Rollover Truck Accidents in Miami

The average tractor-trailer outweighs the average passenger car by several tons, and because of their height and how the types of cargo they carry can alter their handling, they are more likely to tip or roll over while moving at high speeds than almost any other vehicle. This makes it especially important for commercial truck drivers to operate their vehicles responsibly at all times.

Nevertheless, rollover truck accidents in Miami still happen more often than they should. If you have sustained injuries in an accident with a rolling vehicle, a truck injury attorney at The Law Firm for Truck Safety can help you proactively protect your long-term best interests.

How Negligence Can Cause a Truck to Roll Over

In most collision cases in Miami, it is possible to trace the cause of a rolling vehicle back to the reckless or careless actions of the truck driver. Speeding, taking turns too quickly, improper braking technique, as well as driving while impaired or distracted, could all lead to a tractor-trailer becoming dangerously unbalanced and tipping over.

In addition to negligence of the truck driver or truck company, negligence of a third partyA participant in a lawsuit. In a civil lawsuit, the party who sues is the plaintiff and the party being sued is the defendant. can play a part, such as a shipper overloading the trailer or mechanic who failed to identify or repair a faulty supsension. An experienced attorney can investigate what happened to determine liabilityLegal responsibility for one's acts or omissions. In negligence cases, liability includes proving negligence, proving causation, and resulting damages. for an accident that has caused you severe harm.

What Evidence Is Important in a Truck Crash Claim?

The evidence gathered for a rollover truck accident lawsuit in Miami will need to establish that a specific person or third party was legally at fault for the collision, and that the injured person filing suit has suffered specific compensable damagesIn a civil lawsuit, money designed to compensate an injured person. This includes economic damages (measurable financial loss like medical expenses) and non-economic damages (categories like pain and suffering or loss of love.) as a result. The types of evidence collected could include:

• WitnessAny person who provides testimony in a trial. This includes, but is not limited to, eyewitnesses. testimony
• Testimony from accident reconstruction specialists
• Photos/videos of the crash scene
• Data from the truck’s onboard black box
• Medical bills, pay stubs, and other documents to establish financial losses
• Personal testimony detailing what happened and the extent of your injuries

We can assist you in gathering all relevant information about your accident to build a comprehensive lawsuit or settlement demand.

Consult a Miami Attorney After a Rolling Vehicle Collision

In many cases involving rollover truck accidents in Miami, trucking companies and their insurance providers try to settle ensuing claims for the lowest possible amount. A skilled attorney familiar with truck accident litigation can help you overcome this type of opposition to secure a settlement amount that fully compensates your losses.

At The Law Firm for Truck Safety, we exclusively handle truck accident cases. Our team is here to support you throughout your legal proceedings, and once you are a client, you are a client for life. Contact our office today to discuss your potential claim.