Involved in a Trucking Accident? Get Help Now.

If you have been seriously injured in a truck accident while living in or visiting Orlando, or a loved on has suffered wrongful death in a truck accident, you know the devastating consequences of the accident: pain, suffering, lost income, medical bills, and lost future income are just some of the effects.   The physical, emotional, and financial burdens that often result from truck accidents should not be something you to shoulder on your own.  Let the experienced Orlando accident attorneys at The Umansky Law Firm, P.A. help you.

There are many types of trucking accidents:

• 18 wheeler accident
• Tractor-trailer accident
• Big rig crash
• Bus accident
• Garbage truck accident
• Delivery truck accident
• Tanker truck rear-end accident
• SUV rollover
• Commercial vehicle accident
• 15 passenger van accident

There can be many causes of trucking accidents.  Many truck accidents are caused because the truck driver was fatigues, inattentive, or otherwise negligent.  Truck drivers are often under tight deadlines, so they may be speeding or driving while they are exhausted.  Additionally, the driver may take illegal drugs to stay awake while driving. 

Evidence of driver negligence may include:

• Under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances
• Speeding to make more profit or meet deadlines
• Eating or smoking while driving
• Talking on a cell phone while driving
• Sending e-mails or text messages while driving
• Focusing attention on CB radio
• Looking at map or navigation system
• Loud music
• Driver fatigue

We know Where to Look

Truck drivers are required to keep logs detailing their hours of driving, sleeping, and maintaining the vehicle. An experienced truck accident lawyer should know how to review the driver logs and compare them to factual evidence to help reinforce your case. A typical investigation a seasoned legal professional may make on your behalf includes:

• Checking maintenance log books against maintenance of the vehicle
• Investigating whether trucker really was sleeping while in the sleeper berth
• Making sure driver accounts for other manual labor done prior to driving
• Checking driver traffic record history and criminal background check
• Interviewing witnesses who traveled with driver or were present at scene of accident
• Checking statutes and regulations requiring safety equipment of truck

At The Umansky Law Firm, we can help you get compensated for the damages you have suffered. Contact us now.  Call The Umansky Law Firm at 407-228-3841 for a free consultation to discuss what we can do for you, or complete our web form and we will contact you.