Truck Accidents 

Orlando, Florida Truck Accident Attorneys

Our Orlando lawyers understand that numerous factors can contribute to a trucking accident. Dangerous road conditions, improper loading, defective truck parts, bad brakes, and truck driver negligence are only a few of the possible causes of serious truck accidents in Florida. A truck driver who gets paid by the mile may be fatigued or using drugs to stay awake. Although laws limit the number of hours a driver can be on the road, there are no limitations on what the driver can do during time off the road, such as assist with loading or unloading a truck. In addition, many drivers keep two sets of books, one with the actual hours they drive, and another set in compliance with the laws.

At Jacobs & Goodman, our Orlando area lawyers work with experienced accident investigators in collecting evidence from the scene of a truck accident, interviewing eyewitnesses, and reviewing a driver's log book and driving record. We also look at the maintenance schedule for a commercial truck or tractor trailer to expose any failure to perform truck inspections, maintenance, or required repairs.

If you have been involved in a Florida truck accident, please contact our truck accident attorneys as soon as possible. The earlier we get involved, the better the chance of success and maximizing your compensation.

Causes of Truck Accidents on Florida Roads

The experienced personal injury lawyers of Jacobs & Goodman represent clients injured in truck accidents caused by the following:

• Excessive speeding
• Falling asleep at the wheel
• Driving under the influence
• Drifting across lanes
• Making wide angled turns
• Failing to fully pull off to the side of the road
• Failure to use proper reflectors on vehicle
• Load shift
• Lack of a rear guard necessary to prevent under riding

Truck Accident Liability - Holding those Responsible Financially Accountable

Unfortunately, drivers and passengers of cars involved in an accident with a semi truck are sometimes killed instantly, or die weeks or months later. We hold truckers and truck drivers accountable for the loss of life caused by their negligence through wrongful death actions brought on behalf of the victim's family.

Truck accidents almost always involve serious, catastrophic injuries. Our Orlando attorneys work with medical economists and life care planners in recovering damages related to known, quantifiable costs associated with head trauma, neck and back injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations, burns, and disfigurement. We also project costs associated with lost wages and diminished quality of life. In almost all injury cases, cost data exists indicating the financial impact of an injury over time. We provide detailed cost projections based on data maintained by HMOs and the insurance industry in order to recover full damages for our clients.

Contact Orlando Truck Accident Attorneys Today

If you're facing future medical expenses and lost earnings due to injuries sustained in a truck accident, contact the Orlando law office of Jacobs & Goodman today and schedule a free consultation to discuss how we can help you.

Quality Representation and Superior Service

Jacobs & Goodman, P.A.
Central Florida Personal Injury Lawyers
Toll Free: (800) 226-2949