Is A Trucking Company Giving You The Run-Around After An Accident?
Brian O Sutter
Traffic Accidents
Tractor-trailers are essential. The vehicles transport various goods across the country. They allow stores to keep all of the goodies we like in stock. Plus, the trucks are helping ship vaccines right now. That is certainly nice to hear because Americans have been overwhelmed by the pandemic for going on close to a year. However, as great as big-rigs and operators are, they can be bad too.
The trucks are much larger than standard passenger vehicles and motorcycles. One slip up on a tractor-trailer driver's part is all it takes for peoples' lives to be turned upside down. Eighteen-wheeler accidents are not easy going. When they slam into small cars, SUVs, or bikes, those vehicles' occupants often sustain severe injuries. No two crashes are the same, so damages vary from one incident to the next, but some of the more common issues associated with them include…
• Fractures And Broken Bones
• Lacerations And Burns
• Paralysis
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Wrongful Deaths
What Causes Tractor-Trailer Accidents?
Many different things can cause these wrecks, but driver negligence is to blame more often than not. A trucker trying to burn the candle at both ends may fall asleep behind the wheel. That could result in him or her side-swiping or rear-ending another car. Then again, maybe an operator is playing on their phone instead of watching the road. They drift across a yellow line and hit a motorcyclist head-on.
The list can keep going, but you probably get the gist. When negligent big-rig drivers are to blame, victims can seek compensation for their damages. Getting trucking companies to hand over cash is easier said than done, though. They usually have legal teams standing by to discredit claims. The attorneys offer low-ball settlements that don't even cover peoples' medical bills. Then, when folks don't agree with them, they delay, delay, and delay some more, hoping they run out of money.
Once that happens, the lawyers can get them to accept the settlements. Heck, the teams have even been known to flat-out deny claims, even if it is obvious their clients were at-fault. In such cases, victims are left to fend for themselves when paying for medical care, funeral services, and other expenses. Don't fret if one of these organizations is giving you the run-around. You do not have to face the matter alone.
A Law Firm For Injured Floridians
Our firm has been representing the injured in Florida for over 30 years and will be happy to do the same for you. We have two offices. One is located in Fort Myers, while the other is at 2340 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte. The team will do everything in their power to recover the compensation you deserve. They collect witness statements, black box data, and cell phone records to build strong cases. The professionals also gather traffic camera footage, accident reports, and driver histories.
Restitution amounts vary from one case to the next. Factors that determine them include the severity of injuries, lost wages, and current medical expenses. Pain and suffering, property damage, and future medical costs also play roles. Don't allow a trucking company to take advantage of you simply because they have deep enough pockets to do so. Instead, put us in your corner and take the fight to them.
We offer free consultations, which means you do not need any money upfront. After all, you have enough on your plate without worrying about breaking the bank to see if you even have a case. Additionally, our clients only pay when their claims win. So, what are you waiting for? Pick up the phone and give us a call today.