Malfunctioning Brakes Cause Truck Wrecks in Florida

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1/2/2012
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Malfunctioning Brakes Cause Truck Wrecks in Florida

Truck accidents in Florida occur for many different reasons. One type of truck accident that can cause serious injuries to all those involved is when brakes malfunction on a tractor trailer. Many large trucks operate on air brakes, which are designed to stop a truck in 100 feet at traveling speeds of about 40 mph.
However, when a truck travels downhill, sometimes the brakes cannot handle the 80,000 pounds of stress put on them, and they start to give way. If a trucker is constantly applying the brakes down a steep incline, the air brakes may start to malfunction. When this occurs, drivers sitting at the bottom of the hill at a stop light or in congested traffic could be in a dangerous place.
If a truck is unable to stop, it may plow right into the rear of a car and cause serious damage and injuries to occupants in that vehicle. A truck may also try to swerve out of the way and cause a head-on collision with traffic coming the other way. Additionally, a trucker may attempt to swerve and cause the truck to start sliding sideways, which may cause a rollover accident or jackknife accident in Florida to occur. These types of truck accidents can involve many cars and injure many different people, including vehicle occupants, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and even pedestrians.
If you were injured in a South Florida truck accident, you should not negotiate with the trucking company. Instead, you need to talk with an experienced lawyer who will protect your rights and help get you the compensation you deserve. Call a qualified Fort Lauderdale truck accident lawyer at Chalik & Chalik at (888) 539-5297, and receive a free, no-obligation legal consultation.

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