Florida has some of the most dangerous roadways in the country. There were over 394,000 motor vehicle crashes in The Sunshine State in one recent year, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Nearly 252,000 people sustained injuries in those crashes, and 3,185 collisions proved fatal. Many of these traffic accidents involve commercial trucks.
If you suffered injuries in a tractor-trailer crash, consulting a Tampa truck accident lawyer can help you understand your legal options and how to recover compensation for your losses.
The Most Dangerous Highways in Tampa
Some of the most dangerous highways and roadways in Tampa include:
- Interstate 4 (I-4) – Ranked as the third most deadly road in America
- Interstate 75 (I-75) – Saw 47.2 fatal crashes per 100 miles in a recent year
- Interstate 275 (I-275)
Other Hillsborough County roads highlighted as danger zones include:
- Brandon Boulevard from Falkenburg Road to Dover Road
- Bruce B. Downs from Fowler Avenue to Bearss Avenue
- Dale Mabry from Hillsborough Avenue to Bearss Avenue
- Fletcher Avenue from Armenia Avenue to 50th Street
- Gibsonton Drive/Boyette Road from I-75 to Balm Riverview Road
- Hillsborough Avenue from Longboat Boulevard to Florida Avenue
- Lynn Turner from Gunn Highway to Ehrlich Road
- Meridian Avenue from Channelside Drive to Twiggs Street
- 50th/56th St. from MLK Boulevard to Hillsborough Avenue
- 15th St. from Fowler Avenue to Fletcher Avenue
Steps to Take After a Highway Accident
The aftermath of a truck accident can leave you feeling disoriented and confused, especially if you’ve been hurt. However, there are certain steps to take to protect your legal rights. After a truck crash, you should:
- Check to see if anyone is injured.
- Call the police and report the truck accident.
- Take photographs and videos of the accident scene.
- Obtain personal contact information from witnesses.
- Seek medical attention, even if you feel fine.
- Contact a Tampa truck accident attorney.
Your lawyer will help you obtain the proof you need to bolster your no-fault insurance or personal injury claim. If you wait too long, it may not be possible to file a claim against the truck driver, trucking company, or other party responsible for the accident.
Why Choose Paul Knopf Bigger for Your Truck Accident Claim?
Don’t make the mistake of pursuing your accident claim alone. Insurance companies — including your own — know how to take advantage of unrepresented accident victims and get out of paying them what they deserve. Instead, turn to Paul Knopf Bigger for help with your semi-truck accident claim. While you rest and recover, we’ll get to work by:
- Investigating the truck accident to understand what happened and who was to blame
- Identifying available insurance policies and other sources of compensation
- Determining what your case is worth and demanding full and fair compensation
- Filing your claims and negotiating with insurers for a fair settlement
- Preparing your case for court and taking it to trial if the insurer won’t make a fair offer
Discuss the Details of Your Case With Paul Knopf Bigger
At Paul Knopf Bigger, we understand how painful truck accidents can be, especially if you are facing rising medical expenses and repair bills while you’re too hurt to work. Our firm has recovered millions of dollars for our clients. Put our skills and experience to work for you. If you’ve been injured on one of Tampa’s dangerous roads, contact our truck accident attorneys today for a free consultation.
