Palm Bay Truck Accident Lawyers
A truck accident changes your life in an instant.
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Injuries can be serious, and medical bills add up quickly. Dealing with trucking companies and their insurers can be challenging, and without legal support, victims may settle for less than they need to fully recover.
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At Ace Your Case Law Firm, we fight for truck accident victims in Palm Bay, so they receive the compensation they deserve. Whether you were injured in a collision with an 18-wheeler, semi-truck, or commercial delivery vehicle, our experienced attorneys take on the insurance companies and hold negligent parties accountable.
Extensive Legal Support for Truck Accident Victims in Palm Bay
Truck accidents often result in life-changing injuries due to the size and weight of commercial vehicles. These cases are more complex than standard car accidents, involving federal trucking regulations, corporate liability, and aggressive insurance defense teams.
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Our firm has the experience needed to navigate these challenges and fight for your maximum compensation.
Jackknife Accidents
Jackknife accidents can cause devastating multi-vehicle collisions, leaving victims with severe injuries. Our firm investigates these crashes, gathering evidence to prove liability and secure fair compensation.
Underride Collisions
Underride collisions are among the deadliest truck accidents, often resulting in catastrophic injuries or loss of life. Our firm relentlessly pursues justice for victims, holding trucking companies accountable for negligence and defective safety measures.
Rollover Crashes
Rollover crashes can crush smaller vehicles and cause widespread destruction. Our Palm Bay firm leverages accident reconstruction experts and industry knowledge to build a compelling case and fight for full financial recovery.
Wide-Turn Accidents
Wide-turn accidents can trap unsuspecting drivers and cause severe harm. Our team explores driver training records, safety protocols, and crash reports to establish fault and demand the maximum settlement for your injuries.
Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end truck collisions often lead to whiplash, spinal injuries, and long-term disabilities. Our trucking attorneys aggressively negotiate with insurance companies to make sure victims aren’t left covering medical expenses and lost wages on their own.
Tire Blowouts & Mechanical Failures
When tire blowouts or mechanical failures cause an accident, multiple parties may be liable — from trucking companies to parts manufacturers. Our firm conducts thorough investigations to identify every responsible party.
About Florida’s Truck Accident Laws
Our Fort Lauderdale injury firm is dedicated to seeing that you achieve the best results possible. With a history of proven case results, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning that we do not get paid unless we recover compensation for you and your loved ones. Allow a devoted Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyer to take a look at your case and consult with you during a free consultation by calling us at 954-621-1755.
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You may be eligible for damages including past and future medical bills, past and future loss of wages or income, property damage to your car, pain, suffering, emotional trauma, and more, depending on the facts of your case. Injury claims and lawsuits are based on negligence wherein a driver or third party is required to engage in prudent behavior that would be expected from others in similar circumstances. Negligence can be the result of drunk or drug-impaired driving, driving while texting or using other devices, disobeying traffic laws, speeding, or inattentive driving.
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At the law firm of Ace Your Case, P.A., a Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyer understands the trauma and duress of such situations. Our goal is to help you recover the financial compensation to which you are entitled in the aftermath of such an accident, regardless of the extent or duration of your injuries. We advise you to consult with an experienced Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyer at the firm as soon as possible to learn more about your legal rights, your options, and how we can help fight for a fair settlement.
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To help facilitate this, we will meet personally with you and we charge nothing upfront. We only get paid when we successfully recover the compensation you deserve. Throughout the entire management of your injury case, we will ensure that you are kept up-to-date on its progress and will provide competent legal advice to help you make informed decisions.
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Answers To Commonly Asked Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Questions
What are the first steps to take following a car accident?
The time following a car accident can be one of the most complicated, confusing times possible. If you are involved in a crash, it is important to remember that there are several things that you can do at the scene of the accident to both take care of yourself, and ensure that the claim process proceeds as smoothly as possible. The first thing is to dial 911 for emergency medical treatment. If you feel dizzy, stay in your car until help arrives. If you feel okay, lend aid to those who need it.
You should also immediately begin to document the scene of the accident by taking photographs; take pictures of everything from the vehicles involved to the scenery around it from every angle. These photos could prove to be invaluable later. You should also immediately gather important information, such as the contact and insurance information from the other drivers, license plate numbers, and contact information from any witnesses. Finally, you should make sure to call local law enforcement to report the accident.
