The trucking industry is huge, and if you commute in the mornings or late at night, you're certainly used to sharing the road with these giant vehicles. Sleep-deprived drivers often push themselves too hard, and when you combine that with the millions of passenger cars on the road every day, the results can be catastrophic. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in 2017 there were 450,000 crash accidents reported involving large semi-trucks, and 23% of those crashes resulted in injury, often serious.
If you are injured in a semi-truck accident, the medical bills can pile up quickly, so it's important to retain an experienced truck accident lawyer immediately. A tractor-trailer accident lawyer is familiar with injury and negligence laws and can make sure you get a fair settlement. Truck drivers are required to be heavily insured, often in the millions. And determining fault may not be as simple as you think. In Florida, negligence for the accident can fall not only on the driver but on the companies employing them. There are often separate insurance companies for the truck, the driver, and the trailer. With such a complicated insurance case, it's crucial to get an experienced accident and injury lawyer on your side as soon as possible.
At the Coleman Law Group, we know Tampa accident and injury law. We'll treat your case with the compassionate, individualized attention you deserve, and there are absolutely no fees until we get you paid. Call to speak with one of our truck accident lawyers today or set up a free consultation at our Tampa Bay offices. We'll help you get the compensation you deserve.
MCMIS SAFETY OUTCOMES* | CY 2017* | CY 2018* | CY 2019* (Jan. 1, 2019 - Jun. 30, 2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
CRASHES | |||
Large Trucks and Buses | 171,337 | 181,578 | 86,703 |
Large Trucks | 154,665 | 164,559 | 78,828 |
Buses | 154,665 | 17,652 | 8,737 |
FATALITIES | |||
Large Trucks and Buses | 5,133 | 4,979 | 2,263 |
Large Trucks | 4,867 | 4,711 | 2,148 |
Buses | 284 | 309 | 130 |
INJURIES | |||
Large Trucks and Buses | 93,460 | 96,944 | 45,274 |
Large Trucks | 76,014 | 79,903 | 37,295 |
Buses | 18,370 | 18,296 | 8,527 |
*States are expected to report crash data to FMCSA within 90 days of the crash. Data are considered preliminary for 22 months to allow for changes.
Note: Individual subtotals may not add to totals due to the potential for double counting (e.g., crashes involving both a truck and bus).
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