Tampa Accident Lawyers
Truck accidents are almost always very serious accidents and can easily cause fatal or severe injuries. The trucking industry is subject to very complex federal and state regulations because of the constant potential of danger to the public. To complicate matters even more, there may be multiple victims and multiple responsible parties in your truck accident. In order to win your case and obtain just compensation for your losses, you need the help of our experienced Tampa accident lawyers.
Types of Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are definitely not one-size-fits-all events. There are many different types of truck accidents and they all involve unique factors which determine not only the types of injuries involved, but the way your case must be investigated and handled. Some of the common types of truck accidents include:
- Rollover
- Jackknife
- Underride
- Bridge and underpass
- Hazardous materials
- Tanker trucks
- Runaway trucks
- Multicar pile-up
- Pedestrian
Truck Accident Responsibility
When truck drivers cause truck accidents their employers can usually be held responsible. Trucking companies can also be held responsible for failing to maintain or repair their trucks, and numerous other violations of the complex federal and state trucking regulations which can lead to trucking accidents. Defective trucks and truck parts can cause accidents, placing responsibility on truck manufacturers and parts manufacturers. Our Tampa accident lawyers understand the dynamics of truck accidents and know how to determine who was truly responsible for you accident and injuries. Responsible parties in truck accidents can include:
- Trucking company
- Truck driver
- Truck manufacturer
- Parts manufacturer
- Other drivers who may not even be directly affected by the crash
- Government entity in charge of roadway construction and maintenance
- Weigh station or weigh station personnel
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a truck accident, please call our Tampa accident lawyers at 1-877 LOSS RECOVER (567-7732) or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with our personal injury lawyers is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.