If you or your loved one sustained an injury in an accident involving a construction truck, you might be eligible to recover compensation for medical bills, loss of wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.
A Palm Coast truck accident lawyer can help. The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine provides free consultations to those injured in accidents involving large trucks. We work on contingency, so we only get paid if you do.
Compensation You Can Seek Following a Truck Accident
Determining the recoverable compensation for your case depends on getting a clear picture of your injuries and what losses you may encounter in the future. You can fight for restitution for things like:
- Medical bills
- Pain and suffering
- Lost income
- Wrongful death
- Permanent disability
- Property damage
Do not sign a settlement offer from the insurance company until you first speak with a lawyer. Our attorneys can review any settlement offers to ensure they cover not only your short-term losses and expenses but future losses as well.
For example, you are entitled to recover compensation for your emergency medical care and the cost to treat your injuries. You can also get compensation for lost wages while recovering.
But a construction truck accident claim should seek compensation for ongoing and future treatment as well. If your injuries cause permanent injury or disability, you could recover compensation for diminished earning capacity.
Work with our team to identify the full scope of losses you can include in your truck accident claim.
Working With the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine
Our construction truck accident attorneys are committed to providing responsive legal care to those hurt in accidents involving construction vehicles.
- Our team will file your claims and communicate with insurance companies on your behalf.
- We will identify all the liable parties for your case, which may include the truck driver, construction or truck company, truck manufacturer, and more.
- We will help you meet any deadlines that apply to your case.
- Your attorney will negotiate for a fair settlement that covers all your losses.
- Our lawyers can represent you at trial if the insurance company refuses to agree to a fair settlement.
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine will also give you your lawyer’s phone number so you are always connected to your legal team. We answer your questions, return your calls and emails, and keep you updated throughout the duration of your case. We will even help you schedule appointments and get your car fixed.
Statute of Limitations for Construction Truck Accidents
You have four years from the date of your accident to file a lawsuit, per Florida Statutes § 95.11(3)(a). We can help you file your lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires. If you miss the deadline, you could be unable to file your lawsuit and recover compensation for losses.
Our Attorneys Work on Contingency Fees
We only get paid if you do. Our lawyers work on contingency fees, which means that we only get paid attorney fees if you recover compensation. Our attorney fee is a percentage of the settlement or judgment, so if you do not recover compensation, then you do not pay us attorney fees. There are no upfront costs to hire our truck accident lawyers.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Some causes of construction truck accidents may include:
- Driving under the influence (DUI)
- Speeding
- Improperly secured truck cargo
- Poor maintenance of trucks
- Overloading or poor balance of the cargo
- Fatigued due to overworking
- Not checking blind spots
- Precarious merging on highways
- Novice truck operator
Work with our team to identify the cause of the accident and file claims against the liable parties. Our attorneys retrieve evidence to prove fault; some of the evidence we may review includes eyewitness statements, records from the construction or truck company, photographs of the accident scene, and more. We may even work with expert witnesses who can help prove fault for the accident.
Injuries From Construction Truck Accidents
An accident involving a large construction truck can cause serious injuries, which may include:
- Back and neck injuries
- Whiplash
- Soft tissue injuries
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Concussion and traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Spinal cord injuries
If you did not require emergency treatment after the accident, set up a doctor’s appointment for an evaluation. Follow up with any medical treatment recommended by the doctor to ensure you get the care you need after your accident.
Any medical treatment or physical therapy costs associated with your injuries should be included in your personal injury claim. Our truck accident attorneys will make sure your claim accounts for current and long-term expenses to treat your injuries.
What to Do If You Are in an Accident With a Construction Truck
Move your vehicle out of the way of traffic if you are able and call for help if anybody suffered injuries in the accident. Call the police to report the accident.
Take these steps too:
- Get the truck driver’s information
- Record contact information for any eyewitnesses
- Take pictures of the accident scene and the vehicles involved, including the construction truck
- Get medical care if you did not require emergency care at the scene or in the hospital
- Speak with a personal injury lawyer about your case
Contact The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine for Legal Counsel
Did you get into an accident with a construction truck? Speak to a construction truck accident lawyer in Palm Coast, Florida, to discuss your legal options. At the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, we are ready to help you fight for fair compensation.
We can represent you in court if the settlement offers do not account for your short- and long-term losses. When you hire us, we provide responsive legal care, keeping you posted every step of the way and helping you manage your case as you recover from injuries. Contact us today to get a free consultation about your case.