West Palm Beach Commercial Truck Accident Attorney
Anyone who hopes to drive a commercial truck needs a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in Florida. Because commercial vehicles are larger than most passenger cars, special training is required to get behind the wheel of a rig. Unfortunately, many truckers are dangerous behind the wheel, regardless of their experience. They can drive recklessly or fail to properly inspect a vehicle before pulling onto the road. Pike & Lustig is a personal injury law firm which has helped victims of motor vehicle accidents. Contact us today to speak with a West Palm Beach commercial truck accident attorney. We can identify who is liable: a trucker, the truck’s owner, or another entity.
We Can Help with Your Commercial Truck Accident
Pike & Lustig is well positioned to assist victims injured in wrecks with any type of commercial truck, including:
- Moving vans
- Cement trucks
- Delivery trucks
- Box trucks
- Tractor-trailers
- Garbage truck
- Tow trucks
- Refrigerator truck
- Haul truck
- Flatbed truck
- And many others
These vehicles get into accidents for many reasons, but trucker error is a leading cause. Because they are pressed for time, truckers can speed, tailgate, or take other dangerous action to get to their destination quickly. Despite laws limiting the numbers of hours worked, some truck drivers might stay up all night and falsify their log books. Many motorists are rear ended or injured when a larger truck rides up onto their smaller vehicle.
Our attorneys understand the detailed process for obtaining compensation. Sadly, getting what you deserve is harder than simply filling out a couple of forms and attaching medical bills. Instead, accident victims need solid evidence of what went wrong to demand compensation. Otherwise, the defendant might refuse to accept responsibility for the accident or offer only a tiny settlement.
To secure your rights, call the police after the accident. Ask an officer to visit the scene, where they can investigate what caused the accident and produce a crash report. If the officer suspects a driver was intoxicated, they can demand the trucker take a test. CDL holders have a lower legal limit than other motorists, and they can lose their license if they are drunk or high.
You Deserve Compensation–Our West Palm Beach Commercial Truck Accident Attorney Can Help Obtain It
Pike & Lustig has won millions in settlements for many injuries caused by accidents including broken bones, whiplash, facial injuries, and concussions. Money cannot get your old body back, but it can force accountability. We have the tools you need to make sure your claim is presented accurately and completely. We can also participate in mediation if that will help us resolve the legal dispute.
Florida has changed its personal injury laws recently, and the new laws are not favorable to injured plaintiffs. For instance, the comparative fault threshold is lower now, and you might not receive any compensation if you are mostly liable for the crash.
Call Pike & Lustig to speak with our West Palm Beach commercial truck accident attorney about your collision and resulting injuries. We can meet for a confidential and free consultation.
