If you were injured due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Contact one of our experienced lawyers at (561) 293-2600 for legal advice and representation.
Large truck accidents are known for the devastation and destruction that they cause, often leaving people with severe injuries that require months or years of recovery time. Because of the size difference between cars and semi-trucks, the injuries, medical bills, and overall damages are often magnified.
Victims often require visits from multiple doctors and specialists depending on the type of injury they’ve incurred. To prevent lasting pain, many truck accident victims usually require physical therapy and surgery. Meanwhile, all these things prevent a person from working and paying their bills.
That's why these cases need to be handled by an attorney that has specific experience with truck accidents. If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident in Boca Raton, please contact us online or at 561-293-2600.
So you've been in a car accident. What happens next? There are many things that you should do but here are the three most important:
Number One: See a doctor immediately.
A broken bone is easy to see, but some injuries are not. The most common injuries from car accidents happen in the neck, back, or head. The only way to diagnose and treat them is by seeing a doctor. A doctor can help ease the pain, provide medication, reassure you of how your injury may impact your daily life, and tell you what not to do to make it worse.
A visit to the doctor can also give you legally protected time off to recover and rest your body after an accident, and it documents and provides the evidence you may need for your case. Even a five-mile-per-hour car accident can cause a serious injury. So whether you've had a severe accident or a minor collision, see a doctor. And if you don't have medical insurance, let us know and we'll make sure that you receive the proper care.
Number Two: Write everything down.
Even if it seems small, during times of stress or injury it is common to forget the little details. Make sure you keep note of the pain that you're in. With neck, back, and head injuries, sometimes simple activities such as walking up the stairs or picking up a toddler may cause severe pain.
You may not be sleeping well at night. Documenting how much you sleep and how often you wake up due to pain is also very important. And lastly, if you have any cuts or bruises, take daily photos as you heal. This will provide visual evidence of the injuries that you've suffered.
Number Three: Do not speak to an insurance company until you've spoken to a lawyer.
Please understand that the insurance adjuster works for a billion-dollar corporation and not for you. Their interests are solely for their insurance company, and their goal is to provide you with the least amount of financial settlement as quickly as possible. When you do speak with them, remember they will record the conversation. Why do they do this? Because they've been trained to ask questions that may confuse you. So talk to us before you talk to them.
So remember: See a doctor, document everything, and call us before calling the insurance company for your free private consultation. We are here for you. Real tough lawyers fighting real tough issues.
Truck accidents are caused by negligence. Negligence is defined as a breach to the duty of care drivers owe to each other on the road. With truck accidents, it’s more than that–as parties other than the driver can cause accidents. For example, a trucking company may overschedule a driver, making them fatigued or exhausted. If this causes an accident, the trucking company is also liable, as they’ve also breached the duty that they owe to those driving alongside their employees.
Common causes of truck accidents include:
It’s alright (and normal) to feel an abundance of stress and even panic after being involved in a truck accident. Adrenaline is high, and it can feel difficult to make decisions or take action. However, it’s imperative that you fight through the stress and panic and accomplish as many of these steps (or have a friend help you) as possible. After a truck accident, you should do the following if you’re able to stay at the scene. If you need to seek immediate medical attention, do so.
Truck accidents are costly, resulting in high upfront costs and future costs for long term care. We understand that these costs are a huge stresser for truck accident victims, but we’re here to help. While we can’t give you an estimate of the total compensation you’ll receive without reviewing your case, we can educate you on the types of damages you can recover. It may be more than you think.
You can receive compensation for economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Economic damages cover things like medical bills (for doctors visits, ER or hospital visits, surgery costs, physical therapy, specialists, and more), past and future lost wages, in-home care, durable medical equipment (like wheelchairs or other mobility aids), costs for altering your home for wheelchairs and other equipment you may need, and more.
Non-economic damages cover losses that don’t have an associated monetary value, such as loss of earning capacity, scarring and disfigurement, loss of consortium, pain and suffering, and disability.
Punitive damages aren’t always given out, but they’re used as a way to further damage the at-fault party. For example, if this is the second time a trucking company has been at-fault for an accident, they’ll award you punitive damages as a way to punish the company and dissuade them from making the same mistakes again in the future.
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There are approximately 107,000 large trucks involved in accidents in 2020, with 4,842 large trucks involved in fatal crashes. While we wish no one ever had to employ our services, clearly truck accidents are a problem in the state of Florida. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident in Boca Raton, Florida, please contact our talented team of truck accident attorneys as soon as possible to schedule a free case evaluation. You can contact us online or at 561-293-2600.
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