Miami Truck Company Negligence Attorney
Commercial truck accidents in Miami are often the fault of multiple parties. One of those parties is usually the company that owns the truck. Whether it is because the company pushed a truck driver to violate federal safety regulations, a hiring manager turned a blind eye to an unqualified driver candidate, or some other inexcusable act of neglect on the part of management, truck companies can and should be held legally responsible when their conduct leads to a preventable accident.
The Miami truck company negligence attorneys at Pike & Lustig, LLP, represent accident victims in seeking compensation for their medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses attributed to the reckless acts of a semi-truck owner. Our team understands how to properly investigate a truck company’s role in an accident. And we will fight to make sure you and your family obtain civil justice if that company was to blame for your accident.
How Truck Company Negligence Leads to Accidents in South Florida
When a truck driver causes an accident due to negligence–i.e., their unsafe driving led to the crash–the truck company that employs that driver is automatically liable for the victim’s damages under Florida law. This is known as “vicarious liability” and it applies anytime that an employee injures someone while acting in the course and scope of their employment.
But vicarious liability is not necessarily the only way that a truck company’s negligence caused or contributed to an accident. Other actions taken by the truck company’s management may have also played a key role. Here are just a few examples:
- Improper Maintenance — In many Miami truck accident cases, the truck driver did everything they could to avoid a collision. The problem was that the truck itself had a mechanical defect that led the driver to lose control. Such defects are often the result of a truck company negligently failing to conduct necessary routine inspections and vehicle maintenance.
- Hours of Service Violations — Another common cause of commercial semi-truck accidents in Miami is driver fatigue. Federal regulations limit how much time a commercial truck driver can spend behind the wheel without stopping to rest or take a break. Many truck companies negligently “encourage” or otherwise turn a blind eye to drivers who stay on-duty past these federal hours of service limits in order to keep to their delivery schedule.
- Negligent Hiring or Supervision — A person needs a commercial driver’s license to operate a semi-truck in Florida. The rules governing such licenses are much stricter than those applicable to regular driver’s licenses. Many truck companies, however, negligently hire drivers they know are disqualified or unqualified to hold commercial licenses, often because of a past record of driving under the influence of alcohol. Additionally, many truck companies negligently fail to properly supervise the drivers they hire, which is often a significant factor in a preventable truck accident.
Contact Our Miami Truck Company Negligence Attorneys Today
A truck company’s negligence can prove deadly when an accident occurs. That is why if you, or someone you love, has been injured in such an accident, the Miami truck company negligence attorneys at Pike & Lustig, LLP, are here to help you seek financial compensation for your losses. Contact us today at (561) 291-8298 to schedule a consultation.
