If your injuries are severe enough, you should be able to sue the at-fault party regardless of what your policy says. Car insurance policies have a “full tort” or a “limited tort” option. If your policy is full tort, you can sue the at-fault party for compensation. Limited tort policies only allow you to sue the at-fault party for compensation for medical expenses. However, if the truck accident caused death or permanent, severe injuries, this limit does not apply, and you should be able to sue for non-tangible compensation, such as pain and suffering.

We handle truck accident cases throughout all of Florida including but not limited to:

Palm Beach County Truck Accidents
Broward County Truck Accidents
Pompano Beach Truck Accidents
Lake Worth Truck Accidents
Fort Lauderdale Truck Accidents
Boca Raton Truck Accidents
Delray Beach Truck Accidents
Wellington Truck Accidents
Boynton Beach Truck Accidents
West Palm Beach Truck Accidents
Miramar Truck Accidents
Jupiter Truck Accidents
Hollywood Truck Accidents
Pembroke Pines Truck Accidents
Coral Springs Truck Accidents
Sunrise Truck Accidents
Plantation Truck Accidents

You should never accept a settlement offer from an insurance company without first consulting with an attorney. At Gonzalez & Cartwright, we understand the expenses that you may be facing, but initial offers from insurance companies are often significantly lower than what your case is worth. Further, you may have difficulty anticipating the future expenses that you could be facing following injury in a truck accident. We have years of experience in handling these cases, and we have seen how extensive the injuries sustained in a truck accident can be. Before accepting a settlement offer from the insurance company, contact us for a free consultation so that we can discuss the potential value of your case.

If you witness a truck accident or are fortunate enough to escape without serious injuries, call 911 immediately.  Truck accident victims often require immediate medical attention. Check to see if anyone at the scene requires help while waiting for emergency vehicles to arrive.  While at the scene, take photos and videos of the crash site and exchange contact information with anyone else at the site—including the other driver, passengers and any eyewitnesses.  You should also schedule a free consultation with an experienced truck accident lawyer who can evaluate your case. 

When fighting to recover compensation after a truck accident, you will likely be facing a large trucking company with a commercial insurance policy.  These companies hire teams of defense lawyers to minimize their own financial responsibility for your injuries. This, and the fact that your injuries are likely to be extensive after a truck accident, makes an experienced attorney an often-critical asset in your case.  Your lawyer will understand the law and have experience negotiating with insurance companies and defense lawyers to get the fair compensation you need. Your lawyer can also help you understand the amount that is fair in your case and will be prepared to fight for your rights at trial if necessary.

Our truck accident attorneys work on a contingency basis.  This means that we only collect legal fees if we recover compensation in your case.  Our fee is based upon a percentage of the amount that you are awarded for your injuries.  Our initial consultation is free, and we can provide more detailed information about how we recover attorney fees and costs associated with pursuing your claim.

You want the best possible truck accident attorney by your side to fight for your right to fair compensation.  Importantly, you should look for a truck accident lawyer with experience successfully helping other accident victims recover compensation.  Client testimonials and the lawyer’s reputation in the community can both provide valuable evidence of your lawyer’s skill and experience. You should also look for a truck accident attorney who will listen to your story and get to know you.  This gives you the best chance of making sure your lawyer is considering your personal preferences and needs when working to resolve your case.

The more serious and permanent your injury, the higher your compensation award will be.  Every compensation award is different and should account for:

-Current and future medical expenses,
-Lost wages,
-Loss of your future ability to earn a living,
-Pain and suffering,
-Permanent disability or disfigurement,
-Wrongful death.

The exact worth of your case will depend upon your injuries, your occupation and the amount of property damage caused by the accident.

The size, weight and potentially hazardous cargo carried by large commercial trucks all contribute to the potentially devastating consequences of truck accidents.  Commercial semi-trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, meaning that they are capable of crushing an ordinary personal vehicle, which usually weighs around 3,000 pounds.

In some cases, you might not initially know who was at fault in a truck accident.  Evidence at the scene of the accident, including skid marks, location of the vehicles and the truck driver’s demeanor can all be used to determine fault.  Some commercial trucks are also loaded with a black box recording device, which can provide evidence about things like truck speed and functionality at the time leading up to the accident.

Yes.  Lost wages should be included in any fair compensation award for injuries sustained in a truck accident.

Although the driver might be technically responsible for causing the accident, the trucking company will usually be financially responsible.  This is because the truck driver is often employed by the trucking company. Employers are legally responsible for accidents that their employees cause while on the job in most cases.  In some cases, the trucking company might even be primarily responsible—such as in cases where the company failed to properly maintain the truck and the accident was caused by that failure.

Yes, in some cases.  Florida follows a pure comparative negligence standard.  This means that you can recover compensation if someone else was partially responsible for causing the accident even if you were also partly responsible.  Your compensation will be limited to the amount of fault attributed to the other driver’s actions.

Not without first talking to an experienced truck accident lawyer.  You may legally be required to provide a statement to the insurance adjuster, but you don’t have to provide it immediately.  Speak with a lawyer first to make sure you don’t accidentally say something that can be used against you to reduce the value of your compensation award.

The insurance company’s initial settlement award is likely to be a very low estimation of the value of your truck accident claim.  The insurance company wants to resolve possibly high-value truck accident cases quickly and by paying the lowest amount possible. They know that you might need compensation right now because you might not be able to work, and your medical bills might be skyrocketing.  This doesn’t mean that the compensation award is fair. If you accept, you forfeit your right to recover additional compensation in the future if that amount doesn’t cover all of your expenses.