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The International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion published in 2013 a report with statistics on truck accidents.  They indicate that in the United States, trucks are responsible for 4,5000 deaths per year and cause huge losses in personal injury, property, and productivity.  They are involved in 8% of U.S. highway traffic and are involved in 11% of fatal road crashes.

Science Daily, an internet news website, reports that an increase of 1% in truck volume results in a disproportionately higher increase in severe crash probability.  In addition, the other significant factor was speed where speeds over 45 mph were shown to double the risk of a fatal crash.

Attorneys at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., find these truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries and death.  Some could be avoided if trucking companies chose to put safety before profits.

A number of parties could be liable for injuries or deaths resulting from truck accidents.  These include:

• Truck drivers
• Employer of truck driver
• Owner of the truck
• If leased, the leasing company
• Owner of the leasing company
• If attached, the owner of the trailer
• Company leasing the trailer
• Manufacturer of the truck
• Manufacturer of the trailer
• Manufacturer(s) of any components of the truck and/or trailer

"In addition to the possibility of multiple parties being involved, truck accidents may be a combination of negligence, product liability, and/or wrongful death," says Fort Myers Truck Accident Attorney Randall Spivey.  "This is why it is extremely important to work with an attorney with extensive experience in this complex area. We handle such matters. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving a truck, contact us."

Fort Myers Truck Accident Attorney, Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one (1%) percent of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll-free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County at 239.793.7748.