Due to their massive weight and size, commercial trucks can cause devastating injuries in an accident. Some injury victims won’t survive, and others are left with life-altering injuries that require long-term medical care and the need for daily assistance.
Proving your injuries and their current and future value is essential to recovering the compensation you will need to take care of yourself and your family after a truck accident. However, insurance companies have much more at stake in most truck accident claims due to the larger policy limits required for truck drivers and trucking companies.
Insurance companies will fight to shift blame away from their insured and to deny and devalue your claim. You need the help of an experienced Westwood Lakes truck accident lawyer with a proven record of recovering maximum compensation in truck accident cases. You need Rosen Injury Law by your side.
Our Westwood Lakes truck accident lawyers have recovered numerous multi-million dollar settlements and awards for our clients. We want to help you recover the compensation you deserve.
Call (954) 787-1500 or complete the form on our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your truck accident injury claim. We will listen to you, answer your questions, and explain your rights. If we represent you, we will fight tirelessly to recover the full compensation you are owed.
Why Should You Choose Rosen Injury Law For Your Westwood Lakes Truck Accident Claim?
- We have a proven record of recovering maximum compensation in truck accident injury cases.
- Our Westwood Lakes injury lawyers know how to handle insurance companies’ unfair tactics and how to combat them to get you the justice and compensation you deserve.
- We pay all upfront costs of pursuing your claim, and you pay us nothing until we recover your compensation. If we don’t recover compensation for you, you owe us nothing.
- We customize a legal strategy specifically for each client based on the facts of their circumstances.
How Do Most Westwood Lakes Truck Accidents Happen?
Large truck accidents have various causes. Most Westwood Lakes truck accidents occur due to negligence. Some common causes are distracted drivers, drowsy drivers, and drivers under the influence of alcohol or other substances that impair their abilities.
Other causes include speeding, aggressive driving, blind spots, dangerous road conditions, and equipment failure.
Determining the causes of your accident is essential to recovering maximum compensation for your damages. Our attorneys scrutinize the details of every truck accident to identify all possible causes and all potentially liable parties so the at-fault parties are held accountable and the available sources of compensation are maximized.
Common Westwood Lakes Truck Accident Injuries
Truck accidents often cause catastrophic injuries. Many truck accident victims do not survive. Others incur disabling injuries and suffer for the rest of their lives. In addition to the physical damages, many truck accident victims suffer devastating emotional and financial damages.
Some common Westwood Lakes truck accident injuries include brain injuries, spinal cord damage, broken and crushed bones, and internal organ damage. Other injuries caused by truck accidents include severed or mangled limbs, neck and back injuries, and post-traumatic stress disorders.
At Rosen Injury Law, our car accident attorneys in Westwood Lakes ensure that all your current and future damages are included and accurately valued to help determine a fair settlement of your claim. We often consult medical and economic experts to help us prove your damages and their actual value.
Do I Have a Valid Truck Accident Claim?
When you meet with a Westwood Lakes truck accident lawyer at Rosen Injury Law, we will evaluate the facts of your accident and advise you whether we believe you have a valid claim.
If you were injured in a truck accident caused by another party, you probably have a valid claim. Since most truck accident claims are based on negligence, we need to prove that four elements exist:
- The defendant owed you a duty of care. (All motorists owe a duty of care to safely operate their vehicles to avoid harming others.)
- The defendant breached their duty of care by their negligent action or inaction. (For example, if the defendant was speeding or ran a red light, they probably breached their duty of care.)
- The defendant’s negligent action caused your accident and injuries. (In the example above, we must prove that speeding or running the red light caused the accident and injury.)
- You suffered actual damages caused by the defendant’s negligent action or inaction. (Your damages may be medical bills, property damage, emotional distress, or other economic or non-economic damages.)
Our attorneys carefully build your case to prove every necessary element and maximize recovery.
Recoverable Damages in Westwood Lakes Truck Accident Claims
The type and amount of recoverable damages in a Westwood Lakes truck accident depend on the facts of your accident, including the severity of your injuries. In a successful truck accident claim, you may be able to recover economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages include medical expenses, property damages, lost wages, and other costs incurred because of your accident and injuries. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, and other intangible losses.
Economic and non-economic damages are compensatory damages because they are designed to compensate an injury victim for their damages.
On the other hand, punitive damages are intended not to compensate the injury victim but to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar future behavior. Punitive damages are rarely awarded in Florida and are reserved for cases where the defendant is guilty of intentional misconduct or gross negligence, as outlined in Florida Statutes §768.72(2).
How a Westwood Lakes Truck Accident Lawyer Can Maximize Your Compensation
An experienced Westwood Lakes truck accident lawyer will be able to investigate your accident to help uncover all possible causes and liable parties. They will act fast to preserve and collect evidence to help build your strongest case.
Your attorney can also help ensure that your current and future damages are accurately valued to determine what is a fair settlement of your case. They will help reach a fair and quick settlement of your claim and if that is not possible, they can take your case to trial to demand payment of all damages.
Your chances of a successful outcome are much higher when you have the help of an experienced Westwood Lakes truck accident lawyer.
Speak With An Experienced Westwood Lakes Truck Accident Lawyer Today
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident caused by another party, you can seek compensation for your damages. You need the help of an experienced Westwood Lakes truck accident lawyer to protect your rights and help you recover the full value of your damages.
At Rosen Injury Law, our Westwood Lakes truck accident lawyers have a proven record of recovering maximum client compensation, and we want to do the same for you. Call us today at (954) 787-1500 or go to our contact page and schedule a free consultation to discuss your truck accident claim. We will listen to you, answer your questions, and explain your rights. If we represent you, we will not rest until we have recovered the compensation you deserve.