Florida is one of the deadliest states in the nation for trucking accidents. Large semi-trailers account for 62 percent of fatal crashes and 48 percent of nonfatal crashes. Statistics show that truckers are 10 times more likely to cause an accident than weather, road conditions and vehicle performance.
In Florida, trucks may weigh up to 80,000 pounds and be 75 feet long – 20 times the weight of a passenger car. When these two vehicles collide, the passenger car is most likely to be totaled and the people inside severely injured, left to cope with life-altering physical impairment, lost wages, huge medical expenses and emotional trauma. Family members may have to struggle to help their loved ones out with medical expenses or restructure their lives to become caregivers. Most trucking accidents are the result driver inattention or aggressive driving, while still others are caused by fatigue, intoxicated driving, illness, or lack of appropriate training. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to a trucker’s negligent or reckless behavior, contact The Law Offices of Todd S. Stewart, PA to obtain swift justice. Mr. Stewart and his team stand ready to go to battle on your behalf to hold those responsible. There is no fee if there is no recovery. Please give us a call.