Injured in a Jacksonville Truck Accident?

Florida experiences heavy traffic year-round on its highways and interstates. The combination of high-density urban areas, year-round tourism and goods shipped on commercial trucks makes Florida one of the most dangerous states in the nation when it comes to truck accidents.

Here are some truck accident statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA):

• In Florida, in 2010, there were 3,867 non-fatal large truck accidents and 94 non-fatal bus accidents.
• During the same year, there were 2,484 truck accidents and 75 bus accidents that resulted in injury.
• The accidents mentioned above resulted in 3,545 injuries from the truck accidents and 194 from the bus accidents.
• In Florida, in 2010, there were 200 tractor-trailer accidents and four bus accidents that required a Hazmat team to clear the scene.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Jacksonville truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation. The attorneys at Dell & Schaefer have experience handling truck and bus accident cases. You will be treated with the respect and compassion you deserve. Call our office today at (800) 383-7853 for a free consultation.