into a commercial truck collision that it may be difficult to understand who is at fault. For example, even though a driver may have caused the accident, the trucking company may also be at fault because it pressured drivers to skip mandatory rest breaks, did not provide adequate training, or employed drivers with bad records. Because commercial truck accidents can be so complex, we urge you to speak to a knowledgeable Florida or Tampa Bay area personal injury attorney as soon as possible. An experienced accident lawyer can help ensure that you do not bear the burden of an accident alone, explaining your options and helping you seek justice and fair compensation for your losses.
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Seek Medical Care: No matter how minor your injuries may seem, it is very important to see a doctor after your auto accident. Not all injuries will be apparent immediately, and some symptoms may not appear for days or even weeks. Receiving the appropriate medical attention can help prevent any auto accident injuries from getting worse.
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Track Your Expenses: A strong auto accident claim clearly specifies the financial impact your auto accident has had on your life. Make sure to keep track of the following, any missed time from work, any rental car expenses, any medical bills associated with your auto accident, travel expenses to and from doctors’ visits, as well as any other expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your auto accident incident.
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Record All Evidence: Immediately write down everything you can remember about your auto accident, as time passes, important details may become unclear. Make sure to gather any witness information, and draw a diagram of the accident scene. Pictures can also be a very important way to document the scene, surrounding obstructions, as well as conditions at the time of the accident. Also if possible make sure and take photographs of the damage to any cars that may have been involved in the auto accident, as well as the point of impact.
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Contact Us: At Andrew Stinnette Auto Accident Attorney, we are not afraid to tackle the task of fighting for your rights. We have a strong track record of success in our personal injury cases, and we fight to get our clients the due compensation they deserve. Contact us today and find out how we can help you!
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