Like all of Florida, the St. Petersburg area depends on goods and services that are delivered by the trucking industry. Although we expect truckers to drive safely on freeways like Interstate 275, it doesn’t always happen. When truckers drive negligently, the risk of serious accidents goes up dramatically. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident on I-275, you can seek compensation from the negligent driver or the company who hired them.
A St. Petersburg Interstate I-275 truck accident lawyer can help you hold them accountable. The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine knows how difficult it can be to get trucking companies and their insurance carriers to take accident victims seriously. That’s why our personal injury lawyers are firmly committed to providing them with the legal representation they deserve.
How Can an I-275 Truck Accident Lawyer Help You?
Many accident victims quickly discover an ugly truth when dealing with the insurance company representing the truck driver; they really don’t want to pay. The sad truth is their profits hinge heavily on their ability to settle cases like yours for the least amount possible. Our truck accident attorneys, on the other hand, are only focused on getting you properly compensated and resolving your case in a manner that benefits you, not the insurance company.
We’ll handle every aspect of your truck accident case with a focus on client service and going the extra mile for you. You won’t have to have any contact with the insurance company because we’ll represent you through everything, including settlement negotiations. If it’s not possible to negotiate a settlement, our team is ready, willing, and able to go to court and fight for you.
You aren’t just a number to us at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine. Our whole truck accident team goes the extra mile for our clients. You will get a direct phone number to your truck accident lawyer, who will also be proactive about giving you case updates and responding to your inquiries with professionalism and compassion.
We Know How to Prepare Truck Accident Cases
Making a strong case for negligence as the cause of your accident is one of the key aspects of getting you a financial settlement. Our team of truck accident lawyers has decades of experience building cases. Once we take your case on, we will work through a thorough evidence-gathering process, which may include:
- Reviewing the safety record of the truck, truck driver, and trucking company
- Requesting the police report for your accident
- Interviewing any witnesses named in the police report
- Searching for any video footage of your truck accident
The more evidence we can bring to bear establishing negligence or fault by the truck driver in your case, the stronger our case will be in both settlement negotiations. This might motivate the insurance company to settle your case without going to a trial.
Who Is Liable in I-275 Truck Accident Cases?
All employers in Florida are liable for the actions of their employees, and this includes trucking companies. So, the liability in your case may extend beyond the driver and to the company that contracted them.
It’s also important to note that driver negligence may not be the only cause of your truck accident. In some cases, sudden equipment failures, such as exploding tires or faulty hitches, can cause truck accidents. If our investigation uncovers that as a contributing cause of your accident, the manufacturer of the failed equipment may also face liability in your truck accident case.
The most important thing we want you to know as our client is that we’ll diligently work to identify all the liable parties in your truck accident case. We will also work to hold them financially accountable. If that means going to court with one or all of them at the same time, that’s what we’ll do.
What Are the Damages in an I-275 Truck Accident Case?
Both the financial losses you suffer and the physical or mental suffering your accident causes are reimbursable in truck accident cases. Examples of your financial losses include:
- Your medical bills
- Your vehicle repair costs
- Your vehicle removal or towing costs
- Your lost income while recovering from your injuries
The above costs would all be considered economic damages. They all vary significantly in every case. However, we will certainly work to recover economic damages that are sufficient to cover all of your hard accident-related costs.
We will also fight just as hard for your right to demand non-economic damages, which is compensation for your other accident-related complications. For example, your pain and suffering may warrant compensation.
In most cases, the more severe your physical injuries are, the higher the potential value of your total damages. This is because the more severe the injury, the more it generally costs to treat and the more suffering it causes the accident victim.
What Is Your Truck Accident Case Worth?
No two cases are identical and we can’t advise you on the value of your case without a complete understanding of your damages. Therefore, the best way for us to give you an accurate estimation of the value of your case is to meet for a free case consultation.
Time Limits on Demanding Damages in Truck Accident Cases
You only have a limited amount of time to demand damages in a truck accident case. Florida’s statute of limitations on demanding damages from negligent parties in personal injury lawsuits is generally two years, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11(3)(a).
Generally, you will forfeit your right to demand damages if you don’t do so within the time allowed by law. However, this isn’t something you have to worry about if you’re our client. We will be sure to properly file your case.
Our St. Petersburg I-275 Truck Accident Lawyers Can Start Your Case Immediately
It’s true that legal representation can be expensive, but the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine are firmly committed to serving our clients and our community. Our team will handle your truck accident case on a contingency-fee plan.
That means our team will fight for your right to collect damages, but you won’t have to pay us unless we win your case or collect a judgment. If we don’t win, you won’t have to pay us. That also means there is nothing separating you from the legal representation you deserve but contacting us. Remember, the sooner you reach out to us, the sooner we can start fighting for you.
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