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Back Up! Increasing Stopping Distance Prevents a Palm Beach Car Accident

Knowing how far to travel behind other cars is key to avoiding a Palm Beach car accident. Many drivers follow too closely at high speeds, leaving them far too little braking time. Others know that they should follow...

Product Liability and Design Defects

Product liability" is the area of the law enabling recovery for those injured by defective products. Some commentators suggest it reflects a balance between the benefits that society as a whole reaps from technological developments ve...

Social Security Disability

There are 2 disability programs that are administered by Social Security: Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While both programs require a finding of "total disability", SSD provides benefits to individuals who have an employment history while S...

Q: Will I have to pay anything to hire a lawyer for my accident case?

A: Most, if not all, lawyers who represent personal injury victims, do so on what is known as a contingent fee basis. A contingent fee means that there is...

Resources For Our Clients

The Law Team at Fetterman & Associates has provided a list of useful resources to help answer your Florida accident questions. If you need to speak with one of our Palm Beach accident attorneys or Port St. Lucie auto accident lawyers, please contact us today.

Frequently Asked Questions for Palm Beach Accident Lawyers

 

Q: Could the truck company be liable if they were over the weight regulation in my Palm Beach truck accident?

A: The factors in truck accidents are frequently complex.  Liability could be assessed to multiple entities.  In addition, truck regulations governing weight may vary slightly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.   

While numerous factors lead to the high likelihood of serious Florida truck accidents, weight is certainly a consideration.  New weight legislation is currently being considered by congress that may increase the chances of Palm Beach, Florida, truck accidents. There are many safety concerns about the extra weight making it much harder for drivers to stop in time to avoid accidents and truck accident related fatalities.

If you or anyone you know has experienced a serious injury due to a truck accident in Palm Beach, it is important to contact an experienced Palm Beach truck accident attorney.

Truck companies frequently employ certain common defenses to try to avoid any liability. As businesses, they need to ensure that they continue to operate with as little loss as possible; this means that they want to avoid having to pay for YOUR damages and medical expenses.

It is vital work with a local legal expert who is familiar with Florida trucking weight regulations when you are dealing with a serious Palm Beach truck accident. 

Get the Florida Truck Accident Experts in Your Corner

Don’t fight large Florida truck companies about weight regulations on your own.  If you or a loved one has experienced death, loss, or injury due to a Palm Beach truck accident, contact a Florida tractor trailer crash lawyer at Fetterman and Associates by calling (866)-865-1244