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You’re bound to have a lot of questions and concerns after being in a truck accident—and that’s before you ever consider taking legal action against the truck driver and trucking company that caused the wreck. To start making sense of your options, start with a free virtual consultation provided by Burnetti, P.A.. Our legal team is proud to be a recognized name across Florida for all things related to truck accident claims, including courtroom litigation if necessary.
People choose Burnetti, P.A. for truck accident claims because:
Go anywhere on a highway or state route in Florida, including the 19, 580, and 60 that cross Clearwater, and you’re bound to see commercial trucks, big rigs, and 18-wheelers. With so many trucks on the road at all times, the risk of a truck accident is always present. If or when a truck accident does occur, it can take one of many different forms.
Our lawyers can work on cases involving these types of truck accidents and more:
Why does it seem that truck accidents are much more likely to cause severe injuries than other motor vehicle accidents? It has to do with the size and weight of the average commercial truck. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) allows commercial trucks to weigh up to 80,000 pounds, which is an enormous weight compared to the average passenger vehicle. If a truck hits a smaller, lighter vehicle, the force will mostly be imparted on that smaller vehicle, so anyone inside of it will be at a high risk of serious injury.
At Burnetti, P.A., we focus on catastrophic injury claims that involve life-changing or life-threatening injuries. If you were in a truck accident that left you severely injured or disabled, you can lean on our team for resourceful and insightful counsel. We can even talk to trusted medical experts to get more information about your injuries if they are complex or permanent.
Life-changing injuries suffered in a truck accident can include:
If there are so many safety regulations within the trucking industry, why are there so many truck accidents in Florida each year, ranging well into the tens of thousands? The common thread among truck accidents is everyday negligence. People make mistakes that bring consequences. Sometimes, those people are truck drivers, and the consequences are life-changing injuries suffered by others. Furthermore, truck accidents can be caused by trucking companies that use negligent business practices that indirectly put other motorists at risk.
Types of negligence that can cause or contribute to a truck accident are:
“People come to us at the hardest moments of their lives. My job is to give them strength, fight for what’s right, and make sure their voice is heard where it matters most—in court.”
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) sets regulations that govern commercial trucking operations in the U.S. to promote safety and reduce accidents. These regulations are critical when determining liability and negligence in trucking accident cases.
Here’s a breakdown of the key FMCSA rules relevant to such cases:
Truck accidents can usually be traced back to truck driver negligence or some sort of professional oversight on behalf of the trucking company that hired them. Also, employment laws in Florida usually make an employer responsible for the wrongdoing that an employee carried out while at work or completing a work-related duty. For this reason, most defendants in a truck accident claim or lawsuit are trucking companies and the insurance companies that sell them insurance policies, not necessarily individual truck drivers.
You probably know that the truck driver did something wrong and hit you. However, knowing that fact yourself and proving it to others are two different things entirely. If you want to pursue compensation for your losses after a truck accident, you have to be able to establish negligence and liability with convincing evidence and arguments.
Thankfully, you don’t need to go through this process on your own. Talk to our Clearwater truck accident attorneys about what happened, and we can tell you how we can help, including the start-to-finish preparation of your claim, complete with useful evidence of negligence and liability.
Different types of evidence that can be useful in your truck accident claim are:
Injured in Tampa? Don’t wait to get the legal help you deserve. Contact our Tampa injury attorneys today for a free consultation. We’ll listen to your story, explain your rights, and fight for the compensation you need to move forward.
After a truck accident, you should try to follow these steps:
Your truck accident claim in Florida is likely held to a two-year statute of limitations that begins on the date of the accident. In other words, you have two years to file an injury claim against the liable party or parties, or you will lose the option to pursue compensation through the court system.
Keep in mind that the statute of limitations can be shorter than two years under certain circumstances, so talking to a lawyer soon should be a priority. Also, you should be reminded that an injury claim is separate from an auto insurance claim, which usually must be filed within 30 days or fewer after the crash.
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The process of filing a truck accident claim in Florida will usually include:
Don’t skip step 1: hiring an attorney! If you let us represent you from the beginning, we can handle every step in your truck accident claims process.
Your truck accident claim will have a “worth” based on the losses you have incurred and the injuries you have suffered. The greater the losses and the worse the injuries, the larger the “worth,” usually. Our legal team knows how to thoroughly research a truck accident claim to calculate a maximized amount of compensation owed to our clients.
In a typical truck accident claim, compensation will include:
You can get your truck accident claim started as soon as you talk to our Clearwater truck accident attorneys from Burnetti, P.A.. We make working with a legal professional simple and stress-free by offering to handle all parts of your claim on your behalf. You just stay focused on taking care of yourself while we get to work on fighting for every dollar of compensation you’re owed.
Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and founder of Burnetti, P.A., Doug Burnetti has spent his career fighting for the injured across Florida. Known for his courtroom skill and dedication to justice, he leads a firm built on integrity, strength, and results—recognized by Florida Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell® for excellence in trial advocacy.
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