A crash in Margate on July 5, 2011 involving a fuel truck and a Broward County transit bus has injured 25 people. Police are investigating the cause of this truck accident, in which the fuel tanker apparently rear-ended the bus. The drivers of the vehicles involved were not injured.
Truck accidents can be caused by many different factors, including driver fatigue, improper vehicle maintenance, careless or reckless driving, improper driver training, speeding and drug or alcohol impairment. Accidents involving large trucks often result in serious personal injuries, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and damage to internal organs. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2009, 74,000 people were injured and 3,380 were killed in accidents involving large trucks.
Accidents involving buses can be very dangerous because of their large size and weight. Additionally, buses don't provide the protection of safety belts found in many other motor vehicles.
In Florida, many buses fall under the category of common carriers, meaning the owners and operators must follow high safety standards for their passengers. When people suffer serious injuries or death at the hands of a negligent bus driver, the bus company may be vicariously liable for the accident, meaning the company will be held responsible because of its relationship to the driver.
If you, a friend, or family member has been involved in a truck or bus accident, contact a truck accident attorney immediately. An experienced attorney will conduct a proper and timely investigation and determine the type of compensation you may be entitled to. Accidents involving trucks and buses are complex legal matters that should be handled with the help of an experienced truck accident lawyer.
Our attorneys are here to answer all of your questions and guide you every step of the way on your case, from your initial consultation to the courtroom, if necessary. Our goal is to protect your rights and obtain justice for you and your loved ones. Call us for a free consultation at 954-255-7000 or toll-free at 1-877-853-7466.
Ryan Hutson, Esq. is a Coral Springs truck accident lawyer at Law Offices Cytryn and Velazquez, P.A. Our attorneys represent victims and families of victims in personal injury cases throughout South Florida, including the cities of Tamarac, Plantation, Pembroke Pines, Weston, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami.
The founder of our firm, Dan Irving Cytryn, is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with 30 years experience handling injury and accident cases in South Florida. He has received a 10.0 rating on Avvo, a lawyer rating service, which is the highest rating given for a lawyer. He is also rated the highest ability and ethics rating, "AV", by Martindale Hubbell, a company rating lawyers for more than 100 years.
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