If you were harmed by a construction truck at a work site or on the road, a Palm Bay truck accident lawyer from our firm can help you recover damages from the responsible entity.
A lawyer from our firm can investigate your claim, value your damages, negotiate with insurers, and litigate if necessary to fight for fair compensation.
Construction Trucks Can Cause Catastrophic Accidents
In Palm Bay, you may interact with the following construction vehicles:
- Bulldozer
- Front-loaders
- Bucket-Wheel Excavators
- Concrete Mixer Truck
- Conveyors
- Skid-steer Loader
- Compactors
- Crawler Dozer
- Ballast Tamper
- Dump Truck
The sheer size of these vehicles makes them dangerous to operate as they can topple over, or parts of them could malfunction and harm somebody. Victims of such accidents typically suffer life-threatening injuries that require extensive medical intervention.
The Role of a Palm Bay Construction Truck Accident Lawyer
Once you retain an attorney, they’ll start an investigation to determine what happened and who is to blame. They may want to understand if:
- The driver and their crew received proper training and certification to perform their duties. Undocumented workers are cheaper, and some companies don’t bother training them well.
- They have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to permit them to operate a commercial vehicle and if the license is up to date.
- The defective design of the construction vehicle played a role. This would effectively rope the manufacturer into your litigation.
- The truck operator and the crew had raised safety concerns before the incident.
- Safety machinery and personal protective gear were functioning as required. Malfunctioning of this equipment is as bad as not having them in the first place.
- The company had completed a safety inspection and maintenance of the construction apparatus in question.
- The road or work site was safe to navigate a heavy and large vehicle. If the accident happened in a narrow street, the driver could argue lack of ample space to maneuver.
- The driver has a record of improprieties, like road rage, drunk driving, or violating safety protocols. Such occurrences should be documented in their employee file.
- Loading protocols were observed to ensure the construction truck only ferried cargo according to its engineering specifications.
The above step forms the premise of your compensation case, and everything is discoverable. Lawyers of the at-fault party and other defendants will be hard at work gathering evidence and preparing rebuttals for whatever incriminating facts your lawyer unearths.
If negotiations yield no results, The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine is ready to file a lawsuit and represent you in a trial if needed.
Steps to Take Following a Construction Truck Accident
Working in the construction industry is rewarding for the employees but dangerous to the rest of the road users due to the massive size of construction trucks. If you’re harmed in a construction truck accident, take the following steps:
- Check to see if you’re okay. Please do the same for others involved, provided it’s safe, as these accidents can leave vehicles hanging over a bridge or about to explode.
- Report the crash. Call the police to the scene so they can make an accident report. Request an ambulance if anyone is hurt and get treatment even for minor injuries.
- Call your insurance and give a statement. Insurance companies typically record such calls as they anticipate legal proceedings while victims seek compensation.
- Exchange information with the other motorists. It would help if you had their name, phone number, insurance card, home address, etc. Don’t admit fault or accept payment.
- Document the scene. Crucial evidence may dissipate or become diluted. For instance, dense fog that’s hampering visibility may lift before you document it.
- Consider working with an attorney. You may be tempted to go it alone, but these cases are hardly clear-cut. Determining fault and holding someone accountable can take your focus away from your recovery. Consider legal representation.
Injuries Arising From Construction Truck Accidents
Victims of construction truck crashes may suffer the following injuries:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Internal bleeding
- Broken and fractured bones
- Dislocated joints
- Skull fracture
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Cuts and bruising
- Severed limbs
- Paralysis
Claiming Restitution for Wrongful Death
You can file a wrongful death suit if you lose a loved one following a construction truck accident. Your lawyer can file your case within the stipulations of Florida statutes and recover the following damages:
- Medical bills for injuries that eventually led to their demise
- Funeral expenses, e.g., preparing for interment
- Loss of earnings from the date of injury to death
- Emotional anguish from the date of injury to death and after that
- Loss of consortium from when the injuries occurred to death
- The monetary value of life, which is the current value of their lost future earnings minus living expenses they would have incurred if they had lived
Contact The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine for Legal Counsel
Were you injured in a construction truck accident in Palm Bay? The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can work to hold all at-fault entities accountable for your losses.
When you hire us, you get personalized legal care. Let us take care of the legal work as you focus on healing. Contact us today for a free case review and more information.
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