If you were hit by a truck, the trucking company or their driver is likely responsible for your injuries. How can you make them pay the damages you need to get back on your feet? Our Key West personal injury lawyers are here to support you.
At Anidjar & Levine, our trucking accident lawyers in Key West help clients take back control of their lives after devastating accidents. Call now for a free consultation.
How Choosing The Right Key West Truck Accident Lawyer Can Make A Difference
In many commercial truck accident cases, the at-fault party is a trucking company. That means you would have to confront both a large corporation and their powerful insurance company to recover the damages you and your family need.
This may sound daunting, but it does not have to be: our Key West truck injury lawyers can handle everything.
Depending on how your case goes, we might perform some or all of the following legal tasks for you:
- Investigating the accident by collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses
- Handling day-to-day communication with all involved parties
- Negotiating for a settlement that covers all of your injuries
- Representing you in Monroe County’s Circuit Civil Division or any other venue
If you still have questions about your rights and options, call Anidjar & Levine today. We can take your call 24/7.
Want Support That Goes Beyond Legal Assistance? Our Lawyers Are Here
Our legal team does much more than pursue financial compensation. We are also happy to help clients with select non-legal tasks that make it easier for them to rebuild their lives. This includes making appointments, recommending doctors, and even helping you get your car fixed.
Past clients have praised our “attention to detail” and how “very responsive” we are throughout their cases. Let our Key West lawyers provide that same level of care to your case so you can stay focused on your recovery.
How Much Compensation Can You Get For A Commercial Truck Accident?
Your compensation should reflect all of your qualifying losses. This includes financial losses like:
- Money you spent or will spend on medical care, such as hospital stays or physical therapy
- Money you spent or will spend on towing, fixing, or replacing your motor vehicle
- Money you lost or will lose when your injuries prevent you from returning to your old job or working in the same capacity as you did before
Just as important are the physical and emotional losses you suffered due to the other party’s carelessness. Depending on the severity and nature of your symptoms and how long your injuries will affect your life, you could qualify for damages based on:
- Past and future pain and suffering associated with your accident injuries
- Any lost independence stemming from your inability to handle daily living tasks
- Any lost quality of life caused by your inability to participate in fun activities, like your favorite hobbies or social gatherings with friends
- Injuries that have resulted in a temporary or permanent disability
You are only entitled to file a lawsuit for damages for a period of two years after the accident date, under Florida law. In order to have a fair chance of recovering the damages you need, it is a good idea to reach out to our semi-truck accident lawyers as soon as possible.
What Is The Most Important Thing You Can Do After A Trucking Accident?
While there are several things you can do to strengthen your case, there are two tasks that you should absolutely make sure to get done as soon as possible after the accident:
- Get medical help: This could mean going to the emergency room or an urgent care center or making an appointment with your doctor.
- Get legal help: Our law firm can ensure you understand your rights and then act quickly to protect those rights.
Why are these tasks so essential? Without medical care, your injuries could quickly worsen, including injuries that you may not realize you have or that did not present with symptoms right away.
In addition, the insurance company can interpret any delay in treatment as proof that you were not badly injured and do not need compensation.
As for legal help, this is important because trucking companies and insurance companies have dealt with countless claims like yours. They will not hesitate to protect their interests at the expense of accident victims. A legal representative can ensure you are treated fairly throughout the claims process.
Other Things That Can Strengthen Your Truck Accident Case
If your circumstances permit, you can take additional steps to protect your rights. However, your health is your top priority, and you may still be able to recover damages without these steps, so do not push yourself to do any of the following if you are severely injured or feel unsafe.
If the truck driver has not fled the scene, you can make sure they are okay and then, if they are, ask for their driver’s license, registration, and insurance information. This makes it easier for us to locate them later.
You can also take photos of the entire scene, including your injuries. Accident scenes change quickly, and preserving what it looked like right after the crash happened can be important.
Anidjar & Levine knows how to handle the complexities of a truck accident case. We encourage you to tell us exactly what you did and did not do after the collision so we know where to start.
Our Key West Truck Accident Attorneys Charge Nothing Up Front
Anidjar & Levine will never profit off a case unless we get compensation for our client. You only pay us after you receive your money, and if you do not recover compensation, we waive our attorneys’ fee.
Call now so our Key West truck accident lawyers can get started as soon as possible.
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