Commercial Carrier/Truck Accidents

A South Florida commercial truck accident can lead to devastating injuries and death, along with costly medical bills. A Fort Lauderdale accident lawyer can help you handle truck accident lawsuits.

Truck drivers and commercial carriers are responsible for the safe operation of large vehicles, which can cause significant damage in a commercial truck accident on Florida’s highways and byways. These drivers are subject to special licensing requirements and must exhibit reasonable care when on the road; however, this is not always the case, considering the frequency of commercial truck accidents.

If you have been injured by a commercial carrier or truck driver, our Fort Myers, West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale accident lawyer team at Wolf & Pravato can help you to understand your legal options and seek justice. We have handled many truck accident lawsuits and we can help you pursue all damages for your losses.

Who can I sue after a commercial truck accident?

Commercial truck accidents are often especially devastating because of the sheer size and weight of the vehicles involved. These kinds of accidents could be caused from not only a collision, but also from debris flying from a truck. In either case, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and property damage.

It’s crucial that you contact an attorney because truck accident cases can be legally complex. One major issue is determining who should be held responsible. While truck drivers can certainly be named in truck accident lawsuits, the driver may not have much insurance. However, the trucking company, which will likely have more financial resources, can be held responsible for a negligent truck driver under 2 legal theories:

• vicarious liability for the actions of their employee; and
• for the employer’s own negligence if the employer failed to properly screen the driver or didn’t have reasonable safety measures in place.

Fort Myers and Fort Lauderdale commercial truck accident cases can also be complicated when the driver or trucking company is located out-of-state. This makes finding the appropriate defendant, interfacing with the insurance companies and filing truck accident lawsuits more challenging.

You can benefit immensely by acquiring the legal guidance of the West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale accident lawyer team at Wolf & Pravato.  We have successfully obtained compensation for plaintiffs injured in trucking accidents from both Florida and out-of-state drivers and trucking companies.

Your truck accident cases can be settled either in court or out of court. Our attorneys are shrewd negotiators, but we won’t hesitate to demand a jury trial if that’s what it takes to get you the compensation you deserve. You can count on us to help you to gather the evidence you need to prove that the driver should be held responsible for the accident.

How will I be compensated after a commercial truck accident?

When we prove the extent of your injuries, our attorneys will work toward getting you compensation for:

• medical expenses;
• lost income;
• physical and emotional pain and suffering;
• wrongful death benefits if the accident was fatal; and
• any other losses directly related to the accident.

We understand the effect commercial truck accidents can have on victims as well as their families. If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident, contact the Fort Lauderdale injury lawyer team at Wolf & Pravato today to learn how we can help - 800-428-3476.