FAQ About Florida Commercial Truck Accidents

Commercial truck accidents are surprisingly common in our state. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were 38,236 commercial vehicle accidents reported in 2015, or more than 100 per day.

Commercial truck accident injuries are similar to the injuries that people sustain in any other motor vehicle accident cases with one significant difference. However, truck accidents often result in much more serious injuries due to the forces applied and the size and weight disparity between the vehicles involved. Some of the more common injuries sustained in commercial truck wrecks include the following:

• Neck and back injuries.
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Broken bones
• Burns
• Crush injuries
• Knee injuries
• Shoulder injuries
• Soft tissue injuries
• Accidental Amputations

Many truck accident victims wonder how much they can expect to recover. Because there is no such thing as a “typical” truck accident case, there is no such thing as a “typical” truck accident settlement or award. Each case is different, and the amount of compensation victims receive depends on a number of factors, including the extent and nature of their injuries, their occupation, the extent of damage to their vehicle, and whether their own negligence contributed to the accident.

If you were injured in a truck accident in Miami, you may be wondering whether you need to retain a personal injury attorney to recover compensation. While it is certainly possible to do so without one, it is certainly not recommended. Keep in mind that lawyer knows the law. An attorney understands legal issues that may affect liability and damages. It is also critical to keep in mind that an insurance company handling your truck accident claim does not have your best interests in mind. The insurance company will do everything they can to settle your case for as little as possible. This just adds to the importance for the need to hire an experienced personal injury attorney because a lay person does not possess the experience needed in determining the value of truck accident claims. If you were injured in a truck accident in Miami, Florida, or Fort Lauderdale, the lawyers at the Miami personal injury law firm of Gerson and Schwartz, PA can help determine what your case is actually worth. If a fair and reasonable settlement offer is not made, we won’t hesitate to file a lawsuit on your behalf.

When you retain a lawyer, he or she will thoroughly evaluate your case and determine how much compensation you should receive. In addition, your attorney will handle all communication with the insurance company on your behalf, saving you time and making sure that you do not make any statements that could reduce the settlement that you receive.

Accidents with large commercial trucks can leave victims with extremely serious injuries, including those which can result in long-term medical problems or life-changing disabilities. For this reason, it is extremely important for anyone hurt in a semi-truck accident to retain legal representation as soon as possible. To schedule a free consultation with one of our Miami personal injury lawyers, call Gerson & Schwartz, P.C. today at (877) 475-2905 or send us an email through our online contact form.