Commercial truck companies have a responsibility to ensure that its vehicles are in safe working condition and have been fully inspected and maintained.  The most common cause of truck or tractor trailer accidents is driver error which includes:

• Driver Fatigue and Distracted Driving – Florida law limits the amount of time truck drivers can spend behind the wheel. Unfortunately, truck drivers often exceed those limits. Drivers often become fatigued and distracted when they spend too much time behind the wheel.

• Vehicle Malfunction – Truck drivers and trucking companies are required to inspect and maintain their trucks at regular intervals. Commercial trucks and 18-wheelers spend a lot of time on the roads. The wear and tear they suffer can create dangerous conditions if not properly maintained. Vehicle defects like worn tires and defective brakes can put everyone on the roads at risk.

• Aggressive Driving and Speeding Truck drivers are often in a hurry to reach their destination. Excessive speeds, driver aggression and other traffic violations are common causes of truck accidents in Florida.

Any type of truck accident can cause serious, debilitating injuries. Our personal injury lawyers handle all types of truck accident cases. We’ll work to hold all responsible parties liable for your injuries to the fullest extent of the law. The Haggard Law Firm has litigated tractor trailer and truck accident catastrophic injury cases that have included:Traumatic Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, Paralysis, Head and Neck injuries and Wrongful Death.