A Tractor-Trailer Accident Left a Woman Dead

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Florida tractor-trailer accident, contact a Central Florida semi truck crash attorney for help pursuing all the compensation that is owed. Our team has extensive experience dealing with cases involving large commercial trucks and knows how to fight for justice.

Tractor-trailer accidents often result in catastrophic injuries, no matter how minor they may seem at the time. If you have suffered a severe injury or loss of a loved one, you deserve compensation for all medical bills, lost wages and other costs incurred. In addition to economic damages such as pain and suffering, non-economic damages like mental anguish may also be awarded.

Tractor-trailers are 20-30 times bigger than passenger vehicles and can take up to 40% longer to stop. Furthermore, due to their weight, they may have undercarriage clearance issues which make them vulnerable to cars trapped underneath or distracted drivers like those from music or television shows.

On Sunday afternoon in Florida, a tragic tractor-trailer accident claimed the life of a woman. Her vehicle had been stopped on the southbound lanes of the Turnpike near Boynton Beach Boulevard when it was struck by an enormous truck, according to Florida Highway Patrol officers.

At the scene, a 60-year-old woman was tragically pronounced dead. Her vehicle had partially driven into a guard rail before hitting its end.

This year has seen three fatalities on Florida roads and 28 overall, making this year’s toll the fourth highest in 22 years.

On the Turnpike, several semi-trucks were traveling northbound when a crash occurred. It is unknown how many trucks were involved in this incident. Unfortunately, the truck carrying Coors beer failed to slow down in time and collided with other semis, setting off a series of subsequent accidents.

When multiple vehicles collide, a pileup may ensue. This can cause significant damage to all involved cars in the crash. If trucks fail to slow down in time, they may also cause injuries to other drivers or passengers in other cars they hit.

Have you been injured in a Florida truck accident, or has someone close to you been killed, contact Searcy Denney today for free legal counsel and the compensation that is owed. We will assess your case during our complimentary consultation and work diligently on your behalf.

The most frequent type of truck accident is a rear-end collision. This occurs when a semi-truck driver attempts to switch lanes and hits the back of another vehicle, usually in its opposite lane.

Another type of truck crash to watch out for is a head-on collision. When a truck is heading downhill and its brakes fail, it could cause the driver to lose control of their vehicle – an especially risky scenario since if this occurs, all of the cargo in the trailer could come loose and tumble down the hillside.