Truck Accident Lawyer in Jacksonville

Did you know the laws are different for truck accidents?

There are numerous circumstances and legal issues involved in the representation of truck accident cases. The operation of semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles is governed by state motor vehicle codes and federal standards as established by the Department of Transportation. These regulations cover all areas of operation, including: loading, lighting, driver licensing and certification, duty time parameters, and more. It is unfortunate, but accidents and vehicular crashes involving trucks can result in injuries that require a long and painful rehabilitation period for the other driver.

At Spohrer & Dodd, our dedicated team of truck accident attorneys has more than 30 years of trial experience with personal injury and wrongful death cases in state and federal courts. Our staff and experts, including an in-house doctor and nurse, bring a wealth of experience to each automobile and truck accident case that we represent. Recovery after an accident caused by a large truck frequently requires a claim against the truck driver's auto insurance policy as well as the trucking company's commercial liability policy. However, as time passes, critical evidence can disappear, so it is important for you to speak with an attorney right away.

Florida Truck Injury Attorney

Despite the strict regulations and codes that govern the trucking industry, accidents continue to occur with surprising frequency and devastating results. Trucking companies often force drivers to stay behind the wheel longer than allowed by federal regulation, which can contribute to truck driver fatigue and semi-truck crashes. In addition, tractor trailers are sometimes built using defective parts, loaded incorrectly or improperly maintained. Our team of truck accident lawyers is experienced in helping people injured, or the families of people killed, recover full and fair compensation of damages.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 385,000 large trucks (those with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 10,000 pounds) were involved in traffic crashes in 2006. A total of 4,995 victims died as a result of those accidents, which was one out of every nine traffic fatalities in the United States. These statistics clearly demonstrate the unique danger posed by the semi-trucks that increasingly crowd our nation's roadways. In Jacksonville, When an 18-wheeler hits a car or smaller truck, the driver of the passenger vehicle is almost always seriously injured in the motor vehicle accident.

Truck Accidents Statistics & Case Representations

For more information regarding motor vehicle accident cases that Spohrer & Dodd has represented, see Commercial Truck Accidents.

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