Truck Accident Lawyer
Truck accident victims face steep medical bills and could experience debilitating injuries as a result of the collision.
A truck accident lawyer can help you seek compensation for the losses and hardships caused by a truck-related auto accident.
Learn how the lawyers of Chanfrau & Chanfrau can help crash victims throughout Daytona Beach and Palm Coast, FL...
What to Do After a Truck Accident Steps Crash Survivors Should Take
Remain at the Accident Scene
Do not leave the scene of the truck accident. If you are able, you should move out of traffic and away from potential harm.Call for Help
Immediately call 911 to contact the police as well as emergency medical personnel if they are required.Exchange Information
Exchange information with the other driver, including your contact and insurance details. This information is crucial to filing an accident claim.Document the Truck Crash
Take photos and videos of the truck accident and collision site. These can be used to support your claim in or out of court.Do Not Admit Fault
Do not apologize or admit fault while at the scene of the truck accident. This implied culpability can be used against you.Contact a Truck Accident Attorney
It's crucial to speak with a truck accident lawyer to explore potential legal options and get the litigation process underway.An Accident Survivor Shares His Story How a Truck Accident Lawyer Helped Sigfried
Sigfried was injured when a local business' truck crashed into his motorcycle. Thanks to the team at Chanfrau & Chanfrau, Sigfried could focus on healing from his injuries, while we took care of any legal matters related to the truck crash. Rather than accepting an offer from the insurance company, we helped him receive a larger settlement to cover his medical bills and assist with recovery. Our law offices in Daytona Beach and Palm Coast, FL, can provide similar insight and aid for you and your family.
Speak with a Truck Accident Lawyer Free Consultations for Car Accident Injury Claims
Chanfrau & Chanfrau has helped accident victims and their families in the Daytona Beach and Palm Coast area since 1976. Our team of attorneys have more than 90 years in legal practice combined, and can help hold trucking companies and other parties liable if their actions contributed to a collision.
If you or a loved one has been in a collision with a large truck, contact our law offices online. You can also request a complimentary consultation with an attorney by phone.
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Patrick Butler
2021
I have dealt with a number of attorneys in my 63 years but none with the dedication and attention to their clients needs like this firm. Beyond a sharp professional staff and concern over every detail, Bill Chanfrau went beyond the norm to make sure everything was done right and for my benefit. I do not write these reviews often, but this is the team you want in your corner.
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2021
My husband and I reached out to Kelly Chanfrau and her staff regarding an employment matter. They were quick to respond to our concerns and needs and got the job done efficiently. So grateful to have a team as compassionate as they were during a time of uncertainty. I would recommend them if you have any employment issues.
View on GoogleHow Dangerous Are Crashes with Large Trucks? A Look at Fatal Truck Collision Numbers
Of those fatalities, 67 percent were occupants of a passenger vehicle.
Types of Truck Accidents
Truck accident cases can involve different kinds of crashes. Below are some of the most common kinds of collisions related to tractor-trailers and other large trucks.
Jackknife Accidents
A jackknife accident is when a tractor-trailer's brakes lock up. When this occurs, the trailer can skid, swinging out to a 90-degree angle from the cab. Jackknife collisions can lead to deadly multi-vehicle crashes.
Rollover Accidents
A rollover crash is when a large truck tips over onto its side or roof. Contributing factors to these types of crashes include excess speed, steep inclines and declines, or top-heavy loads. A jackknife incident can also contribute to a large truck rollover.
Rear-end Collisions
A truck needs more time than a car to come to a complete stop. When traveling at highway speeds, this can result in a rear-end crash with a vehicle ahead of it. Wet roads and poor traction can contribute to these kinds of crashes as well.
Underride Collisions
When a passenger vehicle rear ends a semi-truck, the vehicle may slide underneath the back of the trailer. This is known as an underride accident, and could be potentially fatal. Underride crashes can also involve passenger vehicles hitting a trailer from the side.
Side Impact Collisions
Side impacts with a large truck can take two forms. A sideswipe is when the sides of two vehicles traveling in the same direction make contact with one another. A T-bone crash is when the front of one vehicle strikes the side of another vehicle.
Head-On Crashes
Many collisions with big rigs occur on undivided two-lane highways. A number of these crashes involve head-on collisions. The amount of force generated from these kinds of accidents can be tremendous and potentially fatal.
