Trucking Accidents

Knowing who is responsible for the accident is vital to a successful truck accident case.

Just like any other vehicle, trucks require routine maintenance and must be inspected prior to going out on the road, but even so according to the National Highway Safety Transportation Administration (NSHTA) big trucks/semi are involved in about 4,000 accident fatalities and over 100,000 injuries every year in the United States. The commercial truck accident attorneys at Rubenstein Law know big rigs and semi-trucks can have a wide variety of problems that can cause a collision including improperly attached trailers, brake failures, overly worn tires, and improper load distribution.

While at the time of an accident all parties may not be known, the lawyers at Rubenstein Law will ensure that that claims are made against all responsible parties. Possible negligent parties can include:

• The driver
• The company that owns the truck
• The truck manufacturer
• The truck loader
• The brake manufacturer
• The company responsible for the trucks maintenance

When a semi-truck causes an accident and your or your family are injured hire an attorney who is knowledgeable and determined: a lawyer who has the resources to build you a strong case.

Rubenstein Law will discover the underlying cause of your accident.

While wide turning radius for these trucks is a frequent cause of accidents, and poor weight distribution can trigger these enormous vehicles to rollover, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) that monitors trucking accidents, cites that driver error is 10 times more likely to be the cause of the crash than any other factor. Reasons for this include:

• Distracted Driving (ie: cell phones)
• Failure to watch blind sports
• Unfamiliarity with the road
• Drug and Alcohol Violations
• Failing to Stop or Yield
• Unfamiliarity with Route
• Aggressive Driving
• Health Issues
• Inadequate vision
• Violations of Hours

The attorneys at Rubenstein Law will use our vast resources and decades of experience to discover the underlying cause of your accident. We’ll protect your rights and make sure you know all your options. Your injuries will get the proper treatment and we’ll work hard to recover your losses, pain, and suffering. Until we win your case, you spend nothing on costs and you pay no attorney’s fees. We do this because we have the confidence that comes with decades of experience. Call us today at 1-800-FL-LEGAL (800-335-3425).

Some Helpful Q&A's

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Who pays for the costs in my case? Are they included in the percentage fee?

A

There are certain costs that our firm pays on your behalf during the course of your case. These might include charges for:

• Copies of records & reports
• Mail expenses
• Investigation expenses
• Expert witness fees
• Various other costs

Similar to most personal injury firms, Rubenstein Law requires that these costs be paid back out of your settlement, separate from our percentage fee. If you do not receive any settlement or judgment, our firm will not require that you pay us back for the costs we paid on your behalf.

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Will my case go to court?

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Most of the cases our firm handles settle without needing to file a lawsuit. If there is a reason your case needs to go to court, we will explain all the options to you, and you will decide which option is best for you and your family. Your Rubenstein Law attorney will recommend which option we think is best, but the final decision is yours.

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