Tractor-Trailer Driver Killed In Rollover Crash

A December accident near Lake City took the life of a tractor-trailer driver after his truck flipped on an exit ramp. While this is not uncommon, it is worth noting that usually in a tractor-trailer accident, it is a bystander or another vehicle’s driver or passengers who sustain serious injury or death. If you have been injured in a crash with a tractor-trailer, you may need the help of an experienced attorney to help you receive the compensation you deserve.

Disproportionately Deadly

There are countless potential causes for accidents involving large trucks, only some of which may be laid at the door of the tractor-trailer’s driver. The results of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA)’s Large Truck Crash Causation Survey showed that almost half of all accidents in the study were caused by “failing to adjust speed to curves in the road,” with on- and off-ramps being the first examples noted.

It is also worth noting that rollover accidents, regardless of how many vehicles are involved, are disproportionately deadly for drivers. Data estimates that while rollovers are only a tiny percentage of road accidents (less than 5 percent yearly), they cause almost one-third of all accident fatalities. The weight and velocity involved in a rollover accident is often simply too much for the occupant of the rolling vehicle – and if the tractor-trailer driver was not wearing a seatbelt, the risk of fatality would have been greater still.

Seek The Right Assistance

If you are injured in an accident involving a tractor-trailer, or if you have lost a loved one in this type of crash, you have the right to seek compensation from the driver or drivers whose negligence allegedly caused that harm. While many rollover accidents are single-vehicle, this does not necessarily mean that the driver of a rolled vehicle caused their crash. The right attorney can help you determine if other events played a role – for example, a defective part in your vehicle or poorly maintained roads might have made a difference.

Keep in mind, however, that if you are found to have played a role in causing your own injuries, you may be denied recovery. Florida’s recent modification to its comparative fault law means that if an injured plaintiff is ruled to be more than 50 percent at fault, they cannot recover any money damages at all. While this will not affect most defendants, it is still important to be aware of this in complex accident cases.

Call A Tampa Tractor-Trailer Accident

The unfortunate tractor-trailer driver was pronounced deceased at the scene, but if someone survives this type of crash, their injuries are likely to be severe, and they will need the legal help to get them the compensation they deserve. A Tampa tractor-trailer accident attorney from the Rinaldo Law Group can offer knowledgeable and compassionate representation during this difficult time. Contact our office today to schedule a free consultation.

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