Pompano Beach Truck Accident Lawyer

Every day, trucks sharing the road with smaller passenger vehicles pose unique risks. Whether it’s a jackknifed semi blocking traffic, a dump truck blind spot causing a collision, or a fuel tanker brake failure leading to a crash, accidents involving commercial vehicles often cause catastrophic injuries.  

When you or a loved one is involved in a truck accident through no fault of your own, a Pompano Beach personal injury attorney can make all the difference. For years, Chalik & Chalik have been champions for victims of truck crashes throughout South Florida. 

We understand the struggles of managing medical costs, lost income, and insurance adjusters alone. Let our Pompano Beach truck accident lawyers fight the trucking companies and insurance carriers to get you the maximum recovery you deserve.

Liability in Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are complex legal matters. Multiple parties can share fault for causing a collision or injuring victims. Successfully recovering maximum damages requires proving how each party contributed to the truck crash through negligent actions or inactions.  

An experienced Pompano Beach truck accident attorney will conduct a thorough investigation into all potentially liable parties, such as:

The Truck Driver

Driver negligence is a factor in many truck crashes. Behaviors like speeding, distracted or drowsy driving, improper lane changes, tailgating, and disregarding traffic signs/signals all demonstrate negligence on the driver’s part. Determining what caused the driver to act negligently helps establish liability.

The Trucking Company  

Trucking companies have a legal duty to adequately train and supervise their drivers. They must also ensure trucks receive proper maintenance and repairs to avoid brake failure, blown tires, and other equipment malfunctions. 

Violating federal regulations around driver qualifications, maximum driving hours, cargo weight limits, and vehicle safety standards also leads to company liability.  

Other Motorists

The drivers of other vehicles involved in the crash can share fault as well. For multi-vehicle accidents, our lawyers will assess if another driver was speeding, under the influence, distracted by a cell phone, or otherwise driving recklessly at the time of collision. 

Additional Parties

In some truck accident cases, negligence extends beyond those immediately involved. Truck manufacturers can be liable if an equipment defect caused the crash. Government entities such as state DOTs may also bear responsibility for improper road design, construction hazards, or inadequate trucking regulation and oversight.

Collecting Evidence to Prove Liability

Successfully proving liability requires in-depth investigation and comprehensive evidence collection. Your trucking accident lawyer in Pompano Beach will immediately begin the work to preserve valuable evidence before it gets lost or destroyed. We thoroughly gather and document details related to:

• Road conditions and relevant signage
• Debris scattered during impact
• Skid marks and final position of vehicles
• Truck inspection and maintenance records
• Previous trucking company violations
• Area and severity of vehicle damage  
• Indication of speed on impact 
• Mechanical problems or defects possibly contributing 
• Black box recorder data from trucks
• Cameras on toll roads or businesses 
• Cell phone records indicating distraction
• Police Reports and any citations issued
• Witness statements
• Medical records 

With an exhaustive evidence file, our personal injury attorneys can then build the strongest case proving liability and damages.

Recovering Damages After a Truck Accident

When a negligent party’s actions lead to a truck crash and your subsequent injuries, Florida law allows you to recover compensation through an insurance claim or lawsuit. With an accomplished Pompano Beach, FL truck accident lawyer on your side, you can potentially recover: 

Medical Expenses  

We fight to cover all past and future medical bills related to accident injuries: hospitalization, surgeries, physical therapy, rehabilitation, medications, and assistive devices like wheelchairs or crutches.  

This can include the cost of future medical care needed in cases of disability or catastrophic injury.

Lost Income

Lost wages from being unable to work during recovery are included in damage claims. For permanent disabilities that inhibit returning to work, experts can calculate and quantify long-term wage losses. 

Reduced Earning Capacity

If injuries decrease your ability to work and earn as much as you previously could, you can recover damages for reduced future earning potential. 

Pain and Suffering

Pain and suffering damages are related to the severity of the injury, the pain involved in the injury itself, the necessary treatment, and how long it takes to heal.

Emotional Trauma

There is an emotional impact to suffering severe injuries that compensation can account for, including psychological impacts like PTSD or the loss of enjoyment of life.

With the complexity of truck accident claims, having an accomplished lawyer in your corner is critical for collecting full and fair damages. The team at Chalik & Chalik possesses the resources, experience, and tenacity to fight for the outcome you deserve. 

Contact a Commercial Truck Accident Law Firm in Pompano Beach Today

You’ve already faced more than enough in dealing with the physical and emotional trauma of a serious truck accident. Now is the time to let Chalik & Chalik shoulder the burden of pursuing the full compensation you need and deserve.

For years, we have successfully helped hundreds of accident victims and their families recover millions in damages. You can rest assured that our team will utilize all of our legal experience, resources, and determination to establish liability and negotiate the highest possible compensation for your injuries, medical costs, lost income, and long-term expenses. 

We will fight vigorously on your behalf until you receive the maximum financial recovery allowed. Contact us today. A free consultation can help you move one step closer to relief.