Semi-Truck and Commercial Vehicle Accidents

    WEST PALM BEACH, FL, February 03, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- We rely on trucks for the goods they deliver to local stores, or even right to our front door. Everything we consume from food to clothing is made available thanks to trucks. Increasing consumer demands, economic slowdowns resulting in fewer drivers, and even cost saving measures on the part of trucking companies however can make this necessary mode of transporting goods very dangerous for other drivers. Auto accidents caused by truckers often result in fatalities, and almost always result in serious injury to their victims.

Causes of Truck and Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Increasingly, unrealistic demands are being placed on truckers to deliver their products; placing drivers under stress of losing their jobs if they do not deliver in a timely fashion. The end result is drivers who are:

Fatigued. When a driver's schedule does not provide time for adequate rest, they can easily become fatigued. Truckers who are fatigued account for over 40% of all trucking accidents.

Using Stimulants. To combat fatigue, many truckers rely on over the counter and even illegal stimulants. These stimulants can impair the trucker's response time and attentiveness to the road.

Excessively speeding. When a trucker needs to make a long trip but acknowledges his need for rest, he may rely on speeding to make up for time lost while resting. Excessive speeds are always dangerous, but when those speeds are combined with the weight and size of a commercial vehicle, the results are a catastrophic truck accident.

Dangers to Passenger Vehicles
Due to their enormous size, trucks pose a much larger risk to passenger vehicles. A simple collision with a truck can result in personal injury that is much more debilitating than a similar collision with a smaller vehicle. Common injuries sustained in truck accidents are:

Death
Serious brain injuries
Spinal cord and back injuries resulting in paralysis or long-term disability
Whiplash and other neck injuries
Broken or fractured bones
Concussion
External and internal bleeding

Treatment for these injuries is often expensive and long-term. The financial burden placed on victims and their families, coupled with the potential for not being able to work, can result in suffering that lasts a life time. In the case of permanent disability or death, the loss can cause emotional damages that cannot be measured in general terms of compensation. Having an experienced truck accident lawyer on your side can make the difference between getting a settlement that slightly eases your burden, and providing full compensation for your losses.

If you have been involved in a truck driving accident in West Palm Beach, Florida, please visit the website of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. to look over the options you have and start getting the compensation you deserve.

Website: http://www.800goldlaw.com/

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