You can sue someone personally after a truck accident, but this is just one of several options to consider. To understand your options for seeking the money you deserve (and which option may be best for you), consider hiring a Fort Lauderdale truck accident lawyer from our team. We can take legal action on your behalf.
We will consider whether a truck driver, trucking company, or other liable party is worth suing. Multiple parties may become the subject of a lawsuit. The most important goal is that you receive the financial compensation you deserve, and we will work towards this goal on your behalf.
Who Might I Sue for a Truck Accident?
The first option for victims of truck accidents is typically to pursue an insurance claim. Because Florida is a no-fault insurance state, you may need to explore insurance claims with your insurer and the insurer for at-fault parties.
Suing could be a necessary course of action for your case, and potential defendants in your lawsuit may include:
- A truck driver who caused your accident
- A trucking company (who may be liable because it employs a negligent truck driver or because of its negligence)
- A vehicle manufacturer (in the case that a motor vehicle defect contributed to your accident)
- A municipality (if conditions within the municipality’s jurisdiction contributed to your accident)
- Any other party whose negligence played a role in your truck accident
There are complexities when suing those involved in a truck accident. For instance, even if we sue someone personally involved in the accident, we may still deal with their insurance company.
Our Florida personal injury lawyers will develop a personalized case strategy and handle your claim or lawsuit. We will update you along the way so you know what to expect.
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(855) 529-0269Why Might It Be Necessary to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit?
Reasons why we may need to sue liable parties for fair compensation include:
- Inadequate insurance coverage: Truck drivers and trucking companies usually have insurance—often robust insurance. However, the cost of a truck accident may exceed insurance policies’ coverage limits. If insurance does not provide the monetary compensation, suing may be necessary.
- Disputes about fault for the truck accident: If insurance companies do not recognize who caused the truck accident, those insurers may refuse to offer the compensation you are entitled to. You may have no choice but to sue to secure the compensation you deserve.
- A breakdown in settlement negotiations: Insurance companies may initially negotiate in good faith, but negotiations may reach an impasse. If talks between our team and insurance companies break down, filing a lawsuit may be inevitable.
The only mission is to secure the entire amount of money you deserve. Depending on how your case unfolds, filing a lawsuit may be necessary as we work to achieve the mission.
Do I Need a Lawyer to Handle My Lawsuit for a Truck Collision?
As attorneys, we will not insist that you need to hire a lawyer—it’s totally up to you whether to accept a truck accident attorney’s help. We can only inform you of the potential benefits of hiring an attorney from our team, which include:
- Harnessing our experience with truck accident cases: Our Florida truck accident lawyers understand the demands of truck accident cases, whether they involve an 18-wheeler or a delivery truck. We have represented many clients injured in truck collisions and those who have lost loved ones who suffered fatal injuries.
- Leaning on our network of experts: Our team works with trucking industry professionals, economists, doctors, and other experts in building our clients’ cases. Such expert services do not cost you, as they are built into our fee structure.
- Embracing our financial support: We will pay expert fees, filing fees, and other costs of completing your truck insurance claim or lawsuit. Going head-to-head with trucking companies and other liable parties can be costly. Allow our team to cover the cost for you.
- Having the realistic option of suing liable parties: If you had to lead you lawsuit tomorrow, could you? With a truck accident lawyer from our firm leading your case, we can move forward with a lawsuit at a moment’s notice—and liable parties will know that.
Our firm will be your most committed ally if we succeed with an insurance claim or sue someone personally after your truck accident. Our team will treat your case with the utmost urgency, and we will treat you like family along the way.
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What Damages Are Recoverable After a Truck Accident?
The National Safety Council (NSC) explains that the average traffic accident caused disabling injuries costs $155,00 in 2021, even before accounting for pain and suffering and other non-economic damages. Our team will determine the cost of your truck accident, which may include:
- Non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, mental anguish, loss of companionship, loss of consortium, impaired quality of life, loss of enjoyment of life, etc.
- Accident-related medical expenses
- Income loss
- Diminished earning power
- Vehicle repair costs
- Temporary transportation costs
Leave it to our law firm to assess your monetary damages and demand financial accountability from liable parties.
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(855) 529-0269Steps We Can Take to Demand Your Financial Recovery After a Truck Crash
Our legal team will represent you with insurers and others involved in the post-accident pursuit of compensation. We can sue someone personally if necessary. However we resolve your case, we will:
- Obtain and organize case-supporting evidence
- Document your damages
- Calculate the cost of your damages
- Negotiate a settlement (which may require multiple negotiation settlements)
- File a lawsuit to sue liable parties (if necessary)
- Seek your financial award compensation at trial (if necessary)
Our personal injury law firm will manage your entire case from start to finish. After a traumatic, injury-inducing truck accident, we can provide the legal advice and services you seek.
Call Us Today for a Free Consultation About Hiring a Truck Accident Lawyer
Our firm offers the rare opportunity to work directly with our partners, Jason and Debi Chalik. This ensures your truck accident case will receive the attention and care it warrants.
Call us today for a free consultation about your truck accident case.
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