Fort Lauderdale Truck Accident Attorney

Types of Truck Accidents in South Florida

Large trucks can be dangerous to operate if the driver is not fully aware or is at all inattentive.  If the driver is tired, intoxicated or otherwise impaired, their ability to safely and effectively control their massive 80,000 pound vehicle is exponentially decreased.  There are several different types of truck accidents that can include the following:

• Brake failure accidents – Brakes on large trucks are sensitive and different than those used on passenger cars.  If they were not serviced or checked properly, they can fail at a crucial moment, resulting in a dangerous collision.
• Rollover accidents – Because of the height and weight of a large semi truck, they can easily roll over if they go around a sharp corner at excessive speeds.  Even at low speeds, rollover accidents can easily occur and can be deadly.  If a smaller passenger car is in the path of the rollover, you can expect serious injuries. 
• Jackknifing accidents – Jackknifing refers to when a truck’s trailer moves to either side.  Jackknifing can easily result in a rollover.  Not only are they dangerous to the truck driver, they are extremely hazardous to any other cars on the road.  If the truck’s trailer is out of control, there is no way to safely stop or avoid other vehicles. 
• Underride accidents – When a smaller car hits a big rig at certain angles or speeds, the collision can force the car underneath the truck.  The resulting injuries are almost always fatal or very serious.  Because the level of the trailer is often comparable to the level of the passenger’s head, it is easy to see how one of these accidents can be deadly if enough velocity or force is involved. 
• Tire blow-out accidents – Because of the rollover potential, tire blow-outs can be extremely dangerous.  If a truck’s tires are improperly serviced, maintenance or otherwise cared for, they can be placing other drivers at a serious risk.

Pompano BeachTruck Accident Lawyer

If you have been injured in any of the above types of accidents that were the result of truck driver negligence, you could be eligible to recover compensation for your injuries.  At the Law Offices of Spingarn & Associates, P.A., the truck accident attorneys are skilled, experienced and can be very effective advocates and advisers in all types of truck accident and personal injury cases. 

Contact a Ft. Lauderdale Truck Accident Lawyer at the Law Offices of Spingarn & Associates, P.A. if you have been involved in a big rig, tractor trailer, 18 wheeler or semi truck accident in Florida.  Mr. Spingarn proudly services many areas throughout the state, including the counties of Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade.