Truck Accidents

Florida Semi-Tractor Trailer Truck Accident Attorneys

As you travel on Interstate 10 and Highway 98, Highway 90, Highway 85 and Highway 20, you will see a large volume of semi-tractor trailers driving alongside of you or even passing you at great speeds. The trucking industry is regulated by strict laws. When these laws are not followed, accidents can occur. At Powell, Powell & Powell, P.A. Attorneys at Law in Crestview and Fort Walton Beach, Florida, we represent clients who have been injured due to the negligence of a truck driver.

In addition to identifying your insurance coverage (including Personal Injury Protection or PIP), we will immediately start an investigation of the truck accident. Gathering the necessary information and evidence is paramount in handling your truck accident case. At Powell, Powell & Powell, P.A. Attorneys at Law, we will immediately request that the necessary records from the trucking company are preserved and sent to us.

We will thoroughly review any information on any personnel or driving issues of the driver in your case. We will review the log books to ensure that the truck driver did not exceed the amount of driving time and took breaks as required. We will also secure the "black box" and have our experts in this area review the data to identify the rate of speed and any extreme movements or braking.

Accidents can also occur when load requirements are violated. Those cases may involve multiple defendants as most trucking companies have contractors responsible for the loading of trucks. The manufacturer of the product being shipped may also be liable if their company loaded the truck at their loading docks.

While truck accident cases are complicated, we will attend to all the legal matters while you recover from your injuries. If a loved one was lost in a truck accident, we will file a wrongful death claim. Your physical, emotional, and financial damages deserve compensation. We will work hard to protect your rights and ensure the best outcome of your truck accident case.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer regarding a truck accident or crash, please contact us.