Big trucks transport goods all over the country, and they are crucial to our nation’s economy. With all the growth in Florida, there are more and more big rigs on the roads. These trucks often travel hundreds of miles each day, so tire blowouts are fairly common.
If you have been hurt because of a truck tire blowout in Florida, you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries. You need an experienced lawyer who knows how to deal with the big trucking companies and get you the justice you deserve.
Your time to file a claim after an accident is limited, so contact a lawyer from Shaked Law Firm, P.A. today at (305) 937-0191. Let us help you get the money you are owed. Give us a call now to set up a free consultation with a Florida tire blowout accident lawyer.
How Shaked Law Firm, P.A. Can Help After a Tire Blowout Accident in Florida
The time after an accident can be difficult for many reasons. You are dealing with the physical pain of your injuries while stressing about the financial consequences. Let Shaked Law Firm, P.A. help take away some of the stress that you are dealing with by helping you get the compensation you deserve.
Residents in Florida trust us to handle every aspect of their case after a truck accident.
After your accident, our Florida personal injury lawyers can help by:
- Investigating the crash to determine what caused it
- Identifying all potential defendants
- Assessing all the available insurance coverage
- Handling all communications with the trucking company, insurance company, and opposing counsel
- Hiring experts who can bolster your claim
- Reviewing maintenance logs, driver logs, and other evidence needed to prove your case
- Aggressively negotiating a full and fair recovery
- Preparing your case for trial and arguing it in front of a jury when necessary
If you have been hurt due to a tire blowout on a big truck, contact Shaked Law Firm, P.A. today. Schedule your free consultation with a Florida truck accident attorney to let us get started helping you.
How Common Are Tire Blowout Accidents?
Truck tire blowouts happen every day. In fact, a study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates that about 8,000 blowouts occur nationally each year. Blowouts are responsible for about 6% of all truck accidents.
With the number of trucks on the road increasing, the number of blowout-related accidents is likely to increase as well. Additionally, some accidents that are related to tire blowouts may not even be included in these numbers. Vehicles often have to swerve to avoid debris from a tire blowout, and this often causes accidents in which the truck itself is not involved.
If you have been hurt in a tire blowout accident, contact us today to put our experience to work for you. We know what it takes to go up against these large trucking companies, and we will fight diligently to protect your rights.
Common Causes of Truck Tire Blowouts
Truck tire blowouts can happen for a variety of different reasons.
Some of the most common causes of blowouts include:
- Improper air pressure (underinflated or overinflated)
- Extreme weather conditions
- Potholes or other road damage
- Excessive wear
- Overloaded trailer
- Excessive speed
The experienced team at Shaked Law Firm, P.A. can help investigate your accident to determine the cause.
Who is Liable for Truck Tire Blowouts?
Determining the cause of the blowout can also help determine who is responsible for any resulting damages. Liability in truck tire blowout accidents can sometimes get complex. There may be multiple defendants who share responsibility for the accident.
We can help hold all the responsible parties accountable, including the:
- Truck driver
- Tire manufacturer
- Cargo loader
- Trucking company
- Truck service/maintenance provider
Victims who are injured in one of these accidents may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages. This means that the victim can recover from both their financial losses as well as their physical and emotional trauma. This includes medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering.
How Truck Tire Blowouts Can Affect Your Life
Unfortunately, when a tire blowout occurs, the consequences can be catastrophic. These big trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. A blowout can cause the driver to lose control, and this may result in a rollover, jackknife, or other type of accident.
Some common types of injuries that result from these accidents are:
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones
- Severe burns
- Amputations
- Internal organ damage
- Wrongful death
If you have suffered an injury in a tire blowout accident, you have a limited amount of time to file a claim. Florida law has a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury cases. If you fail to file a lawsuit before this deadline, you can lose all your rights to recover compensation. Contact the experienced team at Shaked Law Firm, P.A. to let us help ensure you do not lose your right to a financial recovery.
Schedule a Free Consultation With Our Florida Tire Blowout Accident Lawyers
If you have been hurt because of a truck tire blowout accident in Florida, you need an experienced lawyer who knows how to stand up to these large trucking companies. The team at Shaked Law Firm, P.A. has the experience you need on your side in these cases. We will aggressively fight to get you all the compensation to which you are legally entitled. Contact us now to schedule a free consultation with a Florida truck accident lawyer.