Ft. Lauderdale Trucking Accident Lawyer

Helping Injury Victims in Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, and South Florida

Have you been injured in an accident involving a commercial truck, big rig, semi, tanker, or tractor-trailer in or around Ft. Lauderdale? If so, it is important that you seek legal representation from the Ft. Lauderdale trucking accident attorney at the Law Offices of Garry F. Connell, PA as soon as possible. In a confidential consultation, you can discuss the facts and circumstances of your accident and injuries and get the legal guidance you need in filing a personal injury claim through your personal injury protection (PIP) carrier. In the case of permanent injuries, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver to obtain compensation beyond the limits of your PIP policy.

Trucking Accidents in Florida

Accidents involving trucks often have tragic consequences. Because of their size and weight, when a commercial truck collides with a smaller passenger car or motorcycle, they can inflict serious and often catastrophic injuries on the occupants and drivers of these smaller vehicles. The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that more than 500,000 accidents involving trucks occur every year. About 5,000 people every year lose their lives in these accidents; 98 percent of the time the fatalities occur to the drivers or occupants of the smaller vehicles. The highest numbers of truck accidents occur in California, Texas, and Florida.

Because of the dire consequences that can result from being involved in a trucking accident, it is critical that you get competent legal assistance. The Ft. Lauderdale trucking accident lawyer at the firm is experienced in investigating accidents and dealing with insurance companies and will work to ensure that you are fully compensated for the damages connected with your injuries, whether through an injury claim with your own insurance company or through a lawsuit.

Contact the Ft. Lauderdale Trucking Accident Attorney at the firm today if you have been injured in a trucking accident.