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After a truck accident where the trucker is found at fault, you likely have many questions about holding them accountable for your medical bills and injuries. Working with an experienced Orlando truck accident lawyer lets you discuss your concerns and get answers that give you the confidence to move forward with your claim. At DWK Law, we will work to maximize your compensation and help you recover the resources you need to help feel whole again.
Contact us online or by calling (407) 244-3000 to arrange a free consultation and learn more about what we can do for you after a truck accident in Orlando, FL.
At DWK Law, our commitment to serving truck accident victims across Florida has been unwavering since 1989. With skilled Orlando personal injury lawyers who understand Florida law in-depth, we are dedicated to helping you comprehend your rights and recover swiftly from your collision. Our firm has a unique philosophy emphasizing meticulous case evaluation and a selective client roster. This approach ensures that each client benefits from the full extent of our resources, allowing us to focus intensely on achieving significant outcomes and holding negligent parties accountable.
| Right to file an injury claim – You are eligible to pursue compensation from all liable parties, such as the truck driver, their trucking company, fleet owners, repair shops, and any other party who may have contributed to your crash. You can file an insurance claim against all applicable policies or elect to file a personal injury lawsuit for maximum financial relief. The lawyers at DWK Law can help you understand these options and make an informed decision on how to handle your claim. |
| Right to legal representation – You have the right to employ a personal injury attorney for representation during your insurance claim or lawsuit. Your lawyer can gather evidence, investigate the accident, and craft a powerful claim against those at fault to seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. |
| Right to negotiate a fair settlement offer – Insurance providers may try to reduce or deny the full value of your claim, but you don’t have to accept an insurance carrier’s offer if you do not believe that it is reasonable. A lawyer experienced in handling these kind of cases can speak and negotiate on your behalf to give you the best chance at success. |
If you get hurt because someone else was careless, you can take legal action to recover money for the damages that you have suffered. Available recoverable damages include:
These have a clear cost, like medical bills you have to pay. Your Orlando truck accident attorney will add up these costs, such as
These do not have a specific cost, but they are still very important. They include things like:
Think about the last time you drove next to a semi-truck. The disparity in size likely made you feel small and vulnerable—a completely justified reaction given the staggering differences in weight and power between semi-trucks and passenger vehicles. With semi-trucks legally weighing up to 80,000 pounds versus the average car’s 4,000 pounds, the risks these trucks pose on the road are immense. In 2022 alone, over 120,200 truck accidents resulted in injuries, and more than 5,000 were fatal. These incidents are devastating and complex, requiring a knowledgeable truck accident attorney to navigate the intricacies of your case to secure the compensation you and your family need for recovery.
Truck accidents can happen in different ways, and no matter how they happen, they can cause serious problems.
If a truck is going too fast, carrying too much, or if the cargo inside is not loaded correctly, the truck can tip over and crush cars, creating a big problem on the roadway.
Sometimes, when the driver can’t control their semi, it can turn and face the wrong way, making a shape like a jackknife across the roadway.
This occurs when a smaller car behind the truck slides underneath the trailer. These truck accidents are typically fatal and can result in death or serious injury.
If the cargo inside the truck is not tied down properly, debris can fall off and hit other cars or block the roadway
If a driver doesn’t change lanes correctly or forgets to look in their mirrors, they might hit the side of another vehicle causing a crash.
Truck accidents can cause lasting injuries like problems with the brain, head, neck, lower back, and more. Sometimes, these injuries stay forever; people might have trouble moving, thinking, or dealing with pain. They might also look different because of scars or missing body parts.
Here are some things to do and not do when dealing with the insurance company after a crash.
If you want your case to succeed, you must file it in time. Florida has a deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit, known as the statute of limitations. Typically, you must take legal action within two years of the accident date. Two years is the deadline for most claims, but the deadline is shorter in some situations. Connect with DWK Law to learn more about the specifics of your situation.
We cannot say for sure how long settling your claim will take because it depends on several factors. It’s based on the facts of how the crash occurred, how long it might take to understand the full extent of your injuries, and whether the person who caused the accident (or their insurance company) is willing to be fair and reasonable about your claim. We will work hard to gather strong proof and negotiate for you.
Insurance companies are businesses, and they make a profit by denying claims or paying very little. These companies also have various ” tricks ” to shift the blame onto you, making it easier for them to devalue or outright deny your claim. Don’t let them get away with these tricks – work with DWK Law and protect your rights.
The person who caused the wreck had a legal duty to use reasonable care on the roadway which generally means to not cause a crash. Every driver has this duty to follow the rules of the road and drive safely to protect everyone on the roadway.
The person who caused the crash didn’t do their job (breached their duty) in causing a crash that injured you. Maybe they were driving too fast, not following traffic rules, or driving while intoxicated.
It is important to prove that your injuries were caused by or exaggerated by the truck accident. You are entitled to recover for the damage that a negligent driver caused to your body.
The incident caused you to incur medical bills, possibly miss work, and other economic losses that are recoverable as well as pain and suffering that you would not have had to endure if it wasn’t for this crash.
Every big truck has a “black box” called an event data recorder (EDR). This box tracks and keeps important information about how fast the truck was going and how the driver was driving. For example, it records things like how the driver turned the steering wheel just before an accident, how long they worked without a break and other details that can help your case.
Determining who is responsible for the crash is important to make your case successful. It’s not always the truck driver’s fault.
The company that owns the truck has to properly train its drivers, ensure unsafe drivers are not on the road, and keep the trucks in good condition to be on the roadway. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets forth these rules that must be followed by trucking companies and their employees.
The people who load the truck have to follow rules regarding the weight of the laid and make sure the cargo is tied down safely. If the cargo moves around, it can make the truck unsteady or things can fall off and cause collisions.
The company that makes the truck or its parts can be responsible if they make or install things that don’t work correctly. Trucks have many parts that need to work correctly, like steering, brakes, and loading systems, to prevent accidents.
When you team up with us, know that we are using all our legal know-how, experience, and resources to fight for you, and it makes a difference. You should have a lawyer who listens, knows their stuff, and cares about you and recovering a fair amount of money for you to make up for what you’ve lost.
Speak with a DWK Law truck accident attorney for free today to get clear, methodical answers to all of your questions related to your trucking accident.
Some people who are hurt in truck crashes don’t ask for help from lawyers because they think they can’t pay for it. However, we can help without you having to pay upfront. You only pay when we win your case, and that’s an amount that we’ll agree upon upfront. There is no need to worry about money when you work with us. Contact a truck accident lawyer today to schedule a free consultation.
If you get hurt in a truck crash, here are some next steps to take:
Our team has built a reputation on our ability to research and develop your case, and perform in court. We at DWK Law take truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis. Thus, you pay no fees or costs unless and until we recover money for you.
Truck collisions involve innumerable variables. These can include (but are not limited to): whether the trucker was driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or while fatigued; whether parts, such as tires or brakes, failed or underperformed; whether road signage was unclear; and whether safety features (e.g. airbags, seat belts) functioned appropriately.
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When you team up with us, know that we are using all our legal know-how, experience, and resources to fight for you, and it makes a difference. You should have a lawyer who listens, knows their stuff, and cares about you, and you should get a fair amount of money to make up for what you’ve lost.
Speak with an DWK Law truck accident attorney today now, for free, to get clear, methodical answers to all of your questions related to the incident in Orlando.
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