Vehicle Accidents

• Semi truck accidents
  Semi truck accidents can lead to horrendous injuries and environmental damage due to large 18-wheelers and their spilled cargos. Many of these big rig accidents involve employers who own the truck and employees driving the truck. Common causes for semi truck crashes are driver fatigue or brake failure, leading to "jack-knifing" rollovers. These semi truck crashes can result in very serious injuries (fractured bones, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and permanent paralysis). Driving and vehicle maintenance records are key pieces of evidence in such cases.
  
  Have you ever driven down a highway and seen a giant chunk of rubber in the middle of the road, or off to the side? This is a major cause of accidents, and occurs quite frequently, when a truck loses part of its wheel, or "tread." Occasionally, debris will fall out of the back of a truck or other vehicle, striking other vehicles and causing accidents. It may be possible to pursue a negligence claim against the driver or company for any harm caused by this debris.
• Motorcycle accidents
  Motorcycle accidents usually involve collisions with other vehicle types. According to the Florida Motor Vehicle Crash Records Database, there were 246 motorcyclists injured in crashes in Brevard County in 2007. Often, drivers claim "they didn't see the motorcycle." Visibility is a key issue in motorcycle crashes, and it could be tricky to determine who is at fault.
• RV accidents
  RV accidents are more likely to occur in popular tourist destinations like Florida. Many senior citizens and vacationers use recreational vehicles (motor homes, travel trailers and fifth wheels) to travel around the country for sightseeing, camping and other enjoyable activities. Thus, our state sees more of these types of accidents than most others.
• Boating and Jet Ski accidents
  Boating and Jet Ski accidents can be quite common on Brevard County’s waterways. Many boating accidents are caused by inexperienced watercraft operators, drunk driving and excessive speeds. Even the most experienced Jet Skier can have an accident, whether it’s a collision with a boat, or an obstruction in the water that isn’t clearly marked.
• Aviation accidents
  Aviation accidents can have numerous victims (crew, passengers and bystanders). Significant property damage can result from airplane crashes. Fires can leave horrible burns on victims. Aviation accidents can be particularly tricky, as the FAA investigates all such accidents.
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
  Pedestrian and bike accidents could result from poor road conditions (potholes or construction) and human error ("right-of-way" or failure to see other party). According to the Florida Motor Vehicle Crash Records Database, there were 115 bicyclists injured in crashes in Brevard County in 2007. Did the motor vehicle turn in front of the bicycle, or veer into a bicycle lane? For the pedestrian, simply crossing the street could be hazardous if a motorist runs a red light, is speeding, and/or under the influence of alcohol.