Large commercial trucks and 18-wheelers are important for shipping the things we need to the places they need to go. However, these trucks are also potentially dangerous. Because of their size and power, even a minor accident can be catastrophic.
A truck crash can leave you injured and unable to work, with a long recovery ahead. Your No-Fault insurance policy will help, but it may not cover everything if you are seriously hurt. Our Boynton Beach truck accident lawyers can help you get the full compensation you deserve.
Our team at GOLDLAW has more than 200 years of combined legal experience standing up for injured accident victims. We hold accountable those who hurt others™. Learn more about how our Boynton Beach personal injury lawyers can help when you call for your free consultation.
How Does No-Fault Insurance Apply to Truck Accidents in Florida?
Florida follows a No-Fault insurance system for most motor vehicle accidents. After a truck crash, you will turn to your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage first for medical expenses and a portion of lost income. It doesn’t matter who is responsible for the collision.
However, truck accidents often cause severe injuries that exceed the limits of available PIP coverage. Florida law allows you to pursue a claim against the at-fault party when your injuries meet the state’s serious injury threshold.
You may have the right to seek compensation for medical costs, lost earnings, future treatment, pain and suffering, and other losses from the responsible parties. Our Boynton Beach truck accident attorneys can review your case and advise you on the next steps.
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Why Are Accidents With Trucks Different from Regular Car Accidents?
Truck accidents differ from regular car accidents because commercial trucks are larger, heavier, and subject to regulations that do not apply to most passenger vehicles. The size and weight of a commercial truck often result in more serious injuries. Additionally:
- Truck crash cases often involve additional parties. Liability may extend beyond the truck driver to a trucking company, maintenance provider, or cargo loading company.
- Evidence in truck accident cases is often more extensive. Driver logs, electronic data, maintenance records, inspection reports, and company safety policies may play a role.
- Insurance coverage is also different. Commercial trucking companies frequently carry policies with higher limits than those found in ordinary car accident cases.
Because of these factors, truck accident claims usually require a more detailed analysis than a typical passenger vehicle collision. Our legal team will investigate your crash and guide you step by step on what to do after a trucking accident.
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Can I Sue the Trucking Company for an Accident?
You may be able to bring a claim against the trucking company if its actions contributed to the accident. In many cases, a trucking company can be held responsible for the conduct of its driver when the driver was acting within the scope of employment at the time of the crash.
A trucking company may also face direct liability for its own conduct. Examples include negligent hiring, inadequate training, or encouraging drivers to violate Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
Our truck accident lawyers in Boynton Beach will review the available evidence to determine whether the trucking company played a role in causing the collision and whether the facts support a claim against the company.
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What If I Was Partially At Fault for the Crash?
Being partially at fault does not automatically prevent you from recovering compensation after a truck accident in Florida. The state follows a modified comparative negligence system. Under this rule, your recovery may be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you.
Florida law generally bars recovery if you are found more than 50% responsible for the crash. Because fault can directly affect the value of a claim, the evidence becomes very significant when determining who is liable in a trucking accident.
Insurance companies may use this law to dispute how much responsibility each party should bear. We analyze the available evidence to challenge unsupported allegations and present facts that accurately reflect how the collision occurred.
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Get Help from Our Boynton Beach Truck Accident Attorneys
After an accident with a large commercial truck, you may have injuries you must endure and bills you can’t afford. Trucking companies have teams of attorneys who get paid to keep their liability at a minimum. Our Boynton Beach truck accident lawyers will level the playing field and help you get the full compensation you deserve.
GOLDLAW has recovered more than $1 billion in awards and settlements on behalf of injured accident victims in South Florida. Most cases are resolved in under a year, and you will never get a bill from us.
You should not have to pay the financial cost for someone else’s mistake. Call today and schedule your free consultation to get started on your claim. Get GOLDLAW and get the help you need and the compensation you deserve.
