When a serious or fatal truck accident occurs due to cargo
not being properly secured, victims and their families may be entitled to file
a lawsuit to recover damages. Victims
may be able to receive compensation for current and future medical bills,
funeral and burial expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and other losses
related to the accident. It is important
to contact an experienced attorney who has the resources and years of
experience necessary to win your truck accident case and make sure you get the
maximum economic recovery for your injuries.
Victims may also find it helpful to secure lawsuit funding to help pay the
bills during a long litigation process.
According to Osceola police reports, a driver slammed on the
brakes of his tractor-trailer to avoid hitting a fire truck, with siren blaring
and lights flashing, coming out of a station.
The sudden stop caused heavy steel beams on the truck's bed to shift
forward, break through the rear wall of the passenger cab, crushing the driver
against the steering wheel. Witnesses told
investigators that the yellow blinking light never changed to red, but Osceola
officials, however, said the light had changed.
The truck driver leaves behind an 8-year-old daughter.
Investigators are looking at a flashing yellow light at the
intersection where the accident occurred.
Firefighters are required to press a button at the station that changes
a traffic light at the intersection from blinking yellow to a continuous red
before leaving to respond to an emergency call.
Witnesses said it did not turn red when the fire truck left the station,
but police said it is unclear whether that would have made a difference in this
case. The Florida Highway Patrol ( FHP) is
also focusing its investigation on whether the metal beams were properly
secured to the bed of the truck. Federal
officials stated the trucking company was on a prioritized list for increased
inspections because of its past safety record; the company had been cited previously
for improperly securing cargo. The
carrier also reportedly allowed drivers to stay on the road beyond the hours
allowed by law.
Trucking companies and their drivers are responsible for
making sure the truck is properly loaded and secured. Often, they are in a rush
to meet unrealistic deadlines, causing them to rush in the preparation of their
vehicle. At times, the trucking company
and its driver share responsibility with a third party loading company. A
loading company that fails to do its job could be at least partially liable in
the event that the cargo shifts and causes an accident.
While this investigation is underway, the victim’s family
may wish to consult an experienced attorney.
If it is determined that the trucking company or a third party entity is
partially responsible, an attorney can help the family receive compensation for
damages. This will undoubtedly be a long process, one the family may not be
financially able to withstand. How will
they cover expenses for the eight-year-old child until a settlement is reached? Lawsuit Financial may be able to
help.
Obtaining a lawsuit
cash advance could help this family with any immediate cash flow problems while
allowing their attorney time to negotiate a fair settlement. Upon receiving a funding application, we would
contact their attorney for case documentation. Once received, a funding decisions can be determined in as
little as 24 hours, with no need for a credit check or employment history. An
additional benefit is the fact that our funding is provided on a non-recourse
basis meaning if the family does not win their case, there is no need to pay
back the funding. Repayment is made only after the lawsuit successfully
settles.
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