A West Palm Beach interstate I-95 truck accident lawyer from our team can seek compensation for your accident-related losses. We can seek recovery for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages. We know how to navigate these claims, identify liable parties, and negotiate fair settlements—or take the case to trial.
A West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer from the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can help you recover financially after a truck accident. This way, you can focus on your health and get back to normal.
Commercial Vehicles Are Common On I-95 in West Palm Beach
I-95 is a common route for trucks moving cargo up and down Florida’s Atlantic Coast. In West Palm Beach, commuters and vacationers alike use I-95 to access Palm Beach International Airport, downtown, and Palm Beach Island via Okeechobee Boulevard. When passenger cars and commercial trucks share interstate lanes, accidents can happen. Rainy weather, construction, and traffic congestion can increase the risks.
In Palm Beach County, the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reports 24,793 collisions in 2022. This contributed to 15,157 injuries and 215 fatalities. Some of these crashes involved tractor-trailers moving cargo along I-95 near West Palm Beach.
Our Lawyers Seek Fair Damages For Clients Hurt By Negligent Truck Drivers
When crash victims in Florida suffer serious injuries or meet other exceptions to the state’s no-fault insurance laws, they can pursue fault-based compensation. Our West Palm Beach truck accident lawyers understand these laws and develop cases to show our clients have this option.
In a fault-based case, we pursue several types of damages for our clients. We seek money to pay for their expenses and cover the losses they suffered because of the crash. This includes both their economic and non-economic damages. Economic costs have an actual monetary value, while non-economic losses are intangible. Call the West Palm Beach personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine for a free consultation.
Our lawyers identify these damages based on the case facts, documentation, expert testimony, and other factors. Then, we use our experience and knowledge with similar cases to assign a value range to the non-economic losses. Recoverable damages in a truck crash case could include:
- Medical bills and all related costs
- Future necessary medical care
- Ongoing care and support for lasting injuries
- Income losses from time missed at work
- Diminished earning capacity if there are lasting limitations
- Related expenses, such as parking at the doctor’s office or traveling for care
- Pain and suffering damages
Wrongful Deaths In West Palm Beach Interstate Truck Accidents
Unfortunately, not all truck accident victims survive their injuries. When they pass away before filing a lawsuit, their personal representative—the executor of their will or administrator of their estate—can take legal action. A wrongful death claim or lawsuit allows surviving family members to receive compensation for income losses, medical bills, and funeral costs.
How Our Attorneys Handle West Palm Beach Truck Accident Cases
At the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, every client receives responsive legal care. Our team aims to go the extra mile, helping the client recover physically, psychologically, and financially. When you trust us with your case, you get your attorney’s phone number and email address. You can expect prompt responses to your questions and frequent case updates.
Our team can also help you get your car fixed and schedule appointments. You worry about getting better, and let us take care of the rest. Our attorneys do not charge anything up front. We work based on contingency fees, which means we do not get paid unless you do
Our lawyers know what it takes to show what happened, document liability, and recover compensation for our clients. This could include:
- Negotiating a fair settlement agreement with the insurance company
- Suing the liable party or parties and taking the case to trial
Unlike most cases involving only passenger cars, the careless or reckless driver is not the only liable party in most commercial vehicle crashes. When a trucker causes the accident, their employer is likely vicariously liable. This is because of state laws and a legal doctrine known as respondeat superior. This likely applies when:
- The company employed the driver; and
- The driver was working or handling job-related responsibilities when the crash occurred
In most truck accident cases, our attorneys build the case against the trucking company and file our claim with their insurer. This often means going toe-to-toe with a large corporation or corporate lawyers. However, we will not back down. We understand the fair settlement range of the client’s case and fight for the compensation our client needs and deserves.
What Do I Need To Know About Truck Accident Lawsuits?
Sometimes, we need to sue the trucking company or another liable party. When this occurs, there are deadlines. We generally need to file the paperwork to initiate this process within:
- Two years for injury cases per Florida Statutes § 95.11(3)(a)
- Two years for wrongful death cases under Florida Statutes § 95.11(4)(d)
Even when we sue, these cases often settle without going to trial. We continue negotiating with the insurance company and the liable parties throughout this process.
Discuss Your Options With Our West Palm Beach Team For Free
At the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, our team offers free consultations for crash victims. We know how difficult it can be to know what to do after a truck driver causes an accident and injuries. You were hurt. We can help.
Contact us today for your free case review with our team.
We Can Help.
