Palm Harbor Truck Accident Attorney
Trial Lawyer Serving Tarpon Springs, Clearwater & Largo, FL
In the U.S., large trucks are involved in tens of thousands of crashes annually. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts, large-truck crashes occur with considerable frequency and severity. In 2021, the U.S. experienced 15.51 fatal large truck crashes per million people, a significant increase from 10.6 in 2010.
In 2023, 4,354 people died in crashes involving large trucks. In these crashes, a large majority of fatalities were occupants of other vehicles rather than the truck drivers themselves. Nationwide, crashes involving large trucks frequently result in grievous injury to vulnerable motorists due to vehicle disparity in size, mass, and safety features.
These numbers underscore the danger that large trucks pose on our roads and why focused legal representation is crucial in the event of a crash. When you engage Andreopoulos Law after a truck accident, we work meticulously to protect you and fight for the compensation you need and deserve through personal injury claims and lawsuits.
Request your free consultation with a Palm Harbor truck accident attorney by phone at (727) 761-3805 or by contacting us online. We offer virtual appointments for your convenience and a 24/7 answering service for urgent help.
Why You Need Legal Representation after a Truck Accident
Truck accidents are more complex and riskier than typical car crashes.
- Size, weight, and momentum: Commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds fully loaded. When they collide with smaller vehicles, the forces involved are significantly greater, often resulting in catastrophic injuries.
- Multiple potential liable parties: In a truck case, liability may extend beyond just the driver. Possible responsible entities include trucking companies, cargo loading companies, parts manufacturers, maintenance firms, and government entities overseeing road safety.
- Federal regulations and safety rules: Trucks and their drivers must adhere to specific rules from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), such as hours-of-service limits, electronic logging device (ELD) requirements, maintenance standards, and driver qualification criteria. Violations of these rules can be central to proving negligence.
- Sophisticated insurance defenses: Trucking companies tend to carry high-limit commercial policies and employ experienced defense counsel. They may use numerous delay tactics, argue shared fault, or dispute injury claims aggressively.
- Evidence preservation and data analysis: Trucks often carry black boxes, GPS and ELD logs, maintenance records, cargo manifests, and driver logs. Securing, interpreting, and presenting this data properly is essential to building a strong case.
- Comparative fault rules: Florida follows a “modified comparative negligence” system. If an injured party is found to be 50% or more at fault, they may be barred from recovery. Even a lesser fault by the plaintiff can reduce the award.
Due to these complexities, legal representation is not only helpful but often indispensable for protecting your rights and securing the full compensation to which you are entitled.
Real Stories from Real Clients
At Andreopoulos Law, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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“I admire his composure, work ethic, and excellent representation. From my first meeting, he answered all my questions, and explained things in terms I could easily understand.”- Tina L.
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“My case took many years but John and his team were patient and made sure I still got compensated as well as my medical balances were dropped and closed.”- Lana M.
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“I hired Attorney Andreopoulos regarding a slip and fall accident I experienced. From the moment we began working together, he displayed a high level of professionalism, empathy, and expertise in personal injury law.”- Amy R.
