Truck Accident Lawyer
Serving Central Florida including Winter Garden, Apopka, Clermont, Inverness, and Leesburg
Truck accidents are often to blame for devastating injuries such as brain injuries and spinal cord injuries. Our state has some alarming statistics - Florida ranks third in the number of fatal truck accidents per year, and nearly one-third of all accidents on our roads involve large trucks. When a tractor-trailer weighing several tons collides with the average car, SUV, van or pickup truck, there is usually going to be significant injuries to the driver or passengers in the smaller vehicle. The Cressman Law Firm is here for those families dealing with the aftermath of such a traumatic accident.
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After a truck accident, there are so many things to think about. A victim’s physical injuries are just the beginning of things – most of our clients work for a living and can’t afford to miss work and be expected to continue to afford living expenses and medical bills. Our truck accident attorney team will work to get you compensation for lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, disability, and other damages based on your unique situation.
Truck accident cases involve special circumstances surrounding the actions of the drivers of the tractor-trailers, and the Cressman Law Firm team is well-versed in truck accident law. Federal regulations govern how long these drivers can be on the road, how many hours they can drive at one time, and how much time off is required between trips. In some circumstances, not only is the driver and owner of the tractor-trailer liable for the injuries, the companies that have leased the tractor-trailer, or hired the tractor-trailer, may be liable for the injuries suffered by victims of these types of collisions.
If you are involved in a truck collision with a tractor-trailer, you should immediately contact an attorney so that certain evidence that may be needed to prove your case can be preserved. Examples of this type of evidence are ECM downloads from the tractor-trailer’s computer system, Qualcomm downloads and data, drivers' log books, maintenance records and vehicle inspection reports.
Frequently Asked Truck Accident Questions
Please call or e-mail Florida attorney Mark P. Cressman today to schedule a free legal consultation and find out if you have a truck accident case.
Winter Garden, FL 34787
407-877-7317
