Winter Garden, Sanford, and Altamonte Springs Truck Accident Attorney – Special Considerations

Auto accidents involving commercial trucks often result in catastrophic personal injury, even wrongful death. Although statistics show that truck drivers are generally more careful on the road than automobile drivers and that instances of fatal trucking accidents have declined in recent years, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,190 fatalities and 116,000 injuries occurred in trucking accidents in 2004. At the Orlando law office of Frank M. Eidson, P.A., we provide Winter Garden, Sanford, and Altamonte Springs-area victims dedicated, aggressive representation. Our truck accident attorney can help you recover compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and damage to your vehicle.

 

If a truck driver’s negligence has caused you or a loved one to suffer serious personal injury, contact our Orlando truck accident attorney and schedule a free consultation. Having recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of past clients, we help you obtain the just compensation to which you are entitled.

 

Jackknifing

Under certain conditions, including sudden braking and turning, large trucks, such as 18-wheelers, are prone to jackknifing. When used to describe a truck accident, jackknifing refers to the dangerous situation when a trailer skids, causing it to swing out to one side. If a truck jackknifes at virtually any speed, there is a high likelihood of a rollover accident. Generally, jackknifing occurs when the wheels of a truck’s cab lock up during wet or slippery conditions. While slippery roads can contribute to jackknifing, often jackknife truck accidents are the result of negligence by the truck driver.

 

Rollover Accidents

While any vehicle can roll over under the right circumstances, those with a higher center of gravity — such as trucks, vans, and SUVs — are much more likely to do so. According to the NHTSA, vehicle rollovers accounted for just 3 percent of the 11 million traffic accidents reported in 2002. However, rollover accidents accounted for 33 percent of traffic fatalities that year. Typical injuries resulting from rollovers include head injuries, paralysis, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and wrongful death. Serving Winter Garden, Sanford, and Altamonte Springs-area truck accident victims, attorney Frank M. Eidson can help you recover the compensation you need to get your life back on track.

 

Contact Our Orlando Truck Accident Attorney

Proving driver negligence requires an experienced, skilled truck accident attorney who uses all available resources to build a strong case. At the office of Frank Eidson, P.A., we understand that these accidents can be life-changing, and we treat every client with compassion, dignity, and respect. If you have been injured in a truck accident and need a lawyer in the Winter Garden, Sanford, and Altamonte Springs area, contact our truck accident attorney today.