In a Miami truck accident case, you may be eligible to recover compensation for pain and suffering, lost income, medical bills, and vehicle repairs. You might also receive money for temporary transportation, medications, medical equipment, mental health services, and any other economic or non-economic damages resulting from the accident.
Although compensation is available for these damages, not every accident victim receives it automatically. Do not take for granted that liable parties will pay you fairly. Allow a Miami truck accident lawyer from our team to fight for the compensation you deserve, as you cannot assume that insurance companies or others will volunteer to pay.
Understanding Recoverable Damages In Miami Truck Accidents
When our truck accident lawyers take on a case, our first priority is ensuring the client’s well-being. We will ensure you receive the necessary medical care and mental health services to support your recovery as quickly as possible.
Your damages will be a top priority when it comes to your case. Some of the damages you might recover compensation for after your truck accident in Miami are:
- The cost of all medical care related to the accident, which can include emergency transport and treatment, medical imaging, specialist appointments, surgeries, hospital services, and rehabilitation
- Any pain and suffering you experience during and after the collision, with physical pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, sleep loss, lost quality of life, and disfigurement being examples of pain and suffering
- The cost of treatment for pain and suffering, which is specific to each survivor but may include both counseling and medications
- Vehicle repair costs, as well as the cost of temporary transportation and replacing or repairing any personal items damaged during the accident
- Any professional harm related to the accident, which can include lost income and diminished earning capacity
Truck accident cases become even more complex and costly when the victim suffers a disabling injury. When the victim of a collision loses their life, the case becomes yet more tragic and—generally speaking—costly for those affected.
There is no margin for error when it comes to securing compensation for a collision. Your Miami truck accident attorney will find out how the collision has impacted you, and they will quickly organize, and present fair settlement demands.
How A Miami Truck Accident Lawyer Will Fight To Maximize Your Compensation
The moment a truck crash happens, those involved realize that these crashes are different. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, and even trucks that weigh well under this limit can be far heavier than the typical passenger vehicle.
As a result, truck accident victims often face significant financial burdens. Without securing the compensation you may be entitled; you could be left covering costly expenses for months or even years after the collision. An attorney can fight for your rights and help you pursue financial compensation by:
Gathering Evidence To Establish Negligence
There will be several time-sensitive aspects of your case, and collecting evidence will be one of them. Some types of evidence that can prove who is responsible for your trucking accident are:
- Black-box data, a truck driver’s traffic record, a truck’s service record, in-cab video footage, and other evidence from trucking companies
- Witness testimony about the collision
- Photographs of damage to the truck, your vehicle, and other property damaged during the collision
- A police report
Our lawyers and staff act quickly to secure evidence, as any delay could weaken your case. It is important to speak with us as soon as possible.
Identifying Liable Parties In Your Miami Truck Accident Claim
Some parties who may owe you compensation for your damages are:
- Your insurance carrier
- A trucking company or their insurance provider
- The truck driver or their insurance provider
A Miami 18-wheeler accident lawyer has extensive experience identifying liability in truck accident cases.
Document Your Losses
Proving the client’s damages is one of the most critical steps in building a truck accident case.
Images of your injuries, your doctors’ descriptions of those injuries, medical bills, bank statements proving your lost income, and receipts for vehicle repairs can all prove the cost of the crash.
Negotiating A Fair Settlement For Your Truck Accident Case
Eventually, your attorney will present their demands to one or more liable parties. It is common for liable parties to:
- Blame the victim for causing the collision
- Undervalue the victim’s losses
- Claim that certain losses are not included in the insurance policy
- Engage in other tactics meant to withhold compensation from you (and to save the liable party money)
Insurance companies frequently use these tactics to minimize payouts, often at the victim’s expense. Your lawyer will not tolerate such bad-faith tactics when leading your case.
If you and your legal team decide to file a lawsuit, your Miami semi-truck accident lawyer will handle the entire legal process for you. Our attorneys prepare each case for court, so we do not delay when clients choose to sue.
Cost Of Hiring A Truck Accident Attorney In Miami
You can hire your Miami truck accident lawyer at no out-of-pocket cost. Our firm works on a contingency fee basis and accepts the financial risk associated with truck accident claims by:
- Completing the case without receiving any direct payment from the client
- Agreeing to receive a percentage of any compensation we obtain, rather than getting paid out of the client’s pocket
Our Miami attorneys do the work to get results. While we cannot guarantee a specific outcome, we are committed to securing the maximum compensation our clients are entitled to.
Learn More About Recoverable Compensation Available In Miami Truck Accident Cases Today
Do not wait to contact the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine about working with a Miami truck accident attorney. You worry about getting better. We take care of everything else.
Call our law firm today for a free initial consultation to discuss the types of recoverable compensation available in a Miami truck accident case.
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