If you were in an auto accident involving a delivery van, a Brandon delivery van accident lawyer can help you seek compensation from the driver and/or their employer. We can identify the cause of your accident, determine the liable parties, and prove fault. We will help you pursue the monetary awards you need to cover your medical care and more.
What Can a Brandon Delivery Van Accident Lawyer Do for You?
Seeking the compensation you need does not have to become another burden on you during an already trying time. Your top priority should be your recovery. Let us take care of your insurance claim so that you can focus on your health and your family. Our Brandon truck accident attorneys can:
Investigate the Cause of the Accident
Our investigator will look into your accident to determine how it happened. They can gather evidence and speak with experts to determine the cause and who was liable.
Identify Who Is at Fault
Several parties may be liable for your accident. Our team will explore any applicable laws to hold every responsible party liable.
Communicate with Insurance Adjusters
Dealing with insurance companies is not easy, particularly when you’re distraught from losing a loved one or you sustained injuries after a delivery van accident in Brandon. Your lawyer will manage all communication and defend your rights until you get a fair settlement.
Represent You in Court
Van companies have an army of lawyers representing them, and you should not go up against them without sound legal counsel. At the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, we have the resources to handle cases of any magnitude with impressive outcomes.
Manage Your Case With No Upfront Costs
Our team handles injury cases on a contingency-fee basis, which means you owe us no retainer and we receive no payment until you recover compensation.
If necessary, we can also assist with a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury case is four years from your accident, according to Florida Statutes §95.11(3)(a). You have two years to pursue a wrongful death action, according to Florida Statutes §95.11(4)(d). Do not wait too long to get started on your case.
We Will Fight for Compensation for Your Medical Bills and Other Damages
When vehicles collide, those in smaller cars are at a greater risk for injuries than the occupants of larger vehicles, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). There is less vehicle structure to absorb the impact, which results in an increased crash force on those inside.
If you have severe injuries, you may need extensive and costly medical treatment. You should not have to pay for your care if your accident was not your fault. The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can help you seek compensation for:
- X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs
- Surgical procedures
- Mobility aids and prosthetics
- Medical devices
- Medications
- Physical therapy
- Extended nursing care
- Cognitive rehabilitation
- Hospitalizations
Pain and Suffering
Severe injuries, like brain damage, loss of a limb, or paralysis can impact the rest of your life. We can help you seek justice for the physical, mental, and emotional toll of your accident. This includes compensation for no longer being able to participate in activities you once enjoyed or contribute to your household in the same capacity.
It also includes awards for conditions like depression, chronic pain, insomnia, stress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
Lost Wages and Property Damages
Recovering from a serious injury can take weeks or months. We can help you seek compensation for your back pay. We can also help you with a case for future loss of earning capacity if you can no longer work or do the same job as before your accident.
Vehicle repairs can be expensive. Replacing a totaled vehicle can be even more costly. We can pursue compensation for your vehicle damages. You may also recover the cost of any other damaged or destroyed personal property.
Wrongful Death Damages
You can seek compensation on behalf of a deceased loved one. Wrongful death damages may include your loved one’s accident-related medical care, end-of-life expenses, and awards for their pain and suffering.
According to Florida Statutes § 768.21, you may be eligible for compensation for the value of your loved one’s lost support and services. This may include their income and other household contributions. You could also win awards for the mental pain and suffering caused by their death and your loss of companionship.
Identifying Liable Parties
Car accident cases often begin with an insurance claim. If your accident involved a delivery van, knowing how and with whom to file your claim can be tricky. When an accident involves a commercial vehicle, the driver, their employer, or even a third party could be liable.
Our car accident attorneys are familiar with all types of vehicle accident cases. We can identify all of the liable parties in your case and pursue compensation from every possible avenue. We will fight to hold everyone who contributed to your crash financially responsible.
Drivers
All drivers owe others on the roadway a reasonable duty of care. This means that everyone must do their best to drive responsibly, obey traffic laws, and avoid causing injuries and property damage. If a van driver caused your crash because they were speeding, driving while intoxicated, texting and driving, driving aggressively, or otherwise operating their vehicle in a reckless or negligent manner, they should compensate you.
Employers
Employers can be held responsible for the negligent actions of their employees. This is a legal principle known as vicarious liability. Employer responsibility may depend on the terms of the driver’s employment and whether or not they are an independent contractor. We can help you get to the bottom of this, as well as learn more about the ownership of the van and applicable insurance policies.
Third Parties
Your case may involve a third party. This could be other motorists if your accident involved multiple vehicles. It could also be the company responsible for the van’s cargo. If a road defect or vehicle problem led to your crash, you could have a case against the entity in charge of the roadway, an automaker, or an auto parts manufacturer.
Causes of Delivery Van Accidents
Delivery van accidents occur every day, often due to driver or employer negligence. Common causes of delivery van accidents include:
Fatigued Drivers
Big companies like Amazon are driven by huge profits and the need for market dominance, goals which must be achieved without fail. Drivers respond to constant pressure by stretching their limits, and this fatigue leads to driving errors while on the road.
Stopping Without Warning
Making deliveries to various home and business addresses is a painstaking task requiring attention. It’s not uncommon for delivery vans to make sudden stops when they’re looking for addresses, which could lead to a rear-end collision.
Backing Up
If they miss an address, the driver may back up instead of circling the street. Delivery vans have many blind spots, which may lead to the van crashing into a smaller car, a pedestrian, or cyclist.
Poor Vehicle Maintenance
Delivery companies have a duty of care to inspect their fleet for safety and make repairs, like reinforcing the brakes. Your lawyer can request a copy of their safety report to see how well safety measures are implemented.
Poor Training and Inexperience
The demand for truck drivers can lead companies to take shortcuts in their hiring practices by enlisting novice drivers who haven’t operated trucks before. They could also skim on onboarding processes and fail to train new hires adequately. In other cases, trucking companies may fail to do a background check or may knowingly hire a driver with a history of negligent or reckless driving.
Improper Loading Practices
Every delivery van has its unique specifications, which dictate how much load it can comfortably ferry. Unscrupulous loading companies may overload vans to save on transportation costs by having fewer trips, which poses a risk. Improper loading can make a van more difficult to operate. In other cases, cargo may spill out of the van, causing accidents.
Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine for Your Free Consultation
Our Brandon delivery van accident lawyers work for our clients, not the insurance companies. We can protect your rights and fight to achieve a fair settlement or verdict for you.
We strive to offer our clients responsive legal care. You worry about getting better. We take care of everything else. Reach out to our team for a free case evaluation.
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