West Palm Beach Tractor-Trailer Accident Attorney
Truck accident victims should call Pike & Lustig as soon as possible after any collision with a tractor-trailer. These are serious accidents which cause horrible injuries. Many survivors will struggle for years with pain related to brain injuries, fractures, back injuries, and more. The transportation company which owns the truck will defend itself vigorously and probably refuse to settle. Within hours of the crash, they will have investigators sent to the scene to speak with witnesses and gather evidence to use against you. Get legal help by calling our firm and speaking to a West Palm Beach tractor-trailer accident attorney. We have your back when taking on a large transportation company in the Southeast.
Types of Truck Accidents and Injuries
Some of the most common tractor-trailer accidents include:
- The trailer can swing to the left or right in an uncontrolled manner, often because of unsecured cargo or lost traction. The trailer can slam into adjacent vehicles, causing whiplash, head injuries, and facial fractures.
- Blown tire accidents. When a tire blows, the tractor-tailer can become uncontrollable. We see head-on collisions which can lead to permanent disability or even death.
- Rollover accidents. A truck rolls over due to a sudden shift in the center of gravity. Unsecured cargo can lead to a vehicle toppling over and landing on a nearby car.
- Because the tractor sits high up off the ground, a smaller vehicle can slide beneath it, shearing off the roof. This type of accident can cause major head and neck injuries, even death.
- Override accidents. A tractor-trailer can ride up onto a vehicle in front of it, often because the truck driver is distracted or traveling too fast. These are often fatal accidents for those seated in the back seat of a lighter sedan.
Truck accident victims need extensive medical care and rehabilitation to deal with the after-effects of a collision. Some permanent disabilities include paralysis, amputation, blindness, and permanent disfigurement.
Our firm will meet to discuss your accident and analyze if you can submit a claim. Many people who survive these accidents seek compensation from the company that owned the tractor-trailer and/or employed the driver. We can negotiate a settlement to cover a variety of damages, including lost wages and benefits, medical expenses, car damage, property loss, and pain and suffering.
Contact Our West Palm Beach Tractor-Trailer Accident Attorneys to Get Started!
Pike & Lustig has won settlements and jury verdicts for many clients injured in tractor trailer accidents. To prevail, our clients need evidence to reconstruct how the accident happened, which aids in establishing liability for the crash. The trucking company is not liable unless their driver made some mistake or a defect on the truck led to the crash. Steel yourself for the defendant to claim you are partially to blame for the crash.
Contact our office quickly so we can begin collecting evidence. Eyewitnesses and truck data are the foundation of most claims, but an attorney needs to help document and preserve this evidence. A West Palm Beach tractor-trailer accident attorney can explain more in a consultation.
