Large semi-trucks can create tremendous damage when they are involved in accidents. Most drivers and trucking companies take safety very seriously. If you have been hurt in an accident involving one of these massive trucks, you know how devastating it is when they don’t.
A negligent truck driver or company can leave you with serious injuries and the medical bills that come with them. If you can’t work, it might not be long until you find yourself in debt. Our Palm Beach Gardens truck accident lawyers can help you hold them financially accountable.
GOLDLAW Personal Injury Lawyers has recovered more than $1 billion for our injured clients. Call for a free consultation and find out how our Palm Beach Gardens personal injury lawyers can support you. Get GOLDLAW and get the help you need and the compensation you deserve.
Who May Be Responsible for a Truck Accident?
One of our most important duties to our clients is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident to determine how it happened and who was to blame. Our Palm Beach Gardens truck accident attorneys may discover one or more parties are liable for your crash.
- The truck driver may be responsible when careless or unsafe driving caused the collision. But you should not assume the driver is the only person who matters.
- A trucking company may have responsibilities involving hiring, supervision, training, scheduling, maintenance, or safety procedures.
- A maintenance provider or a company involved with loading cargo could become relevant when the evidence shows that its conduct contributed to the crash or your injuries.
In some cases, a third motorist may share blame if they contributed to the accident. We will help you understand what to do after a trucking accident and work to recover maximum compensation that fully addresses your hardships.
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What Compensation Can You Seek After a Truck Accident?
Every case is unique, and the amount you may be able to recover depends on the extent of your damages and how the accident has impacted your life.
- You may seek compensation for reasonable medical expenses related to your injuries.
- We may help you recover damages for income you lost because your injuries kept you from working.
- In some cases, you are able to get compensation for the physical pain and emotional suffering caused by the crash.
Insurance companies often offer lowball settlements, hoping that you don’t understand what your claim is worth. Don’t accept an offer without speaking with our personal injury lawyers first. We will evaluate any incoming settlements and push for the full amount you deserve.
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What If the Trucking Company Blames You for the Crash?
Do not assume that an insurance company’s version of the accident is accurate simply because its representative says you were partly responsible. After a serious collision, the insurer may have a financial reason to argue that you caused some or all of your own injuries.
Florida uses a modified comparative fault system in negligence cases. Your recovery can be reduced according to your percentage of responsibility, and a person found more than 50 percent responsible for their own harm cannot recover damages under the statute.
Insurers may try to use this law to reduce their liability, even in cases where the truck driver was clearly at fault. We will work to show who caused the accident and your role in it, and we will push back against unfair accusations.
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How Long Do You Have to File a Truck Accident Claim?
Under Florida Statutes § 95.11, you generally have two years to bring a negligence claim. That deadline can be especially important after a truck accident, when trucking companies and their insurers may take steps to protect evidence that proves their negligence.
Different deadlines may apply depending on the circumstances of your injury. For example, a claim involving a government entity may have additional notice requirements and shorter deadlines.
Our truck accident lawyers in Palm Beach Gardens can help you understand the timeline you are working with in your specific case. We will make sure you meet significant deadlines and help you avoid errors that could impact your claim.
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Talk to Our Palm Beach Gardens Truck Accident Attorneys
Big trucks and 18-wheelers can cause horrible destruction when driven by inexperienced or negligent operators. One truck accident in Florida can leave you injured and unable to work or care for your family. Without an income, medical and household debts can add up fast.
You may think the trucking company would cover the damages caused by their driver. Instead, the company and its insurer may try to underpay your claim or blame you for the crash. Our Palm Beach Gardens truck accident attorneys will help you get the compensation you deserve.
Our team at GOLDLAW has more than 200 years of combined legal experience, advocating for the legal rights of South Florida accident victims. Most cases take under a year, and you will never get a bill. Call now to schedule your free consultation and tell us what happened.
