If you or a loved one was injured or killed in an accident involving a large truck such as an 18-wheeler or tow truck, then you could be entitled to compensation for your losses. Speak with a Miami truck accident lawyer with Ben Crump Law, PLLC, today at (844) 430-1030 for a free consultation regarding your case.
Truck Accidents Are Potentially Deadly
Being struck by a truck that weighs 10,000 pounds or more, or even a heavy-duty truck that weighs less than 10,000 pounds but more than a passenger vehicle, can be deadly. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more than 4,000 people died in accidents involving large trucks in 2018.
These trucks present an abnormally high risk for a few reasons, including:
- Their weight, which makes them more difficult to handle at high speeds
- A reduced ability to brake quickly because of their weight, and the inertia that such a large, heavy vehicle is subject to when moving at high rates of speed
- The fact that many drivers of large trucks are on the road for long periods, making them subject to fatigue and resulting in inattentiveness
These conditions may have contributed to your injuries or loved one’s death if you were in an accident involving a large truck.
There is a high likelihood that, if you or your loved one were injured or killed in an accident involving a large truck or other non-passenger truck, the driver of the truck (and possibly other parties) may be responsible for covering your losses.
For a free legal consultation with a truck accidents lawyer serving Miami, call (844) 430-1030
All Drivers Are Capable of Negligence
Truck drivers are no different than drivers of passenger vehicles. In an age of distraction, motorists, passengers, and pedestrians are at great risk of being the victims of another motorist.
According to Markets Insider, distracted driving is the leading cause of car accidents, and truck drivers are just as capable of engaging in dangerous driving behaviors as other motorists are. Some common forms of distracted driving include:
- Engaging in any phone-related activity, such as posting on social media or taking eyes off the road to view a navigation app, while driving
- Making a phone call while driving
- Manipulating the car’s entertainment system while driving
- Averting attention from the road to tend to children, pets, or other occupants in a vehicle
- Taking eyes off of the road to engage with other motorists
Florida law has cracked down on distracted driving, and offers a broad definition of what qualifies as distracted driving. Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles defines distracted driving as any behavior that leads you to take one or more hands off of the wheel, take your eyes off of the road, or to even think about anything other than driving.
If you or a loved one was injured or killed in a collision involving a non-passenger truck, call a Miami truck accident lawyer at Ben Crump Law, PLLC, today at (844) 430-1030 for a free consultation.
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A Lawyer Can Handle Your Case from Start To Finish
Personal injury and wrongful death claims are generally subject to statutes of limitation, so it is important that you call a lawyer right away. The statute of limitations in Florida for wrongful death claims is generally two years from the date of your loved one’s death, while personal injury cases must generally be brought four years or less from the date that the accident occurred. With this said, there are exceptions to these statutes and you should call a lawyer regardless of the time that has passed since the accident or death.
Some ways that a Miami truck accident lawyer can help include:
- Initiating legal action as swiftly as possible, with relevant statutes of limitation in mind
- Collecting evidence of the circumstances that led to the accident, such as videotape, photographs, eyewitness accounts, and police reports
- Handling all of the legal responsibilities necessary to bring your case to a resolution, whether it is a judgment or settlement
- Protecting your rights throughout the legal process
Your lawyer will also aim to prove that the defendant in your case caused or contributed to your injuries or your loved one’s death.
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Possible Compensation in a Wrongful Death Claim
Your lawyer will help you figure out who is at fault in your truck accident-related claim. These sorts of claims can have unique circumstances, as multiple parties may be liable to pay you compensation — the truck driver, their employer, and possibly other defendants.
Possible awards in your case are subject to the specifics of the accident in question, but potential awards may cover:
- The cost of emergency transportation required after the accident
- Any medical care, including emergency care, required following the accident
- Any hospital stay that you required because of crash-related injuries
- Lost wages or diminished earning capacity resulting from your injuries and the time it takes to recover from them
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages against the defendant
If you have lost a loved one in a truck accident and are bringing a wrongful death claim, you may be able to collect additional financial awards covering:
- The loss of financial protection for you and your family that results from your loved one’s death
- The loss of spousal companionship
- The loss of guidance for children of the deceased
- Funeral costs
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Call Our Team at Ben Crump Law, PLLC, Today
We want to help ensure that you do not suffer any further harm than you already have, and help you pursue compensation that you are entitled to. Call our Miami truck accident legal team today at Ben Crump Law, PLLC, at (844) 430-1030. Our clients pay nothing upfront, nothing out of pocket, and we only collect a fee if we secure a judgement or settlement.
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