Gainesville 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyers

Injured in an 18-Wheeler Truck Accident? Contact an Attorney Today!

18-wheeler is a colloquial term used to describe a large truck that has 18 wheels on five axles. One axle, the "steering" axle, is located at the very front of the truck and two more axles are located behind the cab. The remaining two axels are located on the trailer attached to the truck, which may be used to haul large amounts of cargo. 18-wheelers are an important part of commerce throughout the United States, taking gasoline, consumer goods, food, and countless other products to from manufacturers to retail stores or other locations throughout the nation.

Unfortunately, with the number of 18-wheelers on the road today, truck accidents are more likely to occur. If you or someone you know was injured in an 18-wheeler accident in or around Gainesville, Florida, please take a moment to contact an attorney at our law firm. At Steven A. Bagen & Associates, we represent clients throughout Central and Northern Florida who have been injured in any type of truck accident.

About 18-Wheeler Truck Accidents

18-wheeler trucks may be very large and extremely heavy, weighing up to 80,000 pounds or possibly more with a special permit from the Florida Department of Transportation. With a trailer, an 18-wheeler may be up to 75 feet long, over 16 feet high and over 8 feet wide. When involved in a traffic collision of any kind, a truck of this size causes serious damage. Most often, the people who suffer the most injury are the occupants of other vehicles or possibly non-occupants, such as pedestrians or bicyclists.

Regardless of the circumstances of your 18-wheeler accident, a Gainesville truck accident lawyer at our firm can offer you skilled legal counsel and personal attention in handling your case. We have been helping all types of accident and injury victims in Florida for over twenty years, and we have the knowledge and resources to help you.

Don't waste any time, contact a Gainesville 18-wheeler accident attorney at Steven A. Bagen & Associates today!