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Orlando Truck Accident Lawyers
Commercial vehicles of all types, but especially semi-trucks, pose a serious risk to motorists and passengers in commuter vehicles on Orlando highways and streets. One mistake can result in fatalities or catastrophic injuries that leave drivers and passengers with permanent disabilities or life-altering injuries.
People involved in these types of accidents have a lot riding on the outcome of their injury claim. Failure to secure fair recovery may result in ongoing financial challenges that can negatively impact your entire family. The team at Kanner & Pintaluga is here to aggressively advocate for your best interests. We’ll fight to ensure you’re not shortchanged for medical costs, lost wages and suffering you have only experienced due to someone else’s negligence or mistake.
Why Truck Accidents Frequently Result in Catastrophic Injuries
The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks make them the most dangerous vehicles on the road. A typical fully loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds (the maximum according to U.S. regulations) or as little as 35,000 pounds with an empty tractor trailer attached. For comparison the average weight of smaller commuter vehicles is roughly 2,500 pounds, or up to about 4,000 pounds for SUVs or light trucks.
The weight and height differentials are massive, meaning drivers in passengers in commuter vehicles are at far greater risk of suffering catastrophic injuries in truck crashes.
Unsurprisingly, maneuvering and stopping a truck that weighs 20 to 30 times more than a commuter car requires far more finesse and attention. Their stop distance is much longer, meaning if truck drivers aren’t paying attention and fail to hit the brakes in time, they can easily cause terrible auto accidents.
There can also be issues with things like cargo. If the load of a truck isn’t properly stabilized or tied down, the shifting can make it harder to control the truck and potentially worsen the severity of resulting accidents.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
- Driver Fatigue: Hours of Service regulations limit driving hours, but some truckers, pressed to meet deadlines, overlook these requirements, leading to fatigue-induced errors.
- Equipment Failures: Faulty brakes or tire blowouts can have catastrophic consequences.
- Inadequate Training: Driving a truck requires specialized skills. Insufficient training can make handling challenging situations on the road difficult.
- Distractions: Texting, GPS usage or even consuming food can divert the driver’s attention momentarily, but with grave outcomes.
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The Importance of Commercial Trucking Insurance and How It's Different from Normal Auto Insurance
Commercial trucking insurance is tailored to meet the unique risks associated with trucking operations, including the potentially catastrophic injuries or deaths they can cause in the event of accidents.
The most important difference for the purpose of commuters in Orlando is that trucking insurance policies offer higher liability coverage, often exceeding $1 million. This is far more than the $10,000 PIP coverage you may have on your auto policy.
If you’ve suffered serious injuries in a crash or have lost out on weeks or months of income due to being out of work during recovery, $10,000 likely won’t go very far. It’s a different story when people injured in auto accidents have access to a million dollars or more in coverage. Even people who suffer long-term, debilitating injuries may be able to receive fair compensation in a truck accident case.
This also means commercial insurers have more to lose, giving them added incentive to fight claims harder. Commercial insurers won’t hesitate to play hardball, undervalue your claim, question the severity of your injuries or attempt to divert fault to you.
Who Can Be Held Liable for Truck Crashes
- Truck Driver: Truck drivers who participate in reckless behavior behind the wheel, like substance abuse or distracted driving, may be held personally liable for injuries along with their employer.
- Trucking Company: The company that owns the truck or employs the driver can be held accountable for poor vehicle maintenance, encouraging or requiring drivers to meet tight delivery schedules or hiring inadequately trained drivers.
- Cargo Loaders: If improperly loaded cargo causes an accident, the distributor or company responsible for loading the truck could be held liable.
- Truck Manufacturers: The companies that manufacture vehicles or components may be held liable if it can be shown the failure of their products led to the accident and injuries.
One of your attorney’s jobs will be to identify all the parties who may share liability for your accident. As a plaintiff, you are not limited to only pursuing one defendant. A combination or all of the above can potentially be made to pay if they are responsible for your injuries.
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Is More Compensation Available in Truck Crash Cases?
Given the potential for significant injuries and the higher insurance coverage limits associated with commercial trucks, victims often stand to receive more substantial compensation compared to standard auto accidents. Additionally, multiple parties might be held liable, further increasing potential compensation sources.
Potential Damages After Suffering a Catastrophic Injury in a Truck Crash
Catastrophic injuries have profound implications on a victim’s life. It’s typically necessary to seek compensation beyond immediate medical bills:
- 1. Medical Costs: This covers not only immediate treatments but also future medical needs, including surgeries, therapy and medication.
- 2. Lost Wages: Compensation for earnings lost during recovery and potential future earnings if the victim is unable to return to work.
- 3. Pain and Suffering: Monetary compensation for the physical pain and emotional distress suffered due to the truck crash.
- 4. Rehabilitation Costs: This includes physical therapy or even vocational training if a career change is necessary.
- 5. Loss of Quality of Life: Many people who suffer catastrophic injuries or disabilities after a truck crash suffer drastic changes in their lifestyle and are unable to partake in previously enjoyed activities.
Get Help After Being Involved in a Truck Crash in Orlando
Semi-trucks are an indispensable part of the supply chain. Simply put, Orlando – just like every other major metro area in the United States – can’t work without them. This is a danger that’s here to stay for the foreseeable future, which means serious truck crashes will inevitably occur.
The team at Kanner & Pintaluga is here to ensure the victims of truck crashes in Orlando receive fair recovery so they can piece together their lives and move on.
Understanding the nuances of truck accidents, from causation to compensation, is essential for victims to secure justice. If you or a loved one find yourself embroiled in such an unfortunate event, seeking expert legal counsel from our truck crash attorneys can help pave the way to recovery. Call us at 800.586.5555 for a free case evaluation.
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