There are a lot of big rigs, 18-wheelers, and tractor-trailers barreling down our roadways in Inverness. In fact, Florida is #4 on the list of states with the most truckers. Have you or a loved one suffered injury or wrongful death due to a trucking accident in Inverness, Florida? Don’t go it alone. Many of these big trucking companies have a lot of money to spend to fight the “little guys” in court, so make sure you have a local legal expert on your side. The team at Lowman Law Firm cares about this community, and offers a free consultation along with home and hospital visits.

Types of Trucking Accidents in Inverness, FL

According to the most current report from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there are nearly 32,000 accidents involving a large truck in Florida each year. A lot of factors can contribute to trucking accidents in Inverness:

  • Fatigued drivers caused by long-distance hauls with few stops
  • Drivers under the influence
  • Distracted drivers (texting, eating, etc.)
  • Reckless drivers (speeding, tailgating, etc.)
  • Poor vehicle maintenance
  • Heavy rains and winds
  • Hazardous road conditions

If you’ve been involved in a trucking accident due to any of these conditions, we are here for you.

Who’s At Fault?

Put Our Inverness Trucking Accident Injury Lawyers On the Case!

Because of their size and weight, commercial-class vehicles can cause a lot of damage to other vehicles. In fact, 77 percent of those injured in trucking accidents are the drivers or passengers of the smaller automobiles involved in the commercial truck crash. How does this make trucking accidents different from other automobile accidents?

Larger Insurance Payouts

Trucking companies typically have large insurance policies with millions of dollars available to cover truck damage. The average truck accident involving one person can cost about $140,000. Severe truck accidents can cost up to $7 million dollars. Of course, since insurance companies must pay out so much more for trucking accidents, they often try to find ways to get out of paying you.

More Serious Injuries

Trucking accidents are more dangerous than standard automobile accidents and are more likely to cause major whiplash, head trauma, broken bones, back injuries, and death

Bigger Medical Bills

Truck accidents often result in the victim needing long-term recovery care, longer hospital stays, more time off work, and greater mental and emotional trauma compared to other motor accidents. All of these costs add up over time, and they come with a hefty price tag.

Different Regulations

Commercial truck drivers must adhere to different rules than other drivers. For example, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires truck drivers to submit to alcohol and drug testing, keep logs, regulate their hours, get yearly truck inspections, and more. Some of these regulations can make it more difficult to determine who is liable for the accident.

Let Lowman Law Firm Represent You in Your Inverness Trucking Accident Injury Case

When you choose Lowman Law Firm for your personal injury attorney or wrongful death attorney, we will:

  • Meet with you at no cost to discuss your options and to understand how your injury occurred.
  • File all necessary paperwork to help you get the compensation you deserve.
  • Keep in contact with you during your case, providing your attorney’s cell phone number so you can reach out directly anytime.
  • Obtain all documentation available to support your injury case including medical bills and physician testimony.
  • Collect any available evidence related to your accident, including any proof that the other party is at fault when possible.
  • Defend your rights throughout the legal process, and we do not collect a fee unless you win!

Why We Love Inverness, FL

The official website for Inverness describes the city as a “small town done right,” and we couldn’t agree more. When not supporting events such as the Pinwheel Run for child abuse awareness or Citrus Empty Bowls for hungry families, some of our team members’ favorite activities in and around Inverness include:

Fewer than 10,000 people call Inverness home – but those that do… have plenty to do! Unfortunately, accidents can happen anywhere while doing anything. If you’ve been injured in or around Inverness, as members of the community ourselves, we are at your service.

Injured in an Accident with a Commercial Truck? Contact Our Inverness Legal Team Today!

If you or a loved one has been involved in a trucking accident in Inverness, we’re here for you. Call us today for a free consultation to get your questions answered to learn what our team can do for you.