You may qualify to recover compensation for your losses if you were hurt in a truck accident. Medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses are recoverable. Work with a Saint Cloud truck accident lawyer at our firm to pursue the compensation you deserve.
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine provides free consultations, and we work on a contingency basis, meaning you do not pay attorney fees unless you recover compensation.
How Our Lawyers Help Truck Accident Victims in Saint Cloud
Some of the ways our law firm provides responsive legal care to those injured in truck accidents include:
- We provide your attorney’s phone number.
- We give you regular updates on the status of your case.
- We can answer any questions about your case.
- We talk to insurers and other parties for you so you can focus on recovering.
- We can help schedule your appointments or get your car fixed.
- We negotiate a settlement that accounts for your short- and long-term losses.
- We help you meet deadlines and file paperwork.
- We retrieve evidence and build your case to prove liability.
- We may work with expert witnesses, including accident reconstruction specialists.
- We can send a letter of spoliation to the truck carrier to secure evidence in its possession.
Let us handle the legal case while you focus on recovering from your injuries. Review our client reviews and testimonials to better understand how our personal injury lawyers can help you following a car accident with a large truck.
Recovering Damages After a Truck Accident
Our Saint Cloud truck accident attorneys can help you identify all your losses and expenses following a serious truck accident. Any settlement or judgment should include short- and long-term damages.
If the insurer makes you a settlement offer, review it with your attorney before signing it. Some offers fail to account for the full scope of losses, and if you settle, you may be unable to reopen the case later.
Some recoverable damages in truck accident cases include:
- Medical bills, including long-term treatment and care
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation costs
- Loss of wages during recovery
- Lost earning capacity, especially for permanent injuries
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
Our attorneys can help you negotiate a settlement that accounts for all the losses you experienced because of the truck accident. In many cases, more than one party may be liable for these losses.
Causes of Truck Accidents
Driving when fatigued can cause serious truck accidents. Truck drivers are supposed to adhere to federal hours of service regulations that limit the amount of time they can drive every day. Unfortunately, some truck drivers may violate these rules and drive for longer hours. Some may become fatigued, which can increase the risk of an accident.
Other causes of truck accidents include:
- Failure to check the truck’s blind spots when changing lanes
- Improper turning
- Following too closely
- Speeding or driving too fast for conditions
- Reckless driving
- Drunk driving
- Distracted driving
- Poor vehicle maintenance
- Defective or malfunctioning parts
Our lawyers work with experts to investigate the cause of the truck accident. We may send a spoliation letter to the truck carrier to secure evidence like driver records and qualification files, truck maintenance logs, and even the truck itself. We may also speak with eyewitnesses, retrieve photographs of the wreck, and work with experts like accident reconstruction specialists.
Liability for Truck Accidents
A truck driver who causes an accident is liable for losses that others suffer because of the wreck. But the truck driver’s employer, the truck carrier, may be liable for damages too.
Vicarious liability holds employers responsible if their employees’ negligence causes an accident. Further, truck carriers may contribute to accidents if they hire unqualified drivers, pressure drivers to violate trucking regulations, or fail to maintain their vehicles.
In addition to the truck driver and carrier, parties responsible for truck maintenance may be liable in some cases. Truck manufacturers may be liable if a defect with the truck caused the accident.
Your attorney can help you sort out liability for your wreck and pursue compensation from the appropriate parties.
What to Do After a Truck Accident in Saint Cloud
Seek medical treatment immediately following a truck accident. If you did not get medical care at the scene, set a doctor appointment for an evaluation. It’s crucial to get care for your injuries so you can begin recovering.
Save evidence from the scene, including photographs, eyewitness contact information, and the police or accident report. This evidence can help establish fault and liability for the accident and resulting injuries.
Work with an attorney at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine. We can build your case, retrieve additional evidence, and negotiate for a fair settlement.
File Before the Deadline for Truck Accident Lawsuits
You have four years to file a personal injury lawsuit, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11(3)(a). If you do not file your lawsuit by this deadline, you may be unable to bring your case for compensation.
Our team manages your case from start to finish, including helping you meet the deadlines that apply to your case.
Contact Anidjar & Levine Today
The injuries sustained in a truck accident are often severe. A Saint Cloud truck accident attorney can help you with your claim against a truck driver, carrier, or another party. If you have lost a loved one in a truck accident, our lawyers at Anidjar & Levine will help you make a wrongful death claim.
Contact Anidjar & Levine at 1-800-747-3733 today and get a free consultation.
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