West Palm Beach Tanker Truck Accident Attorneys
Tanker trucks carry hazardous materials, including fuel and other flammable materials. Many tanker trucks pull into gas stations or deliver directly to businesses and even homes.
These trucks are incredibly heavy and large, and they can crash into other motorists on the road. If you were injured in an accident with a tanker, give Pike & Lustig a call. We are a team of experienced West Palm Beach tanker truck accident attorneys who can meet to discuss a possible legal claim. The tanker truck driver might be liable for the accident, in which case you can seek financial compensation.
Serious Injuries in these Accidents
Tanker trucks can cause massive injuries when they collide with pedestrians or motorists:
- Cargo spills. Hazardous fuel and materials can spill out of the truck and ignite. A victim can struggle with burns and disfigurement from an accident. Other toxic chemicals can lead to toxic poisoning.
- A tanker truck can collide when a trucker is distracted or the truck suffers a mechanical failure. These accidents often cause fractures, concussions, and back injuries.
- Tanker trucks are more prone to rollovers because of liquid sloshing around in the elevated drum. These accidents can lead to crush injuries and amputations.
Tanker truck accidents often injure dozens of people in a single crash or spill. Call Lustig & Pike to discuss the accident.
Often, the trucking company will blame another motorist on the road for the crash. For instance, they might claim a trucker pulled directly in front of the tanker truck. Any comparative negligence can reduce the compensation a victim wins in a settlement or jury verdict. Florida has also changed its law regarding comparative negligence in ways that are less friendly to plaintiffs. If you are more than 50% liable for the crash, then you will not receive any compensation.
Companies which own tanker trucks could be liable because they own the truck or because they employ the trucker. Let us review if we can bring a claim against the fuel company for compensation. You should receive damages related to medical care, income loss, pain, disfigurement, and property damage. Each case is worth different amounts, but we can provide a clearer estimate in a free consultation.
Call the West Palm Beach Tanker Truck Accident Attorneys at Pike & Lustig for Help with Your Case
Any tanker truck accident can leave people in West Palm Beach with life-altering injuries. A tanker truck collision might even claim the life of a loved one. We encourage anyone struggling in the aftermath of an accident to speak with our firm.
A West Palm Beach tanker truck accident attorney at Pike & Lustig can go over the police report and other evidence to determine fault for the accident. That is the critical first step to seeking accountability for injuries and property damage caused in the crash. We have negotiated generous settlements for many injured clients, and we are eager to hear your story, too. Call to arrange a free, no risk consultation with our law firm.
