Truck accidents account for over 5,000 fatalities and 133,000 injuries each year. Since a commercial truck, such as a large freight carrier or eighteen-wheeler, weighs about 25 times more than the size of an average automobile, truck accidents rarely have minor consequences. The unique risks posed by truck accidents can be worsened depending on the contents inside the commercial truck. For instance, if flammable or hazardous materials are present, secondary burns or respiratory injuries can take place as a result of the harmful cargo. Even though truck drivers are statistically safer than automobile drivers, there are still many commercial drivers who drive carelessly.  

 

There are many causes of trucking accidents. The trucking industry does not always encourage safe operation. For instance, some drivers never receive the proper training to handle such a big rig or they are encouraged to work long hours and forego the necessary rest in order to stay alert. In some cases, other automobile drivers may be negligent and cause a collision with a truck. The most common causes of truck accidents include:

 

 

If you or someone that you love has been the victim of an injury in a truck accident, you may entitled to compensation for your injuries. At the Law Offices of Kanner & Pintaluga, we will evaluate your case for free. In Florida, there are time restrictions (statute of limitations) that may bar the filing of your lawsuit. Therefore, it is important to act soon to let us protect your rights and determine what compensation you are lawfully eligible for today.