The trucking companies that send out the big trucks to deliver goods across the nation’s highways and interstates are extremely vital to our economy. It would be very difficult, not to mention inconvenient, if the trucking industry did not make deliv-eries to stores and restaurants so we could purchase the things that are necessary to maintain or en-hance our quality of life. These trucks—many weighing in excess of 5 tons, especially when fully loaded —share the same roads traveled by all drivers, including motorcycles and other motor vehicles; but are much heavier and more difficult to maneuver automobiles and motorcycles. Unfortunately, truck accidents happen all too frequently, leaving ac-cident victims to pick up the pieces of their lives and carry on in the best way that they can. Unfortunately, truck accidents happen all too frequently, leaving ac-cident victims to pick up the pieces of their lives and carry on in the best way that they can. A A car accident involving an 18 wheeler can be very serious, and even deadly, deadly, and truck accident lawyers are necessary to help victims navigate the pitfalls of a personal injury lawsuit. In fact, more than 100,000 people are injured (and close to 4,000 killed) in truck collisions each year. [Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “Traffic Safety Facts, 2012 Data: Large Trucks,” DOT HS 811 868, http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811868.pdf, revised May 2014. Accessed November 2014.]
If you have been injured in a trucking accident, you may be owed monetary compensation for your injuries, car or truck repairs, and pain and suffering. However, because several parties share responsibility for a single truck—such as the driver, the trucking company, the truck manufacturers, and the truck owners—determining who is to blame after trucking accidents can be very difficult and a little confusing so it’s best to consult with a Tampa truck accident lawyer right away.
We are here to help you—contact John Bales Attorneys today for a free consultation. Our experienced truck accident lawyer can help you get the resolution deserve for your personal injury, pain and suffering, and property damage. You will have a free case and you will not be required to pay anything unless we win.