Due to the enormous size and weight of commercial trucks, when they are involved in an accident, the injuries can be catastrophic. Some injury victims do not survive, and others are left with life-altering injuries that require long-term medical treatment.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident, you should consult an experienced Westchester truck accident lawyer. Trucking companies and their insurance carriers have defense attorneys working to defend them against injury claims. They will try to deny liability and settle your case for as little as possible.
At Rosen Injury Law, our Westchester truck accident lawyers have been protecting the rights of truck accident victims for decades, and we know how to combat the tactics used by insurance companies. We have the resources and skills to recover maximum compensation for your damages.
Call us today at (954) 466-1114 or go to our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your Westchester truck accident claim.
Why Westchester Truck Accident Injury Victims Trust Rosen Injury Law
- Our Westchester car accident attorneys have deep knowledge of all federal and state trucking laws and extensive experience helping Florida truck accident victims and their families recover maximum compensation.
- We have recovered numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for our clients.
- You pay nothing until we recover your compensation.
Top Reasons Westchester Truck Accidents Happen
There are numerous causes of truck accidents. Some of the top reasons Westchester truck accidents happen include:
- Distracted driving– Truck drivers can be distracted by texting, talking, and reading on their cell phones or by adjusting vehicle controls. Anything that takes a driver’s mind off the road or hands off the wheel puts everyone on the road with them at risk or grave harm.
- Impaired driving– Truck drivers may get behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound loaded truck and trailer while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. When driving impaired, the chances of having a catastrophic accident are much higher.
- Speeding– Large trucks can’t stop suddenly. When a driver exceeds the speed limit or drives faster than the weather and road conditions require and then needs to stop suddenly, tragedy can happen.
- Blind spots– Commercial trucks have large blind spots that make them more likely to crash into a vehicle they can’t see in their mirrors.
- Improperly loaded cargo– If cargo shifts during transport, the truck may become unstable and crash. Loose cargo may also spill onto other vehicles or highways, causing widespread damage.
- Equipment failure– If equipment fails while driving, it can cause a sudden loss of control and lead to an accident. Equipment and parts can fail because they are defective or have not been adequately maintained or repaired.
- Dangerous road conditions– When roads are not properly designed or adequately maintained, they can contribute to tragic accidents.
Leading Injuries in Westchester Truck Accidents
When truck accident injury victims survive, they are often left with life-altering injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and other head injuries.
- Spinal cord damage that may result in permanent paralysis.
- Internal bleeding and organ damage.
- Severed or mangled limbs that require amputation.
- Severe burns.
- Back and neck injuries.
- Scarring and disfigurement.
- Emotional injuries.
Many victims will need medical care and assistance with daily living for the rest of their lives. It is essential that your attorney ensure all your current and future damages are considered and accurately valued when determining what would be a fair settlement of your case.
Liability in Westchester Truck Accident Cases
Liability depends on the cause of your accident. At Rosen Injury Law, our attorneys carefully investigate every truck accident to help determine all possible causes and potentially liable parties.
Some potentially liable parties include the truck driver, truck owner, trucking company, employment screening company, negligent maintenance company, and cargo loading parties.
Other potentially liable parties include other drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. Additional liable parties could include manufacturers of defective equipment and government entities.
What Evidence Is Used To Prove Fault in a Westchester Truck Accident Case?
The evidence used to prove fault in a truck accident case varies. Some types of evidence we may use to prove fault in your Westchester truck accident claim include photographs and video footage taken by you or others after the accident, dash camera footage, traffic camera footage, and surveillance camera footage that show the accident or the moments just before and after the accident.
We may also use police reports, eyewitness accounts, expert witness reports, testimony, and data from vehicles’ event data recorders. In some cases, we may even use cell phone records.
Our injury attorneys in Westchester work to uncover the best evidence to support your claim and build your strongest case to establish fault and help you recover the compensation you are entitled to.
How Much Time Do I Have To File a Claim After a Westchester Truck Accident?
A statute of limitations is the law that sets the deadline for filing a claim to recover compensation in a personal injury case. The statute of limitations for a Florida truck accident personal injury claim based on negligence is two years from the date of the accident, as outlined in Florida Statutes §95.11(5)(a).
If you lost a loved one in a Westchester truck accident caused by another party, their personal representative may bring a wrongful death action to recover damages. The statute of limitations in a wrongful death claim is two years from the date of death, as outlined in Florida Statutes §95.11(5)(e).
What Will a Westchester Truck Accident Lawyer Do For Me?
An experienced Westchester truck accident lawyer will investigate your accident to determine all causes and liable parties. They will uncover the evidence necessary to prove your claim and will work to customize a legal strategy for the facts of your case.
Your attorney will help ensure your damages are accurately valued to determine what your case is worth and can help negotiate a fair and quick settlement of your claim. If a settlement is not reached, they can take your case to trial to recover the compensation you deserve.
In short, being represented by a Westchester truck accident lawyer gives you a much better chance of recovering the compensation you deserve.
Let Rosen Injury Law Help You Recover the Compensation You Deserve
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident caused by another party, you have the right to recover compensation for your damages. But insurance companies fight hard to avoid liability and to settle your claim for as little as possible.
You need the help of an experienced Westchester truck accident lawyer with a proven record of recovering maximum compensation for truck accident injury victims and their families. You need Rosen Injury Law by your side.
Call (954) 787-1500 or go to our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your Westchester truck accident claim. We will listen to you, answer your questions, and explain your rights. If we represent you, we will fight tirelessly to recover every dollar you deserve.