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Frequently Asked Truck Accident Questions

If you or a loved one was involved in a truck accident, you may have many unanswered truck accident questions about who is liable for the collision and how best to proceed in defending your legal rights.

Some truck accident FAQs have been compiled here to help you get some answers.

The statute of limitations refers to the length of time in which an accident victim has to file a claim. These time limits vary from state to state. In Florida, personal injury and wrongful death claims must be filed within four years. Therefore, Florida accident victims must file within four years from the date of injury or the date of discovery of the injury. However, it is important to file a claim as soon as possible, as the likelihood of a favorable outcome is greater when the claim is filed in a timely manner.

If your truck accident questions entail the statutes of limitations on filing a claim, contact us at 1 (855) 722-2552. We can answer all your questions.

Speaking with an experienced truck accident attorney can help you determine what your legal rights are and if you may be entitled to compensation for your suffering. It is best to contact an attorney as soon as possible after a crash so you can provide details on what occurred. Your attorneys will also need time to investigate the accident scene, contact witnesses and obtain the accident report in order to build a strong case in your favor.

The state of Florida recognizes comparative negligence in the case of motor vehicle collisions. Comparative negligence means that the accident liability is determined by comparing one driver’s negligent actions with the other driver’s. However, if the accident victim is over 50 percent responsible for the crash, no compensation will be recovered.

If you believe the other driver was at fault for the accident, contact our law firm. We can help you determine if you are entitled to file a claim. Fill out a contact form to get started.

In addition to truck accidents being more severe, the litigation involved in a truck collision is often much more complex. There are a number of additional rules and regulations regarding truck drivers, trucking companies, and any other elements unique to commercial driving. Therefore, in the case of a truck accident, the trucker, the trucking company, and a number of other entities may be held liable for the collision.

Federal regulations state that truck drivers are limited to operating their vehicles for a specified number of hours each day before stopping to sleep. However, many trucking companies have unrealistic deadlines, which creates pressure to drive longer than the specified time limits. When evaluating possible federal violations, a driving log will play an essential role in how much the trucker did or did not contribute to the crash.

Truck accident FAQs often involve liability. “Bobtail” insurance, also known as non-truck liability coverage, is a voluntary type of coverage that covers a truck driver who is involved in a crash while the driver is not delivering goods or contracted with a delivery company.

Depending upon the situation, the trucker is not always found at fault for a jackknife accident. For example, if the trucker was forced to jackknife in order to avoid a more severe crash, they are likely to not be held liable. Every situation is different and it is important for victims to discuss the details of their accident with an experienced lawyer. If your truck accident questions involve liability, contact Gordon & Partners for a free case review by calling 1 (855) 722-2552.

A common truck accident question is if a person needs to seek medical care. Injuries are not always obvious after an accident and some symptoms may not appear until days after the incident. Due to this delay, all accident victims are encouraged to immediately seek medical treatment after a crash. In addition to the health and safety threat, medical documentation is a critical element in a truck accident claim.

If you have been the victim of a serious truck collision you may be entitled to compensation for property damage, medical bills, lost wages, loss of quality of life and more.

At Gordon & Partners, we believe that an educated driver is a safe driver. With this in mind, we constantly create informational guides to keep our clients informed. Information such as this truck accident FAQ has proven to make the legal aftermath of a motor vehicle collision much easier to understand.

If you or a loved one has suffered injury in a truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Our truck accident lawyers are ready to help you fight for your rights.

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