Truck accidents often cause severe injuries that may result in death or permanently alter the victim’s quality of life. Filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit allows truck accident victims and their families to recover compensation for these and other damages.
A West Little River truck accident lawyer from our firm can build your case against the responsible parties. We represent clients throughout Florida as they seek compensation, and we’re ready to help you, too. You’ll receive a complimentary, confidential case review when you call our firm to learn more.
How a Truck Accident Lawyer Protects Your Interests
When you hire our firm for your West Little River truck accident case, our lawyers can fight for your interests by:
- Investigating the collision and the parties involved
- Gathering evidence to prove negligence and the damages you suffered
- Building and filing a case against the liable parties
- Negotiating with the insurance company for a settlement to address your damages
- Filing a lawsuit and representing you in court
We will also ensure that the compensation amount you request covers present and future damages. This is because injuries sustained in truck accidents often have lifelong effects. For instance, you may need physical therapy or assistive medical devices. The cost of such expenses will get factored into the personal injury claim by your lawyer.
Hear How We’ve Helped Other Accident Victims in Florida
- “From the beginning to the end, every person I spoke to at the firm was understanding and reassuring. They held my hand during the entire process.” – Brittany Mccowan-serroukh
- “Attorneys can sometimes be very hard to reach, but at Anidjar & Levine they were always available or they will get right back to you. Would definitely recommend.” – John Cuartas
- “The level of professionalism was awesome!! From the start to the end they have been there for me each and every step of the way! With the help and support that I needed.” – Sonia Nixon
Steps in Making a Claim After a Truck Accident
Seeking compensation from another party in Florida is a multi-step process.
Identifying the Liable Party or Parties
The first step in building a personal injury claim for a truck accident is identifying the liable party. The liable party may be the trucking company, the driver, the cargo company that loaded the vehicle, or another entity. In some cases, there are multiple liable parties. Once you have identified them all, you have to prove that their actions caused your injuries.
Proving Liability in a Truck Collision Case
Proving liability entails showing that the liable party was either negligent or acted with the intent of causing harm. A personal injury lawyer will help gather all the evidence you need against the liable party. For instance, our team can look for people who saw the accident and record their statements for your case.
Calculating Your Recoverable Damages
Before you can demand compensation, you must:
- Identify the injuries, expenses, and losses you suffered
- Learn their value
- Collect proof to support your right to financial recovery
Otherwise, you could accept a settlement or receive a court award that doesn’t accurately address your damages.
Negotiating With the Insurance Company
The next step in making a claim is writing a demand letter to the liable party’s insurer. A demand letter should outline the damages you are seeking. After receiving the demand letter, the insurance company may reach out to you to negotiate a settlement.
However, if the insurance company denies your claim or offers a lowball settlement and refuses to negotiate, you can file a personal injury lawsuit. In some cases, attorneys may file a lawsuit right away.
Taking the Liable Party to Court
You initiate legal proceedings against the liable party by filing a complaint with the courts. Our team can prepare your case for trial and represent you in all hearings and other case proceedings.
Why Seek Legal Help Immediately After a Truck Accident
The first reason why you should begin seeking damages immediately is to ensure the courts listen to your case. The statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit after a truck accident in Florida is 4 years. If the 4-year time limit has passed, you are permanently barred from seeking damages in court.
The second reason to get started right away is to ensure evidence is not lost. For instance, the truck’s electronic module data or the driver’s logs are important pieces of evidence. However, they are in the trucking company’s possession and may get destroyed or become lost if you wait too long to secure them.
It also gives you a better opportunity to obtain valid witness statements. The longer you wait, the harder it becomes for witnesses to give an accurate account of what happened. As time passes by, even your memory may fail you if called upon to give the details of the truck accident, which is why you should also record your own recollections as soon as possible after the collision.
How Truck Accidents Occur
Truck accidents can occur for many reasons, with most linked to driver error, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). For example, some of the causes of truck accidents include:
- Driving while drunk
- Distracted driving
- Failure to observe traffic regulations
- Driver fatigue due to hours of service violations
- Speeding and aggressive driving
Upon investigating your West Little River truck collision, our attorneys will identify the cause and contributory factors and build your case around them. We will fight for your right to financial recovery at no upfront cost to you.
Call Our Firm for a Free Case Review Today
The period after any type of accident can have a financial and emotional toll on you and your family. A truck accident lawyer from our firm will ensure that all you have to focus on is getting better. Our lawyers will work tirelessly to help you fight for all present and future damages from the liable party in your West Little River truck accident case.
Contact the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine at 1-800-747-3733 today and get a free consultation.
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