Truck Accidents
Florida’s roads are becoming increasingly dangerous due to the rise in commercial truck accidents. With thousands of large trucks traveling our highways daily, devastating crashes are more common than ever. These massive vehicles, often weighing up to 80,000 pounds, pose a significant threat to other motorists, especially when drivers or trucking companies fail to follow safety regulations.
According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) crash dashboard, hundreds of fatal truck accidents occur annually, leaving families shattered and victims struggling to rebuild their lives. Beyond fatalities, thousands more suffer catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken bones, and severe burns—injuries that often require lifelong medical care and rehabilitation.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Unlike typical car crashes, truck accidents often lead to severe or fatal injuries due to the massive size and weight of commercial vehicles. Some of the most common causes include:
Many truck drivers are under extreme pressure to meet tight deadlines, often pushing past legal driving limits. A fatigued driver is as dangerous as a drunk driver.
Some companies cut corners by failing to properly maintain their vehicles or pushing drivers to exceed safe driving hours.
Cell phone use, eating, or adjusting GPS systems can lead to catastrophic accidents.
Unbalanced or overweight cargo can cause rollovers and loss of control.
Speeding, aggressive driving, and driving under the influence are deadly factors in many truck accidents.
Big rig accidents are not just devastating—they are life-changing. When an 18-wheeler crashes into a passenger vehicle, the consequences can be catastrophic. In the aftermath, trucking companies and their insurers will act fast—not to help you, but to protect their bottom line. They may offer a quick, lowball settlement to make your claim disappear or aggressively fight against paying you what you truly deserve.
This is where Attorney Salesia Smith-Gordon steps in.
With a proven track record of fighting for accident victims in West Palm Beach and beyond, she knows the true monetary value of your claim and won’t let you be bullied into an unfair settlement. She understands the hidden tactics used by trucking companies and their legal teams to minimize or deny your compensation.
Salesia Smith-Gordon and her legal team:
✅ Negotiate fiercely with trucking companies and insurers to ensure a fair settlement.
✅ Gather powerful evidence—driver logs, black box data, and maintenance records—to prove negligence.
✅ Fight aggressively in court when a settlement isn’t enough. She is a seasoned trial attorney who will not back down.
The trucking companies have lawyers. You need one too—one who will fight for you. Call Attorney Salesia Smith-Gordon today at 561-655-9279 for a free consultation and take the first step toward justice.
