Car accidents can be complicated enough even when only two parties are working through a minor problem. When large companies, big trucks, and substantial damages are involved, the process becomes exponentially more challenging to navigate alone. Commercial trucks that haul heavy freight and materials are dangerous to all sizes of personal automobiles and especially pedestrians or bikers. The companies that hire these drivers have teams of lawyers ready to fight against any personal injury claim you make regarding truck accidents. You should have an experienced personal injury attorney by your side from day one following an accident with a commercial truck.
Dangers Posed By Large Trucks On The Road
Recent data provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration shows trends of large trucks involved in injuries, property damage, and fatal crashes all increasing since roughly 2009. Recent years had over 5000 unique instances of a large truck accidents causing death to other drivers, despite the smaller percentage of automobiles on the road that large trucks take up. The immense size and weight of these trucks mean that victims of an accident are more likely to die and more likely to receive severe injuries if they survive. Even if the driver of the other car passes away, family members or passengers in the vehicle can begin the process of suing for wrongful death or injury after the accident.
Larger commercial truck accidents are also more likely to involve multiple parties, further complicating the process. Florida is a no-fault state, but for damages beyond the insurance payout, you can sue for damages and receive compensation based on your level of fault. How can you realistically know who was at fault when six cars were involved? Reaching out to an experienced personal injury and accident attorney should be your first step once you gain your bearings after an accident. Despite the high insurance minimum coverage that most truck companies have to acquire, multiple automobiles involved in a deadly accident can quickly dry up this insurance payout and leave you out to dry if you do not adequately and promptly make a claim.
Liability In Large Truck Accidents
Even if you were driving safely and completely blindsided by a truck, you will more than likely need to go to court and argue the amount of compensation you should receive. When high dollar amounts are involved, the time and effort that prominent company lawyers put in can be worth it, even if they reduce the total payout by only 10 or 20 percent. Full-time accident investigators from commercial freight companies will be on-site early to gather evidence and find ways to lower the amount of money they rightfully owe you.
When you hire a law firm like ours, we work tirelessly to make sure you get the compensation you deserve. There are many ways to argue the liability of the truck drivers in accidents like these. If their insurance is not up to code, they failed to meet certain weight regulations on their vehicles, or they were overworking drivers to the point of exhaustion, an attorney by your side can help you make sense of the situation and fight back against what seems like overwhelming legal odds.
Truck accidents can be life-changing, and you deserve to be taken care of monetarily. If you were injured in an accident or lost a loved one and believe a negligent party was at fault, you have the right to pursue compensation that will ensure your family’s future. Call Probinsky & Cole today for expert guidance as to how to proceed.
