Michael J. Meksraitis Chartered
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Tampa Truck Accident Lawyer

The moment the truck struck, or was struck by a car or motorcycle, the clock started ticking. The scene of a car-truck collision holds evidence and witnesses that, when examined together, tell the story about how and why the accident occurred.

As time goes by, witnesses disappear, the roadway is cleaned of debris, the car or truck is repaired or scrapped, and valuable evidence naturally fades. In some cases, evidence may be destroyed or falsified in order to shift blame.

It's the job of the victim's personal injury attorney to ensure vital evidence is gathered and protected. Prompt investigation of the truck accident crash scene is invaluable in helping to prove a truck accident case.

As soon as possible after a truck accident, contact an experienced personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of Michael J. Meksraitis. Protect your right to financial recovery. Call us toll-free at (813) 217-5639. We represent injured people and families who have lost loved ones in the Tampa Bay area and throughout South Florida, including tourists.

Investigating Your Truck Accident

We actively investigate truck accidents to determine evidence of liability on the part of the driver and/or the trucking company. We work with experienced accident reconstruction experts to gather evidence.

We ensure the damaged vehicle is preserved. This can be critical. In one of our recent cases, we were able to determine that the brake lights were on at the time our client was rear-ended and his car pushed off the road into a tree. This valuable evidence made a different in the outcome of his injury case.

We promptly interview witnesses and photograph the scene. This is essential because it can take months, even years for a case to get to court and the entire roadway may have changed by that time.

We look at every possible responsible party:

• The trucking company: Did the trucking company ensure vehicles were properly maintained? Was the truck overweight? Were its drivers properly trained? Did it do thorough background checks to see that the driver had a clean record?
• The driver: Did the driver have a history of drug or alcohol use? Is the driver's license valid? Does he have a record of moving violations or speeding? Was the driver fatigued? Had he been driving beyond the limit allowed by federal interstate trucking laws?
• Other parties: Are there signs of a defective truck part or car part contributing to loss of control of a vehicle (blown tires, broken seats, trailer disconnect)?

If you need help getting the financial compensation you deserve after a serious injury, contact Tampa trucking accident attorney Michael J. Meksraitis. We offer a free consultation, return calls promptly, and we can meet you at your home or hospital room.

The law office of Michael J. Meksraitis of Tampa, Florida, represents personal injury victims in the Tampa Bay Area and West Central Florida, including Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Bradenton, Inverness, Arcadia, Brooksville, Dade City, Bartow, Wauchula, and Bushnell, and all communities of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Citrus, Hernando, Polk, Sumter, Hardee, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties.

Michael J. Meksraitis Chartered, Attorney at Law
Florida Personal Injury Attorney
102 S. Westland Ave. | Tampa, FL 33606
Phone: (813) 217-5639 | Fax: (813) 835-0869
Toll-free: (866) 767-1488
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