Why Truck Accident Claims are More Complex Than Car Accident Claims

Car accidents happen at an alarming rate in the state of Florida. The Sunshine State has so many car accidents that it regularly ranks in the top five states for the most car crashes each year. In 2022, Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that there were 390,669 total motor vehicle crashes in Florida. While car accidents between two personal vehicles have the potential to produce catastrophic outcomes, when a car collides with a truck, it most often has devastating results.

Accidents involving large commercial trucks tend to be much more severe than other types of collisions. While car accident claims for compensation can be complicated, truck accident claims are usually more complex, and there are many reasons for this. 

If you were involved in an accident with a large truck, the Tampa auto accident attorneys at Fulgencio Law can help you file your claim. You only have a limited amount of time to file a claim in Florida because the statute of limitations here is only four years from when your accident took place. When a crash happens with a commercial truck, getting to a favorable resolution and having the totality of your damages paid can be challenging.

Why are Truck Accidents Claims So Complicated?

The immense size and heavy weight of a truck are two major reasons why the aftermath of a truck accident can be cataclysmic. Trucks can smash and crush personal vehicles that may be as much as 30 times smaller and much lighter. Additionally, when a truck has to make emergency moves like slamming on the brakes to come to a stop, it will not be instantaneous. So that momentum will come barreling at anything in its way, including other cars.

After a truck accident, there are some things that are similar to accidents between cars, and then there are elements that are very different. First, getting swift medical attention is critical. Then, meeting with an attorney is also an essential step. When it comes to a truck accident claim, there could be several parties that are liable to pay for your damages. Figuring out all of the parties that were negligent and, as a result, culpable is something that a knowledgeable attorney can do for you. 

Once liable parties have been identified, the task of fighting to get fair compensation comes next. A trucking company will fight tooth and nail to try to get out of having to pay you for your damages. They will turn to their aggressive legal teams to deny you the financial compensation you are owed, and since the likelihood that the losses and injuries you suffered are substantial, you could be entitled to a large cash award. Putting together a robust legal suit against all of the parties that are liable and pursuing full compensation is something that should be left to an experienced attorney.

Fulgencio Law

After a traffic collision in Florida, please call Fulgencio Law at (813) 463-0123. The legal team at Fulgencio Law offers free consultations where you can have your case reviewed. You have nothing to lose and at your consultation, you can better understand your legal options.