Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Fatal Tampa Dump Truck Crash
Fatal collisions involving trucks usually result in serious damage, especially when a large commercial truck collides with a small passenger car or a pedestrian. In Florida and Georgia, it is common practice for the family members of someone killed in an accident to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver, the company that owns the truck, and other parties who may be liable.
What happened?
The incident took place in Tampa, FL, involving a dump truck that struck several cars on the road. As reported by various media outlets, one of the deceased individuals was a worker who was putting up advertisements by the roadside before the dump truck came onto the scene.
As a result of the crash, two adults died, and numerous other individuals were seriously injured, requiring emergency medical care. After investigating the cause of the accident, the police determined how the crash occurred.
Allegations in the lawsuit
As per the case, the victim was on the roadside working when the truck entered the scene and struck the victim, causing his death. The family claims that the truck’s owner was negligent and that this negligence contributed to the accident.
In most cases where people are injured in an accident caused by a trucking company’s negligence, plaintiffs allege that the company failed to provide training to its drivers. In most cases, when companies operate trucks, they must adhere to strict safety rules to ensure public safety.
According to the lawsuit, if the company had exercised more caution in placing this driver and the truck on the road, then the decedent would still be alive today.
Legal issues in truck accident cases
Many truck accident cases have multiple parties who contributed negligence to the situation. In many cases, the trucking company is liable for the negligent actions of its drivers.
Negligence in commercial vehicle accidents can occur in several different ways. These include:
- Failing to provide proper training to drivers
- Negligent hiring practices or negligent supervision of drivers
- Failure to perform routine maintenance on vehicles
- The company maintaining dangerous policies that lead to unsafe driving practices
When there is a fatal truck accident, the family of the victim can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the trucking company and their driver for negligence leading to death. These types of cases require in depth investigation, including an accident reconstruction expert.
Key takeaways
Any accident with a pedestrian victim can lead to severe legal actions against the driver, especially when that pedestrian is killed. Though nothing can make up for losing a family member in a traffic accident, filing a wrongful death claim holds negligent parties accountable for their conduct and discourages future problems. These companies owe a duty of care to the public to ensure they are operating safely.
Talk to a Jacksonville, FL, Truck Accident Lawyer Today
Gillette Law represents the interests of Jacksonville residents who have been injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident. Call our Jacksonville personal injury lawyers today to schedule an appointment, and we can begin investigating your case right away.
Source:
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