Did a speeding truck driver play a role in your accident?
A speeding vehicle is a dangerous vehicle, even when it is a small vehicle. But a fully-loaded tractor trailer semi-truck can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and be up to 75 feet long. Because of its weight and size alone, a speeding semi tractor trailer truck, poses an even greater risk than a speeding passenger automobile. Because of the momentum behind an eighteen-wheel truck, at higher speeds a truck crash has a greatly increased potential to cause more damage and injury. Speeding not only increases the risk of a crash, it also reduces the amount of time it takes to avoid a potential crash. In fact, even small increases in speed can actually double the impact force of a crash.
Because of the added responsibility given to commercial drivers who drive these big rigs, truck drivers who have caused a speeding accident can be charged with crimes.. In some states you may be entitled to punitive damages where the driver willfully or intentionally caused the accident by excessive speeding.
Part of the blame for your accident may fall on the trucking company itself as well as the negligent truck driver. In an effort to increase profits, trucking companies may have unsafe schedules and timetables which may entice drivers to speed in order to make mileage goals and earn additional money. Trucking companies may also be liable if their drivers are improperly trained or have poor driving records. It is important to hire an attorney who can gather the evidence you need to prove your case.
If your accident is due to another’s negligence, Goldberg & Osborne can help.
With over twenty years of experience in a wide range of vehicle accident cases, including truck accidents, Goldberg & Osborne will help you to recover costs for lost wages, property damage, medical bills, future losses, and pain and suffering due to the negligent driving of another.
Our experienced attorneys will guide you through the process and we can begin your case on the phone or through email. And best of all, you pay no money up front. You only pay if we win your case.
There is no obligation when you call for your free initial case evaluation. We can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (800) 566-0585 or SUBMIT A SHORT AND SIMPLE CASE FORM HERE.
