Naples Cement Truck Accident Lawyer
Construction projects require the use of a number of specialized vehicles. For example, you need cement trucks to deliver concrete. We have all seen these trucks with their rotating barrels, which keeps the concrete in a liquid state while it is being delivered to a job site.
As you might imagine, cement trucks are among the heaviest of commercial vehicles allowed on the road. An empty concrete mixer can weigh 20,000 pounds, and when filled with concrete, water, and equipment, that weight can easily exceed 60,000 pounds. This makes such vehicles especially dangerous in the event of an accident.
Indeed, if you or someone in your family has been seriously injured in an accident involving a cement truck, you may be facing thousands of dollars in medical bills and other losses. The experienced Naples cement truck accident lawyers at Cardinal Law, P.A., are here to help. Our team can assist you in identifying who was responsible for the accident and fight for your right to compensation.
Tight Deadlines Often Lead to Accidents
At first glance, you might not think of cement trucks as a major potential source of accidents. But one thing to keep in mind is that when making deliveries, a cement mixer driver is under a substantial time constraint. Unlike a commercial truck delivering other types of cargo, a cement truck usually needs to complete delivery within two hours to ensure the concrete can actually be poured.
Such tight deadlines can easily lead cement truck drivers into making mistakes that lead to accidents. Some of the more common causes of such accidents include:
- speeding in excess of the posted limit in order to make a delivery time;
- the cement mixer tipping over due to the imbalance in weight;
- the driver lacks proper training or experience to safely handle the vehicle; and
- cement spilling from the truck and creating a roadway hazard.
When it comes to a cement truck accident, there are often more parties than just the driver who may be legally responsible for any injuries. The company that employed the driver and owns the truck is considered vicariously liable under Florida law for any negligent acts committed by their employees. In some cases, even the company that manufactured or maintained the cement truck may be liable if their own actions contributed to a mechanical failure in the vehicle. It is also possible that third parties who were responsible for loading or unloading concrete from the truck acted in a negligent or reckless manner and therefore could be sued as well.
Contact Cardinal Law Today
As with any motor vehicle collision, a cement truck accident can leave victims with a host of financial and other losses. Through a personal injury claim victims may seek damages for their out-of-pocket costs and pain and suffering, among other things. A skilled Naples cement truck accident lawyer can review your specific case and provide you with advice tailored to your situation. Contact Cardinal Law, P.A., today to schedule a free consultation with our team.