The injuries I suffered in the accident are permanent. What can I do?
Thousands upon thousands of car accidents occur every single year. Most of these are minor fender-benders where occupants walk away unharmed, or with mild bruises and scrapes. This, however, is not always the story when it comes to car accidents. On many occasions, car accidents victims suffer from life-altering injuries that may even be permanent in nature. When this occurs, it changes the entire nature of the personal injury case.
It becomes absolutely crucial that comprehensive compensation is sought; this will help to cover not only past and current expenses, but also ensure that the victim is cared for throughout their entire life. For this reason, it is important that the case is not started too early. In fact, you may be prompted to wait until you have reached Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), which is the point where you will no longer get any better. Due to the complications of claims involving permanent injuries, having knowledgeable representation becomes even more crucual.
How would fault be determined in a car accident?
For many victims of a car accident, the first question they want answered is how to prove that the other driver(s) were at fault. This, however, cannot be answered with an exact formula, and there is no step-by-step process where fault is determined. Rather, it’s an art where several different factors are evaluated. For example, the first thing that may be looked at is whether or not someone was breaking a law at the time of the accident. This could be someone who was exceeding the speed limit, under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, or making an illegal left turn.
All of these could easily pinpoint fault. Another step that may be taken is determining what kind of car accident happened. Was it a rear-end crash? While not always, in most rear-end accidents, the driver behind is usually at fault. That being said, there are cases where they are not; for example, if they were cut off or if the driver in front of them started reversing. Due to these complications and gray areas, it is important to have a lawyer on your side to help protect your rights.
What are some of the most common causes of car crashes?
In most cases, car accidents are caused by the humans driving them. In the Traffic Crash Statistics Report 2010, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles stated that the number one contributing cause of crashes was careless driving—accounting for nearly 40 percent of that year’s crashes. Other main causes included: drunk or drugged driving; failure to yield the right-of-way; exceeding the stated or safe speed limit; disregarding traffic signals; improper turns; wrong-way driving; and improper passing. That being said, the behavior of drivers is not the only source of causes for car accidents. Crashes can also be caused by faulty auto parts, inclement weather, dangerous roadways, or even an animal appearance.
What is whiplash?
Whiplash is a common neck injury sustained in car accidents. It occurs from the neck being distorted past its normal range of motion by being over-extended. For example, when hit from behind, the jolt of the vehicle can cause the neck to extend forward and then be thrust back when the driver’s body hits the seatbelt. Reports estimate that whiplash is the most common nonfatal injury sustained in car accidents, with more than a million people suffering from it each and every year. What makes this injury so common is that the car accident does not even need to be severe for it to happen; it can be sustained at speeds as low as 15 mph.
What if I was partially at fault for the car accident? Can I still recover?
Part of the Florida legal system is what is known as contributory fault, which is explained under Florida Statutes §768.81 (2012). Per this section of the law, if you are pursuing a negligence action and are found to be partially at fault, you are still able to recover damages; however, economic and noneconomic damages which would be awarded will be diminished in proportion. What this means is that if you are determined to be 20% at fault for the accident, and were going to recover $100,000 in damages, it would be reduced in proportion to how much you were at fault and, instead, would only recover 80%, or $80,000.
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Hear It From Our Clients
“Ace Your Case Excellent Attorneys”
Personal injury attorneys Craig Posner and Eric Feingold are both excellent attorneys, but more importantly, they are excellent people. I have seen first hand their hard work and dedication to clients. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to others.
“Great Guys Who Take Their Job Seriously”
Great guys who take their job seriously. They took care of me when I had my accident and made sure I was walked through 100% of the way.
“Pleasure And Blessing To Have Ace Your Case Represent My Family”
It has been a pleasure and blessing to have Ace Your Case represent my family. They always kept me updated on our case. The staff was excellent they always got back to me on questions I had. I highly recommend them and will continue to use them if needed.
“Not Only Very Efficient But Caring As Well”
These lawyers are not only very efficient, but caring as well. I would not hesitate to refer them to anyone.
“I Highly Recommend Them!”
Big thanks to Eric and Doug for doing a great job with the handling of my auto accident. I highly recommend them!
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