If you were hurt or a loved one was killed in a truck accident, you may be able to hold the liable party accountable and recover compensation via a personal injury claim or lawsuit. A truck accident lawyer in Dade City from Distasio Law Firm can offer you legal advice that is tailored to your case.
We take cases on a contingency-fee-basis.
For a free legal consultation with a truck accidents lawyer serving Dade City, call (813) 259-0022
The Compensation You Could Recover in a Truck Accident Case
Money cannot take away your pain and suffering, but financial compensation through a truck accident injury claim or lawsuit could ease the financial burden that a collision causes.
Distasio Law Firm can help you pursue compensation for your damages. You may be able to be compensated for:
- Past and ongoing medical bills related to your truck accident injuries, including costs for hospital care, physician appointments, surgery, and X-rays
- Ongoing medical needs caused by your injuries, including physical therapy and occupational therapy
- Lost wages from past and future missed work
- Impairment to your income-earning capacity
- Property damage
- Your disability or loss of functioning
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional anguish
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How a Lawyer Can Help
Distasio Law Firm can help you understand your legal rights after a truck accident and develop a case for damages. We can advocate on your behalf. We believe every client we have deserves hands-on services and a personal touch.
We Can Identify Who is Liable for Your Truck Accident
One of the reasons truck accident cases can be so complicated is that multiple parties may be legally responsible. Liability for your truck accident could lie with:
- The truck driver
- The trucking company
- The manufacturer of a defective truck part
- A government entity that failed to keep the roads safe
- Another party that acted negligently
A truck accident lawyer in Dade City from Distasio Law Firm can investigate your truck accident and determine the at-fault parties.
We Can Obtain Evidence to Support Your Claim or Lawsuit
The burden of proof in a truck accident injury claim is on the party bringing the claim or lawsuit. We can help you demonstrate the at-fault party’s role in causing the accident as well as the damages you suffered. Distasio Law Firm may utilize evidence such as:
- Information from the truck’s event data recorder (EDR)
- The trucking company’s employment records
- Truck maintenance records
- Traffic camera footage
- The truck driver’s electronic logbook
- Photographs of the scene
- Dash camera footage
- Police reports
- Medical records
- Forensic evidence from the crash site
- Witness accounts of the accident
We may also consult experts while developing your case. Distasio Law Firm may collaborate with professionals such as:
- Accident reconstruction specialists
- Medical experts
- Vocational rehabilitation experts
- Accountants
- Economists
- Highway safety experts
- Road design experts
- Mental health practitioners
We Can Represent You During Negotiations
Most truck crash injury and death cases settle out of court. If you are recovering from a serious injury or a death in the family, you need your time to focus on healing, not stressful settlement negotiations. We can negotiate with the insurance companies and other parties on your behalf.
If the insurance company does not offer an appropriate settlement, we are prepared to defend you at trial.
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Bringing a Wrongful Death Case after a Fatal Truck Accident
If your loved one died in a fatal truck accident, our hearts go out to you. Distasio Law Firm has seen firsthand just how heartbreaking fatal truck accidents can be. A wrongful death case cannot make up for your loss, but it may:
- Help you hold the at-fault party answerable for your loved one’s death
- Recover financial compensation for your damages
Some damages in a truck accident wrongful death case include:
- Loss of the victim’s income and benefits
- Loss of the victim’s services
- Loss of the companionship and guidance the victim shared
- Medical bills associated with the fatality
- Funeral and burial costs
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You Must File Your Lawsuit Before the State Deadline Expires
The mandated state deadline for truck accident injury lawsuits in Florida is four years from the date of a collision under Florida Statutes §95.11(3)(a). People who want to file wrongful death truck accident lawsuits have two years to do so under Florida Statutes §95.11(4)(d). Your case may be subject to other time constraints, so it is important to act quickly.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are often caused by the reckless or thoughtless actions of an individual or company. Some of the top causes of truck accidents include:
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Driver inattention or inexperience
- Distracted driving such as using a cellphone while driving
- Speeding
- Ignoring traffic signs and signals
- Driver fatigue
- Failure to obey the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules regarding consecutive driving hours and rest breaks
- Inadequate truck driver training
- Negligent hiring practices, including hiring unqualified drivers
- Improper loading or securement of truck cargo
- Inadequate truck maintenance
Contact Our Attorneys for a Free Case Assessment
When a negligent truck driver, trucking company, or another negligent party causes someone to be injured or killed in a truck accident, they should be held responsible for the harm their actions caused. You could be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, property damage, lost income, and more. Call our office today at
(813) 259-0022 for a free case assessment.
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