St. Petersburg Semi Accident Lawyers
The trucking industry is heavily regulated by state and federal trucking regulations regarding the weight and types of cargo they may carry in their trailers. When a truck accident occurs because of an oversized or overloaded trailer, it is evidence that the truck company did not comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. This negligence can result in serious injury and death to innocent drivers and passengers sharing the road with these heavy giants.
At Hale & Paulsen, PA, we are experienced in identifying the causes of tractor-trailer accidents. We stand up for the rights of our injured clients and seek fair compensation on their behalf. If you or someone you love has been injured because of an overloaded truck, or improperly secured cargo on an 18-wheeler or tractor-trailer in Florida, we are ready to help you protect your rights. Talk to us as soon as possible to arrange a no-cost, no-obligation consultation. We will explain your rights and help you understand your options for recovering full and fair monetary damages.
At Hale & Paulsen, we temper the speed of our service with the need to be thorough. We do not want to just take care of your legal needs quickly. We want to take care of them correctly. Our attorneys stress the urgency of seeking legal help as soon as possible after a truck accident involving an unsafe trailer or load. Evidence needs to be preserved and investigated. This evidence may often be lost or destroyed over time. Our firm works with accident reconstruction experts to determine the cause of the accident and the negligent action.
In addition to an unsafe loads or unbalanced loads, Florida truck accidents are often the result of noncompliance with federal regulations related to issues such as the following:
- Truck maintenance violations
- Speeding, reckless driving
- Improper emergency stop procedures
- Driver fatigue/driving over hours
- Fraudulent logbooks
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Our Clearwater tractor-trailer accident lawyers advise and represent clients in insurance litigation matters in communities and courtrooms throughout the Tampa-St. Petersburg metro area. Contact us to schedule a free consultation today.
