Truck accidents in Florida

Truck accidents can happen within a few seconds. The difference between car accident and a trucking accident is that the damages can be much worse. Another major difference is the common laws that govern trucking companies and commercial trucking companies.

When working on a truck accident case in Florida, trucking accident attorneys will first need to determine who is liable for the accident. A number of different parties could be at-fault - a negligent truck driver, the truck owner, the company that leased the truck from the original owner, manufacturer of the parts and mechanics of the truck or some other extraneous party that was involved, directly or indirectly. Trucking entities usually argue over which company’s insurance will cover the damage and blame is directed to other people so it has the potential to become a sticky situation. Trucking accident attorneys are thus a necessity in these cases.

Trucking companies in Florida try to avoid liability by distancing themselves from the driver, vehicle and equipment. The trucking company could argue that their drivers are hired as independent contractors and it leases the vehicles to whoever wants to make use of them. Legal loopholes do exist and one must be careful of making incorrect accusations. Federal law has ended these debacles by making all companies who own trucking permits responsible for accidents where their vehicles are involved, regardless of their contracting situations.

Regulations and laws implemented by the federal law in Florida have now established specific standards trucking companies, owners and drivers must adhere to. Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations encompasses the regulations for the trucking industry. Unique laws have been implemented that protect motorists from negligent truck drivers and their respective companies. Sufficient rest is now regulated and entities and drivers alike can be severely fined if these standards are not met. This minimizes their fatigue and lowers the risk of potential commercial trucking accidents. Other trucking specific laws include packing and loading regulations which legally protect motorists in the event of materials or debris inflicting damage to their person.

If you have suffered injuries or damages as the result of a trucking accident in Florida, contact the legal team at Farrow & Pulice. We have been working together for over 12 years and are skilled at handling personal injury negotiations, claims as well as court proceedings. For competent trucking accident attorneys who will fight for your case, choose Farrow & Pulice to represent you!

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