Miami Truck Lane Change Accident Attorney
Sharing the road with a semi-truck is a nerve-racking experience for many Miami drivers. Commercial trucks are much bigger and heavier than a passenger car. So there is always a risk that the larger vehicle will suddenly execute an unsafe lane change and strike the smaller car without warning.
The Miami truck lane change accident attorneys at Pike & Lustig, LLP, have seen this scenario play out far too many times. A truck driver, often in a hurry, makes a quick lane change without checking their mirrors and having proper overall awareness of their surroundings. The result is a collision that can seriously injure–or kill–the people in the vehicle struck by the negligent trucker. We represent those victims and their families in seeking proper financial compensation for their losses under Florida law.
Proving an Unsafe Lane Change Caused a Miami Truck Accident
Commercial trucks have much larger blind spots–commonly referred to in the industry as “no-zones”–than passenger cars or trucks. In particular, a semi-truck has large no-zones on the other side of the driver’s cab. This makes it far too easy for vehicles in adjacent lanes to escape the truck driver’s notice if they are not constantly paying attention to the road.
The danger, of course, is that the truck driver may decide to change lanes without realizing there is already another vehicle in the no-zone of the lane they are moving their truck into. In that scenario, the other driver usually has no time to react and avoid a crash.
Many truck drivers will quickly try and shift blame for a lane change accident. They will argue the driver in their blind spot was the one who acted recklessly, perhaps by speeding into the no-zone in a failed attempt to pass the truck. This is why it is essential for accident victims to work with an experienced Miami truck lane attorney who can fully investigate the circumstances surrounding these events. Among the things our team looks for:
- Was the truck driver behind schedule and rushing to make their next delivery? If so, did that lead them to attempt the unsafe lane change?
- Did the truck driver intend to change lanes in the first place? In many of these accidents, the driver simply “drifted” into the adjacent lane because they were fatigued, distracted by their phone, or acting under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
- Was there a mechanical issue with the truck itself that caused the driver to lose control just before the lane change? If so, the people responsible for inspecting and maintaining the truck may be liable for the accident victim’s injuries.
Contact the Miami Truck Lane Change Attorneys at Pike & Lustig Today
Personal injury claims arising from truck accidents are often far more complicated than those arising from collisions that only involve passenger vehicles. For this reason, it is in your best interest to work with a qualified Miami truck lane change attorney who understands how to properly build a case against a truck driver, truck company, and other parties who may be responsible for these kinds of accidents. Contact Pike & Lustig, LLP, today at (561) 291-8298 to schedule a consultation.
