Brevard County Tow Truck Accident Attorneys
Tow trucks are often seen responding to the scene of an accident to provide assistance. But what many people don’t consider is the fact that sometimes tow trucks are involved in accidents themselves. Tow truck accidents can have catastrophic consequences. Much like other commercial vehicles, the size, weight, and mechanisms of a tow truck increase the risk of accident injuries and damages.
Victims of tow truck accidents in the Melbourne, FL, area can work with the truck accident attorneys at Charpentier Law Firm to demonstrate liability for the accident so that they can be justly compensated for resulting losses.
Causes of Tow Truck Accidents
The causes of tow truck accidents are just as varied as those of other automobile accidents. While there are many cases in which a faulty part or mechanical failure leads to a tow truck accident, they are often the result of driver error or reckless behavior. Some of the most common causes of tow truck accidents include:
- Inattentive or distracted driving
- Driving under the influence
- Speeding
- Failure to obey traffic laws or posted traffic signs and signals
- Insufficient training
- Mechanical failures
- Improperly secured vehicles
- Hours of service violations
Determining Liability
Towing companies do not want to have at-fault accidents on their record, so they are often quick to deny liability for a collision. Rather than accept an insurance company’s liability determination (or accept a subpar settlement offer), tow truck accident victims should work with a knowledgeable truck accident attorney, such as those at Charpentier Law Firm.
Our attorneys will conduct a thorough investigation for our Melbourne clients. We work alongside experts in the field, examining evidence and conducting witness interviews, to determine the most likely cause of an accident so that liable parties can be held accountable for resulting damages. Depending on what contributed to the accident, parties who may be responsible for a tow truck collision include:
- The tow truck driver
- The owner or operator of the towing company
- The company in charge of truck maintenance
- A parts manufacturer
Compensation for Damages
Damages in tow truck accidents tend to be steep. Although tow trucks are not as large as many other commercial trucks, they are significantly larger and heavier than the average automobile. Tow cables, hooks, and other mechanisms also pose an additional threat, and if the tow truck is carrying a vehicle at the time of the accident, that can complicate things even further.
Due to all of these factors, victims of tow truck accidents are likely to suffer from catastrophic injuries and significant financial losses. When our attorneys are seeking compensation on behalf of our Melbourne clients, we will consider all manners of loss, including:
- Medical expenses
- Anticipated cost of any long-term medical care or rehabilitation
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering
- Lost wages
- Loss of wage-earning potential
Contact Our Expert Brevard County Tow Truck Accident Attorneys Today!
If you or a loved one has been injured in a tow truck accident, you should explore your right to financial compensation. The truck accident attorneys at the Charpentier Law Firm can look into the details of you case and advise you of your best course of legal action. To learn more, send us a message at your earliest convenience or call (321) 308-8020.
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Over the past 40-plus years of helping Brevard County's injured and mistreated, our firm has obtained some $65 million in recoveries on behalf of our clients, highlighted by an $8 million product liability award in 2001.
The team at Charpentier Law Firm has the negotiation skills to reach favorable settlements in many cases, but also has the experience and perseverance to try a case to verdict whenever it is in the best interests of our clients. Our history of success illustrates our dedication to our clients and their pursuit of justice. Our personal injury attorneys in Melbourne, Titusville, and Cocoa are proud to offer superior legal representation to victims and their families throughout Brevard County and Central Florida.