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The trucking industry has seen an uptake in business because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many trucking companies are delivering essential items ordered online, along with critical aid to communities. Statista.com says, “In 2021, the total market size of the truckload industry in the United States is expected to reach over 196 billion U.S. dollars.”

When more deliveries are made and more large trucks are on our roadways, accidents happen more frequently. These accidents may occur because of:

Driver Negligence: A common cause of truck accidents is driver negligence. Drivers may work long hours, may fail to account for blind spots when turning or changing lanes, speed, and/or be driving under the influence.

Trucking Company Negligence: Trucking companies are responsible for driver employment. Drivers must be certified and fully qualified before driving on our nation’s roads. Trucking companies are also responsible for vehicle maintenance to ensure their fleets are safe for the roads. Trucking company employees load trucks. If the cargo is improperly loaded, load shifting can cause an accident.

“Being injured in an accident with a truck can be devastating to accident victims. Should you or a loved one be injured in an accident because of the negligence of a commercial truck driver, please contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. after seeking medical treatment. We assist truck accident victims in holding truckers and trucking companies accountable for actions that cause injuries or death to victims. We investigate Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration laws to determine whether a trucking company or driver complied with sleep requirements designed to prevent accidents.

Following are just a few of our successful truck-accident case results:

• A settlement was obtained for a Fort Myers car accident victim who was a passenger in a company truck who received fractures and a below-the-knee leg amputation as a result of a large box truck pulling out from a stop sign into the path of the pick-up truck.
• A settlement was obtained for a woman paralyzed in a car accident after her Ford Explorer rolled over when a tractor-trailer pulled out in front of her causing her to swerve in Arcadia.
• A settlement was obtained for a wife for the wrongful death of her husband in a truck accident when a dump truck failed to see his car and hit him in Fort Myers.
• A settlement was obtained for a Punta Gorda car accident victim who suffered a herniated disc in her lower back when her car was struck in the rear by a truck.

We are available 24/7, and there are no costs or attorney fees until we receive a monetary recovery,” said Fort Myers Truck Accident Attorney Randall Spivey.

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 percent (1%) 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 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.