Legal Help After a Commercial Vehicle Collision Contact Our Truck Accident Attorneys
The aftermath of a large truck collision can be devastating. Injuries may have long-term effects on your quality of life and livelihood. The loss of a loved one can lead to emotional and financial hardships that last for many years. That's why the truck accident lawyers of Chanfrau & Chanfrau are here to help.
Serving the Daytona Beach and Palm Coast, FL, area for more than four decades, our truck accident attorneys will help you seek damages to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other setbacks related to the auto accident. We will not be intimidated by corporations or insurance companies.
Get the information you need to pursue legal damages. Contact our law firm online for a free legal consultation. You can also reach our team by phone. We want to hear from you.
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"They treated me like family, and were always there when I had questions! They are well respected and you can not go wrong working with them!" Douglas Horchler
Common Causes of Truck Accidents Commercial vehicle crashes are often the result of:
Inadequate Training
Driving a commercial truck involves a great deal of responsibility. The weight and size of these vehicles pose significant risks to other motorists. If a truck driver does not receive proper training to safely operate a commercial truck, it can result in a truck accident that could have been prevented.
Improper Vehicle Maintenance
Commercial vehicles need to undergo regular maintenance to ensure proper safety on the road. Worn tires, faulty brakes or brake systems, and other mechanical defects can result in longer stopping distances or a runaway truck. Since trucks already require significant room to maneuver and make full stops, improper vehicle maintenance can be deadly.
Fatigue or Sleep Deprivation
Truck drivers travel great distances each day. Even with mandated rests and breaks, truck drivers may be drowsy behind the wheel, making accidents more likely. Sleep-deprived or poorly rested truck drivers pose a significant danger to other drivers.
Overloaded Cargo
If a truck or trailer is overloaded or improperly loaded, it can increase the vehicle's normal stopping distance. In addition, the issues with cargo can alter the commercial vehicle's center of gravity, or place excessive stress on the structure of the vehicle itself.
Driving Under the Influence
Drivers of commercial trucks are strictly forbidden from consuming alcohol or using drugs while operating their vehicle. Despite strict laws on intoxicated driving by operators of commercial vehicles, some truckers do their job while under the influence.
Negligence or Inattentiveness
Despite their significant responsibility, many truck drivers fail to demonstrate due diligence that is required of the job, which can lead to catastrophic injuries and death. When a truck driver is distracted, they are more likely to miss vehicles in their side mirrors or even changes in road conditions just ahead of them.
Establishing Liability Identifying the At-Fault Party
To file a personal injury claim, our truck accident lawyers must first conduct an investigation of the commercial truck accident. This process will typically involve:
- Reviewing the police report about the trucking accident
- Talking with accident witnesses and taking statements
- Consulting with forensics and accident reconstruction experts
Using our professional knowledge from decades in the field and in legal practice, we can ascertain the circumstances surrounding the truck accident. Through our investigation, we can determine the cause of the collision, establish negligence, and outline the liable parties. On these grounds, we can file a civil suit in court.
Wrongful Death Claims Fatal Truck Accident Cases
If your loved one was killed as a result of a truck driver's negligence, our law offices in Daytona Beach and Palm Coast can file a wrongful death claim. Chanfrau & Chanfrau can help your family recover damages for loss of income, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and emotional distress. Our truck accident attorneys are committed to aiding surviving loved ones of accident victims.
Truck Accident Lawyers Who Are Here for You Daytona Beach and Palm Coast, FL
Mike Connors
2020
You can't do better than this firm. They helped us through one of the lowest moments of our lives and did so with amazing compassion. The Chanfraus and the entire staff care about you like a family member and are excellent listeners. They totally involve you in the process and their only goal is to make you whole. They are extremely competent and have no fear of insurance companies. Personal injury cases can be intimidating but we felt completely confident during the entire process. We will be forever grateful to them.
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2017
This is one of the most friendly and intelligent teams of people you will ever come across. Their sensitivity around difficult and complex circumstances showing a level experience that only comes through repetitively handling real world experiences with real people. You'll arrive as a client who feels injured but leave as a friend feeling full. Don't look any further than Chanfrau and Chanfrau--that can only lead to less than an excellent outcome!
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