Commercial truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries. Don’t let trucking companies and their insurance teams minimize your claim.
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Truck accidents on Palm Beach County’s busy highways like I-95, Florida Turnpike, and Okeechobee Boulevard can be devastating. When an 80,000-pound commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the results are often catastrophic injuries or death. These cases are complex, involving federal regulations, multiple insurance companies, and powerful trucking corporations.
Attorney Marcos Gonzalez has extensive experience handling truck accident cases throughout South Florida. We understand the unique challenges these cases present and know how to investigate thoroughly, identify all liable parties, and fight for maximum compensation for catastrophic injuries.
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High-Risk Areas:
Jackknife Accidents: Large trucks folding at the connection point between cab and trailer, often blocking multiple lanes.
Rollover Accidents: Trucks tipping over due to high speeds, improper loading, or mechanical failure.
Rear-End Collisions: Trucks unable to stop in time due to their massive weight and size.
Blind Spot Accidents: Vehicles crushed in truck drivers’ blind spots during lane changes.
Wide Turn Accidents: Right-turn crashes where trucks swing wide and strike other vehicles.
Underride Accidents: Passenger vehicles sliding under truck trailers, often resulting in fatal injuries.
Cargo Spill Accidents: Improperly secured loads falling and causing multi-vehicle crashes.
Tire Blowout Accidents: Truck tire failures causing loss of control and debris-related crashes.
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Commercial trucks must comply with strict federal regulations:
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“Fought the Trucking Company and Won” “I was severely injured when a semi-truck ran a red light on Okeechobee Boulevard. The trucking company tried to blame me, but Marcos proved their driver was violating hours of service rules. He got me a settlement that covers my medical bills and allows me to support my family.” – Robert T., West Palm Beach ★★★★★
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Q: How are truck accidents different from car accidents? A: Truck accidents involve federal regulations, commercial insurance policies, multiple liable parties, and typically result in more severe injuries. They require specialized legal knowledge and investigation techniques.
Q: How much insurance coverage do commercial trucks carry? A: Federal law requires minimum $750,000 in liability coverage, but many trucking companies carry $1 million or more. Hazardous material trucks may have even higher coverage.
Q: What should I do immediately after a truck accident? A: Seek medical attention first, call 911, document the scene if possible, get the truck driver’s CDL and company information, and contact our office before speaking with trucking company representatives.
Q: How long do truck accident cases take? A: These cases are typically more complex than car accidents and may take 1-3 years to resolve, depending on the severity of injuries and complexity of liability issues.
Q: Can I sue both the driver and the trucking company? A: Yes, both the driver and their employer may be liable. We investigate all potentially responsible parties to maximize your compensation.
Q: What if the truck driver was an independent contractor? A: Even independent contractors may create liability for the companies they work for under certain circumstances. We’ll investigate the relationship thoroughly.
Q: How do you prove the truck driver was at fault? A: We obtain truck maintenance records, driver logs, electronic data from the truck, drug/alcohol test results, and work with accident reconstruction experts.
Q: What compensation can I receive for a truck accident? A: You may be entitled to medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, future medical care, disability compensation, and in severe cases, punitive damages.
Truck accidents often involve other legal areas:
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From our West Palm Beach office, we represent truck accident victims throughout:
Truck accidents require immediate investigation before evidence disappears. Don’t let trucking companies control the narrative. Get an experienced truck accident lawyer who knows how to investigate these complex cases and fight powerful trucking corporations.
Call 1-800-487-8315 for your FREE consultation today.
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