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Miami Truck Accident Lawyer

In the U.S., there are more than 10 people a day that are killed in large truck crashes, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. When two vehicles of the same size collide, injury and damage to both are generally similar. When an 18-wheeler runs over a midsize sedan, the damages and injuries sustained by the truck triver are generally minimal compared to the grave injuries of the occupants of the smaller vehicle. Often, there are many parties involved in large truck accidents, especially if a high speed highway crash resulted in a rollover. This is an especially important reason to have a competent Miami truck accident lawyer on your side, as the more parties involved, the more complex the case.

Large truck accidents generally end in serious injury, and if you have been injured in a large truck collision, you may be entitled to damages to help pay for your medical bills, pain and suffering, property damage, and possibly loss of enjoyment in life. It is important to contact an experienced Miami large truck accident lawyer to discuss your legal options so that you and your family receive the maximum compensation possible. Contact our experienced Miami truck accident lawyers today for more information.

Large Truck Accidents Can Result in Rollovers

A rollover is one of the most horrifying and dangerous types of auto collisions, especially when it involves a large truck. As reported by The Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine, almost half of all large truck rollovers are due to the driver failing to slow down for curves, especially on off and on ramps; the driver speeding on bad road surfaces; the driver not adjusting the speed of the vehicle based on the load that it is carrying; and the driver doing too fast through intersections. It should come as little surprise that, according to Automotive Fleet, that 40 percent of all motor vehicle collisions involve the use of a cell phone, and that drowsy drivers kills 1,500 people a year.

Take These Steps After a Large Truck Accident in Miami

You must first prove negligence in order to receive compensation after a large truck accident. This is where hiring an experienced Miami large truck accident lawyer from the Pendas Law Firm is crucial. Our lawyers will compile evidence, examine the cause of the accident, and investigate the insurance of the other party that caused the crash. Per the statute of limitations within Florida, you have up to four years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim to recover compensation. This financial compensation will prove vital in keeping you and your family out of debt if you have been gravely injured. Give us a call today and we can discuss your legal options and begin to work on finding out the kind of compensation you can expect to receive.

What to do After a Truck Accident in Miami

There are over 30,000 traffic fatalities on U.S. every year, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. On top of those deaths, the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that 2.5 million people sought medical attention at emergency departments in 2012, due to non fatal auto accidents, and 200,000 required hospitalization. Due to their drastic difference in size, large trucks pose a huge threat to every other vehicle that shares the road. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 10 people die a day due to large truck accidents.

If you have been the victim of a large truck collision, or someone you know has been injured or died, you may be entitled to damages to help pay for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. The Pendas Law Firm has an experienced team of Miami large truck accident lawyers that will fight for you rights and the maximum compensation that you deserve. Give us a call today and we can get started on your case.

Steps to Take After your Large Truck Collision in Miami

As with any disaster situation, it is vital to have an ingrained plan in place following a large truck collision. Protecting yourself and your family’s finances by proving negligence is important, and you can take important steps in the direct aftermath of the crash.

  • Call and talk with the police to give your account of how the crash occurred;
  • Make sure a police report is filed and that your testimony is entered into the official accident report;
  • Exchange names and contact information with the other party;
  • Speak with all witnesses present to hear what they saw, and collect their contact information;
  • Take pictures of your injuries, your vehicular damage and the damage done to the other vehicle, and the entire crash scene to best show what happened;
  • Do not assume that the police or someone else will take the necessary steps to get to the bottom of who caused the crash, as that may be up to you and your lawyer;
  • Seek medical attention, have an open and completely honest discord with your doctor, and keep all medical records; and
  • Contact an lawyer.

Under Florida’s statute of limitations, you must file a claim within four years from the date of the crash. Doing so after this four year time period will eliminate your chances of recovering a monetary reward.

You May be able to Collect Damages After Your Large Truck Crash

We all owe one another a duty of care when we drive on the roads, and this duty requires us to drive in a way that does not put the lives of others at risk. If someone causes harm to another by breaching this duty (by speeding, swerving, texting and driving, drinking and driving, falling asleep, or failing to yield the right of way) they may be liable for paying damages to the injured party(s).

Contact our Experienced Miami Truck Accident Lawyers

Oftentimes, large truck accidents involve many different parties, due to the nature of the collisions, which can include highway rollovers and other catastrophic scenarios. It is because of the complex nature of large truck collisions that having an experienced Miami truck accident lawyer is so important to your case’s success. Our lawyers at the Pendas Law Firm in Miami will aggressively pursue the maximum damages you are owed. Give us a call today and we can begin the conversation of how to return you back to financial health following your time of need.

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