Central Florida Truck Accident Attorney
Making a delivery on time means nothing if destroying or permanently changing the lives of innocent people is what it costs. Unfortunately, the bigger picture is not always what truck drivers and trucking companies see when they're caught up in the day-to-day business of transportation. Thousands of innocent people each year are seriously injured or killed as a result.
If you or a family member has been seriously injured in a truck accident — our lawyers will fight hard to hold those responsible fully accountable for their negligence.
Our experience, dedication and the hard work we put into each and every truck accident case can make a tremendous difference. Put these qualities and our firm's other assets to work for you and contact us in Miami, Florida, today for a free consultation.
At Panter, Panter & Sampedro, our lawyers represent truck accident victims throughout the Central Florida region, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Cape Canaveral and Orlando. We also represent people from around the world and such places as South America, Canada and the Middle East who have been injured while vacationing or visiting this area. Our firm has been dedicated to this type of work for more than 20 years and has obtained numerous verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million for previous clients.
Central Florida Truck Accident Lawyers
Common Types of Negligence
A truck accident can be caused by many factors. Reckless driving — truck drivers speeding, following too closely or making sudden lane changes in their efforts to meet a deadline — is a very common cause. Driver impairment is another. To prevent them from falling asleep at the wheel, truck drivers are required to get enough sleep and must take mandatory breaks from driving after driving for a certain number of hours or miles. Other impairment cases can involve drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs who kill and maim thousands of innocent people each year. Equipment failure is another major cause of these accidents. An 18-wheeler or tractor-trailer that sits in a mechanic's garage is an 18-wheeler that's not making any deliveries or money. The trucking industry is highly regulated for a number of reasons, including for public safety. Trucks that are improperly loaded, overloaded or that are carrying improperly secured cargo in violation of federal, state or local regulations can be deadly. Defective products, such as a tire that blows out, a faulty brake system or a defective latch, can also cause an 18-wheeler wreck or semi truck accident to occur. Dangerous road design or construction can also be a major or contributing factor in any crash. In these cases, an action can be brought against a variety of liable parties, including the city, county or state agency that has responsibility for the road or intersection in question.
Board-Certified Civil Trial Attorneys in Central Florida
Dedicated to Obtaining FULL Compensation for Truck Accident Victims
To accomplish our goal of maximizing compensation for our clients, we work with investigators, accident reconstruction specialists, crashworthiness and safety experts, civil engineers and other professionals to thoroughly investigate the accident and vigorously pursue ALL liable parties. We are through in every respect, and we pay a great deal of attention not just to collecting and documenting evidence — but also to presenting that evidence. This may involve the use of sophisticated courtroom models, demonstrations, medical illustrations, computer simulations and other materials to show — in ways that are clear and convincing to a jury — how and why an accident occurred. In many cases, this level of preparation shortens the entire process by working to convince insurance carriers and corporate representatives that it is in their best interest to settle a claim rather than have our evidence presented to a jury.
Don't Wait to Talk to a Lawyer
If you or a family member has been involved in a truck accident — chances are very good that the trucking company and their insurer are already investigating and looking for ways to minimize liability or deny responsibility altogether. Level the playing field — contact our law offices and put our experienced and dedicated attorneys to work preventing them from succeeding and protecting your claim.
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