Have you sustained injuries in a truck accident? Truck accidents are much more destructive than typical passenger vehicle accidents. Injuries and losses from a truck accident can extend to all parts of your life.
If you have injuries from a recent truck crash, you need to speak with a Riviera Beach personal injury lawyer from GOLDLAW. You have a right to pursue financial compensation for your injuries and hold the negligent parties accountable for the harm they’ve caused you.
We can help you file a lawsuit against the liable entities and will represent you in settlement negotiations. We have recovered more than $1 billion in damages for deserving clients and want to help you next. Contact us today to speak to a Riviera Beach truck accident lawyer.
Common Types of Truck Accidents in Riviera Beach
Due to their size and weight, trucks get into unique types of traffic accidents. Below are some of the most common we encounter in our practice.
- Underride accidents. Underride accidents are when the hood of a passenger vehicle becomes wedged under the trailer of a semi-truck. Underride accidents can cause immense injury to vehicle occupants in the front seats.
- Jackknife accidents. Jackknife accidents occur when the trailer loses traction and snaps forward, creating a hinge-like effect, like a butterfly knife. The trailer can strike and drag other vehicles down the road.
- Fishtail accidents. Fishtail accidents happen when the truck trailer swerves side to side uncontrollably. These most often occur when road traction is poor due to weather or a lack of maintenance.
- Cargo accidents. Loose or unsecured cargo can shift during transit, causing the trucker to lose control of the vehicle. Cargo can also fall from the back of trucks and cause following vehicles to crash.
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Liability for Truck Accidents in Riviera Beach
The central challenge for truck accident lawsuits is identifying the causal factors and tracing them back to the liable parties. Below are entities that are commonly responsible for truck accidents:
Truck Drivers
Truck drivers must operate their rigs according to traffic laws and follow federal trucking regulations regarding hours of service and vehicle inspections. Truck drivers can cause accidents when they’re distracted, fatigued, or intoxicated.
Trucking Companies
Trucking companies can be liable when they engage in unsafe business practices that cause harm. For example, a trucking company that hired a driver with a history of DUIs could be liable if the driver got drunk and caused an accident.
Truck Manufacturers
Truck manufacturers can also be responsible for accidents due to defective parts. For example, a tire blowout from material defects in the rubber could justify filing a product liability lawsuit against the tire manufacturer.
Third Parties
Any third party whose negligence contributed to the crash can be a party in a lawsuit. For example, loading crews can be liable for accidents that occur due to unbalanced or unsecured cargo. Similarly, road construction crews can be liable if they unsafely divert traffic around work zones.
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Compensation You Can Recover in a Truck Accident Lawsuit
Depending on the circumstances of the crash, a truck accident lawyer in Riviera Beach can pursue financial compensation for the following losses:
- Medical bills. First and foremost, a personal injury lawsuit will pay for your medical expenses, such as emergency medical costs, follow-up care, prescription medications, and rehabilitative therapy.
- Lost work income. You can also claim the value of any income you lose on account of missing work. If your injuries require you to switch jobs, you can sue for differences in your pre- and post-injury expected lifetime earnings.
- Miscellaneous injury expenses. Any other expenses necessitated by your injuries can be recovered in a lawsuit, such as the cost of alternative transportation, housekeeping, or additional childcare.
- Non–economic losses. Pain and suffering, mental anguish, and emotional distress are all non-economic losses you can recover in a personal injury lawsuit.
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Time Limit for Filing a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Riviera Beach
Florida’s personal injury statute of limitations sets a two-year time limit on any lawsuit for personal injury, including those for truck accidents. After two years pass, your legal claim to financial damages will expire. If you try to file a lawsuit after the two-year timer expires, the courts will reject it.
Two years might sound like a long time, but you shouldn’t wait to get started. Trucking companies may destroy evidence by performing fleet repairs, and it’s more difficult to connect your injuries to the accident the longer you wait.
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Contact a Riviera Beach Truck Accident Lawyer
The aftermath of a truck accident may be chaotic, but GOLDLAW is here to provide answers and legal support. Our truck accident lawyers in Riviera Beach have a passion for serving justice and will not rest until we have exhausted every avenue towards a satisfactory resolution.
Contact our offices online or reach out by phone today to speak to a Riviera Beach truck accident lawyer. Get GOLDLAW and get the help you need and compensation you deserve.
