Tractor trailer / Semi / trucking cases involve numerous differences from a typical automobile collision. It is important that your attorney knows these differences and is knows how to deal with them. Approximately 500,000 large trucks, tractor trailers, semis are involved in traffic accidents in the United States each year. Approximately 5,000 of these accidents result in fatalities.

Tractor trailers can be responsible for over a quarter of vehicle accident fatalities each year. The main reason for the lethal effects of collisions involving large trucks is obviously the weight. A semi often weighs over 80,000 lbs. when fully loaded. The difference in weight between a truck and a car results in tremendous damage to the smaller vehicle, be it a car, motorcycle, pickup, or van.

WHY TIME IS SO CRITICAL:

• The truck's insurance company representatives will be on the scene quickly.
• Investigators for the trucking company itself will be on the scene as well.
• Trucking companies may try to limit their liability by destroying evidence that at trial could be used by the plaintiff.
• If you contact the Law Offices of Cliff Wells soon after the accident, we can help prevent documentation destruction.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING A TRACTOR TRAILER:

First, contact the police (and paramedics if you or others are hurt). Be sure to discuss with police officers and have them document in the police report in great detail the course of events that resulted in the accident. Professional investigators may be utilized to sort through all of the documentation and related conditions to determine how and why the accident occurred.

WHAT ABOUT MEDICAL TREATMENT?

Whether it is a semi/tractor trailer, automobile/automobile, automobile/motorcycle or pedestrian collision, seek medical attention at the local emergency room as soon as possible. If you delay going to the emergency room or your doctor, the defense could use this against you. Furthermore, defense attorneys regularly argue that any person who was injured at all in a collision would automatically goes to the hospital to get checked out and failure to do so indicates that you were not injured at all.

FLORIDA TRUCK COLLISION ATTORNEY

Clifford Wells is an experienced tractor trailer truck accident lawyer. He will go over with you the details of the case to help you understand what your options are.

Statutes of limitation may apply and can vary by state, so it is best to talk with a qualified attorney soon after an injury to determine if you have a valid claim.

There is no charge for an initial consultation. You owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Please contact Clifford Wells Attorney at Law online or call toll free 888-821-3195 or 727-821-3195.