Naples Truck Accident Lawyer

In 2020, seven people lost their lives to truck accidents in Collier County, and over 140 were injured. Cargo vans and buses can weigh over 10,000 pounds, and a fully-loaded 18-wheeler can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. In comparison, the average car weighs just over 4,000 pounds. When a semi-truck barrels down the highway and crashes into a passenger vehicle, the results can be disastrous to the occupants in the car. Catastrophic injuries and wrongful death are far too often the outcomes of a car-truck collision on the road.

At Cardinal Law, we help accident victims and their families when they've suffered the most serious accidents and injuries. From our office in Naples, we serve clients throughout Southwest Florida in Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties. If you or your loved one has been hurt in a Southwest Florida truck accident, Cardinal Law is here for you. We'll be by your side attending to your legal needs and helping you hold all responsible parties accountable and liable to you for the maximum amount of compensation available.

Common Causes of Naples Truck Accidents

Trucking accidents can be the fault of multiple parties, including the truck driver, the trucking company, a cargo loader or shipper, mechanics and maintenance companies, and others. Truck accidents are complex events, and it can be difficult to determine how an accident came about and who is responsible. We work with investigators, engineers and accident reconstruction experts to determine fault and pursue every liable party.

Some of the leading causes of truck accidents in Naples are discussed below.

Drowsy Driving

Long-haul schedules and hours-of-service violations frequently lead to fatigued driving. When truckers don't get the rest they need, they put everyone at risk.

Negligent Driving

Speeding, distraction, impaired driving, unsafe lane changes, following too closely, and poor blind-spot checks are all especially dangerous in a commercial vehicle.

Negligent Truck Maintenance

Brake defects, worn tires, lighting failures, and other safety issues are common reasons trucks are taken out of service during inspections — and common crash causes.

Negligent Truck Loading

Overloaded, unbalanced, or unsecured cargo causes blowouts, rollovers, jackknifes, and debris hazards. Multiple parties can share fault when loading errors cause a crash.

Get the Legal Help You Need After a Truck Accident in Naples

Cardinal Law is a local, family-owned law firm in Naples dedicated to helping the people of Southwest Florida who have been injured by the negligence of others. We are here to take care of you and get results that matter.

Call our Naples truck accident lawyers at 239-610-0845 for a no-cost consultation. If we can't recover compensation on your behalf, you won't owe us anything.