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Commercial trucks are a common sight in and around Boca Raton. Unfortunately, not all trucks have responsible and considerate drivers behind the wheel. When an irresponsible trucker causes a traffic accident, the consequences are often devastating for everyone involved.
If you believe a negligent truck driver or trucking company is responsible for your injuries, contacting a Boca Raton truck accident lawyer should be one of your top priorities. A knowledgeable personal injury attorney’s guidance could be crucial throughout every stage of the civil litigation process. At Aronberg & Aronberg, Injury Law Firm, we maintain our small firm feel while putting up a big fight to ensure you get paid fairly for your losses.
Personal injury lawsuits based on truck crashes revolve around the legal theory of negligence. Someone is “negligent” in civil terms if they act recklessly, carelessly, or illegally in a way that “breaches” their “duty” to act reasonably and protect others on the road. If their negligence causes another person to suffer an injury serious enough to need professional medical care, they should be liable for compensating the injured person’s losses.
Truck drivers can be negligent in many of the same ways as any other driver. For instance, a trucker may cause a crash by violating a traffic law, driving while drunk, acting aggressively toward other drivers, or becoming distracted at the wrong moment. However, it is not always prudent to name a negligent truck driver as the sole defendant in a civil claim.
The legal doctrine of respondeat superior may mean a trucking company is vicariously liable for their employee’s negligence. Naming a parent company as a defendant could allow for greater financial recovery, as these companies typically have more assets than individual truckers. If faulty truck parts or unsecured cargo contributed to a wreck, a skilled legal professional may also be able to pursue litigation against a negligent manufacturer or supplier. A Boca Raton attorney could investigate the cause of a tractor-trailer crash to help potential plaintiffs determine who they can and should name as defendants in a civil claim.
After establishing a trucker or secondary party’s negligence, injured plaintiffs can pursue compensation for the economic and non-economic forms of harm they suffered because of their accident. Examples of recoverable damages in these cases include:
All personal injury claims are subject to a statute of limitations, which dictates how long potential plaintiffs have to file a claim. While Florida Statutes § 95.11(3) historically gave injured people four years after sustaining harm to file suit, as of March 2024, new laws limit the statute of limitations to just two years. This deadline is the same even if damages will impact a survivor’s life for substantially longer. Guidance from a seasoned lawyer could be key to identifying and proactively seeking compensation for the losses caused by a Boca Raton truck wreck within this filing deadline.
Any time a vehicle that can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds collides with a passenger car, the outcome for people in the smaller vehicle is likely to be life-altering. After a collision with a tractor-trailer, the quality of legal counsel you retain could make a massive difference in the compensation you receive and how it will support your life going forward.
No matter where your case goes, you have assistance available from a skilled and tenacious Boca Raton truck accident lawyer. Call Aronberg & Aronberg, Injury Law Firm today to discuss your options.
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