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Drivers are virtually helpless when faced with a large commercial truck heading in their direction, and their lives may be changed forever.

Head-on collisions often occur when large trucks are traveling at high speeds on highways. However, even when traveling at lower speeds, injuries and deaths can occur.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that nearly one third of all fatal accidents involving large trucks are head-on collisions. These collisions account for more deaths each year than any other type of trucking accident, with an average of nearly two deaths every day across the United States.  IIHS says that 58 percent of all head-on collisions result in fatalities.

Diagnosing, treating and recovering from head-on collisions can lead to overwhelming medical expenses and burdens for victims. Experts say that medical debt is the number one reason people in the United States file for bankruptcy.

“If you or a loved one is injured in a head-on collision, it is important to seek legal advice immediately after seeking medical treatment. When considering legal action, there are several parties who could potentially be held responsible. These parties include trucking companies, shipping companies, and truck manufacturers. These parties need to be held accountable for any serious or deadly injuries,” said Fort Myers Truck Accident Attorney Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.

• Trucking companies can be held liable for their negligence and that of their employee drivers. The factors which are most common in truck accidents are drunk driving, driver fatigue, distracted driving, safety violations, truck loading errors, and maintenance problems.
• Shipping companies can be held responsible if the driver loses control because of errors on their part, such as improperly balanced or over-weight cargo.
• Truck manufacturers can be held liable for any truck defects that can cause head-on collisions. These truck defects come under product liability laws, where victims and their families can recover compensation from the manufacturers for accidents caused by such things as defective brakes, defective components, or improper installation.

“Our experienced legal team is always ready to assist you in your time of need. We are available 24/7, and there are no costs or attorney fees until we receive a monetary recovery for you. All of our clients have unique personal injury cases, and we provide personal contact and communication along with aggressive representation,” said Attorney Spivey.

Fort Myers Truck Accident Attorney  Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one  percent (1%) of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact  Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll-free at 1.888.477.4839,or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information. You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County at 239.793.7748.