If you were seriously hurt in a tractor-trailer crash caused by another party, you can pursue compensation through an injury claim or lawsuit. Recovering compensation requires that you prove the severity of your condition and that the other party acted negligently.
A Spring Hill 18-wheeler truck accident lawyer from the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can manage your case and everything it entails. Our team provides free case consultations for victims hurt in Hernando County truck collisions. We can assess your next steps, determine how we can help, and advocate for what you need.
Recovering Compensation After a Spring Hill Truck Accident
Florida car accident laws can be complex and difficult to understand. Some claimants believe they can only file a claim based on their own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage after a crash. However, this is not always the case. Many people can pursue fault-based claims and seek damages beyond their PIP coverage.
Compensable losses in your case could comprise:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Property damage expenses, such as car repairs
- Diminished earning ability
- Lost wages and other income
- Medical bills
- Related care costs
- Estimated future medical needs and support expenses
Your Loved One’s Fatal Accident May Warrant a Wrongful Death Case
If you lost a loved one in a truck accident, you can pursue a wrongful death action, per Florida Statutes § 768.21. Their personal representative—the executor of their will or the administrator of their estate—can move forward with a case to recover additional damages for various beneficiaries.
How the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Helps Truck Crash Victims
A Spring Hill personal injury lawyer from our team can provide the responsive, dedicated, and knowledgeable legal care you need and deserve. If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries, we are here for you. You can worry about getting better while we take care of everything else.
Our legal team goes the extra mile for each client. We can help get your car fixed, make your medical appointments, arrange rides to these appointments, and more. You will also have your attorney’s phone number. You will receive frequent updates, but you can also reach out via phone, text, or email with questions. You can learn more about how much others appreciate our communications in our client testimonials.
We Work on a Contingency-Fee Basis
We are a contingency fee-based personal injury firm. We do not charge retainers. Instead, we use our resources to fund the investigation and build a case on your behalf. Then, we cover all the fees associated with filing your lawsuit or negotiating with the insurance companies.
We do not charge our clients anything until their cases end, and there are no attorney’s fees unless you get financial recovery.
Building an 18-Wheeler Accident Case in Spring Hill, FL
When a truck accident attorney from the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine accepts a Spring Hill collision case, we need evidence to support that claim. The information we find must establish:
- The driver or another party acted negligently
- The identity of all potentially liable parties
- The value of our client’s case
Negligence most commonly occurs in a traffic accident when a driver violates a traffic law. Yet, failing to inspect a vehicle, overloading a truck, or driving for too many hours can also constitute negligence.
What Is Negligence?
Negligence means that someone did not uphold their moral obligation to act reasonably. So, when a trucker drives while intoxicated, this constitutes negligence because it could put others at risk of grievous harm.
Many times, we can hold the trucker’s employer responsible for your losses. That’s because trucking companies are responsible for their employees’ actions. To hold a trucking company liable, we must establish:
- The at-fault party worked for the trucking company.
- The at-fault party was on the clock and acting within the scope of their job when the accident happened.
Trucking accident cases can sometimes implicate multiple liable parties, including government organizations. When you entrust your case to our team, we will identify each responsible party and fight for what you’re owed.
How Quickly do I Need to Get Started?
Most truck accident claims settle without going to trial. If every truck accident case warranted a lawsuit, the county’s civil courts would be backed up for months! However, in some situations, filing a lawsuit is crucial to recovering damages.
If this is necessary in your case, you will need to understand the applicable deadline. One or more of the following deadlines could apply to your civil case:
- Florida Statutes § 95.11(3)(a) offers four years to begin a personal injury case.
- Florida Statutes § 95.11(4)(d) provides up to two years to file a wrongful death action.
If you work with us, our team will ensure you meet the applicable deadline and preserve your right to take your case to trial if needed. We can also evaluate whether exceptions give you more or less time to file your case.
Considerations After Your Truck Accident
If you suffered harm in a truck accident, the following measures could protect your right to compensation:
- Seek medical care
- Write down your recollection of the collision
- Take photos of your vehicle’s damage and your injuries
- Document your injury-related losses
- Follow through with your recommended treatment plan
- Refer all settlement offers to your lawyer
- Limit what you share about the accident online
- Refrain from giving the insurance company a recorded statement
Once our team learns about the specifics of your injury case, we can advise you on other measures.
Speak with a Truck Accident Lawyer Serving Spring Hill Today
At the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, our attorneys provide free consultations to truck accident victims. We will review the details of your case and discuss your options for seeking justice and compensation. Get started today by connecting with our Spring Hill truck accident team.