If you suffered injuries in a semi-truck accident in Sarasota, FL, you could be entitled to financial compensation from the liable party. When you turn to our Sarasota truck accident lawyers for legal support, we work hard to fight for the fair compensation you are entitled to receive after a commercial vehicle accident. We pursue the costs of your medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses caused by the at-fault party.
At GED Lawyers, we believe the clients we represent deserve time to focus on their physical recovery. While you heal, our Sarasota personal injury lawyers get to work building a strong case file for you. We will identify the at-fault party, prove their negligence, and document the value of your injuries and the expenses that stem from them. Call our firm now to get started with a free consultation.
Our Sarasota Truck Accident Attorney Will Fight for Your Financial Recovery
Building a case for financial recovery after a commercial truck accident is a detailed and painstaking process. When you hire our truck accident team, we put the power of our entire legal team to work on your case. We will take on trucking companies and the companies that insure them, and we will do this while you focus on recovering from the accident.
When we lead your case for recovery, we will:
- Thoroughly investigate the accident’s cause to determine what happened, who was at fault, and how negligence contributed to this incident
- Determine if any violations of trucking regulations or service regulations occurred.
- Collect any forms of evidence that may support your truck accident claim
- Assess all your damages before assigning a dollar amount to your case
- Obtain your truck accident report and other case-supporting documents
- Locate and interview witnesses who can support your account of the accident
- Handle all communications with all parties in your case
- Negotiate with the insurance company for fair compensation
- Fight for your compensation at trial if we cannot settle your case outside of court
- Update you regularly on your truck accident case’s status
- Answer all your questions or concerns and explain relevant case law to you
We stop at nothing to build a strong case that compels the at-fault party to compensate you.
We Can Take Your Accident Case With No Upfront Attorney’s Fees or Costs
GED Lawyers’ accident attorneys are ready to work on your case. After a truck accident, especially one involving serious or fatal injuries and financial hardships, time is important as you seek the maximum compensation possible so that you can pay your bills.
We want you to get the legal representation you deserve, and we don’t want financial worries to stop you from calling us for help. We work on a contingency basis, which lowers the risk barrier for you. As we work on your case, we will not charge you any fees or costs.
We get paid only if we recover compensation for you, which will be a percentage of your settlement or court-ordered verdict. If you do not win your case, we do not get paid. We can explain more about how contingency works during your free consultation.
Our Sarasota Truck Accident Attorney Will Assess Your Recoverable Damages
Accurately calculating truck accident damages can be complex, and accident victims who suffered injuries, especially severe injuries, will likely find it hard to manage their cases as they focus on healing. This is where we come in. Our legal team handles injury cases like yours and can manage your legal matter for you against negligent commercial truck drivers and other liable parties.
Finalizing your costs or accepting a settlement too soon can mean you do not know or receive the actual value of your case. It takes time to obtain all the records, receipts, bills, and documents that prove the value of your injuries and related expenses.
Damages You May Be Entitled to After a Truck Crash
Our Sarasota truck crash attorneys can pursue economic damages and non-economic damages on your behalf. Economic damages can include:
- Medical care throughout your recovery
- Income losses and benefits, such as bonuses, commissions, tips, income from gigs, and other earnings
- Lost or reduced earning ability
- Property damage, including the repair or replacement of your vehicle
Non-economic damages are those we must assign a dollar amount because they do not have one. These include:
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Impaired quality of life
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of life enjoyment
We can also advise you if punitive damages could apply to your case. These are rare awards that a Florida court could award you if it believes the negligence in your truck driver case requires punishment.
Wrongful Death Damages
Our Sarasota wrongful death lawyer understands losing a loved one is hard and that seeking legal recovery during a difficult time is challenging. Our legal professionals are always here to help and guide you through the process. Only certain family members can seek recovery from these losses, and we can explain other laws involving wrongful death actions.
Some of the damages you can seek include but are not limited to the costs of your loved one’s final arrangements and the value of their lost domestic and financial contributions to your family.
At GED Lawyers, our Sarasota truck accident lawyer works hard to determine the monetary value of all your damages. We ensure your case includes all recoverable damages and is not undervalued or underpaid.
We Will Identify the Liable Party in a Truck Collision
At GED Lawyers, we know that determining liability in a commercial truck accident can be complex. In Sarasota, as in the rest of Florida, proving negligence is key to holding the responsible parties accountable. To do this, we focus on the four essential elements of negligence:
- Duty of Care: Commercial truck drivers, trucking companies, and other parties owe a duty of care to others on the road. This means they are obligated to follow traffic laws and industry regulations to ensure the safety of everyone they share the road with.
- Breach of Duty: A breach occurs when a party fails to uphold their duty of care. In trucking accidents, this could involve speeding, driving under the influence, failing to maintain the truck, or violating federal hours-of-service rules.
- Causation: It must be shown that the breach of duty directly caused the accident. For example, a truck driver falling asleep at the wheel due to fatigue may lead to a collision. Without this breach, the accident would not have occurred.
- Damages: Finally, the truck accident victim must have suffered damages as a result of the accident. This can include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or even wrongful death.
Evidence Is Essential After the Truck Collision
The evidence file our Sarasota personal injury attorney will compile for you will tell the story of your accident. It will allow our team and the at-fault party’s representatives to understand the cause and resulting costs of the collision.
Evidence in your truck accident could include:
- Medical records of any physical injuries
- Written prognosis of your condition
- Income records that show loss of earnings, missed work hours
- Truck accident report
- Photos and videos of the truck crash scene
- Witness statements
- The truck driver’s logbook, which can document if the driver violated their hours-of-service limit
- The drivers’ training, licensing, employment history, chemical test results, etc.
- Truck repairs and maintenance records
- Surveillance footage from a traffic camera or dashcam footage from the driver’s vehicle
- Data from the truck’s electronic data recorder
This information is challenging for accident victims to get on their own, so you can leave evidence collection to our legal team. We will ensure your case file is complete and your damages are accurately assessed.
Causes of Sarasota Truck Accidents
At GED Lawyers, we understand the devastating impact a commercial truck accident can have on your life. These accidents often result from negligence and include:
- Speeding: Truck drivers under tight deadlines may exceed speed limits, reducing their ability to stop or maneuver safely. Sarasota’s roadways, such as Interstate 75 and U.S. Route 41, have frequent slowdowns due to local traffic patterns during peak tourist season or during heavy rainstorms. Truckers who are speeding during these conditions put every other driver at risk of harm.
- Distracted Driving: Use of mobile phones, GPS devices, or eating behind the wheel can divert attention from the road.
- Driving Under the Influence: Alcohol, drugs, or even prescription medications can impair reaction times and judgment.
- Fatigued Driving: Violations of federal hours-of-service regulations often lead to drowsy or impaired driving, a leading cause of serious accidents.
- Reckless Driving: Tailgating, abrupt lane changes, or failure to signal increases the risk of collisions.
- Improper Maintenance: A failure to inspect and repair brakes, tires, or lights can lead to catastrophic accidents.
- Improperly Loaded Cargo: When cargo shifts or exceeds weight limits, it can cause trucks to overturn or lose control, endangering everyone on the road.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, it’s crucial to work with a firm that understands both state and local laws. At GED Lawyers, we have the experience and resources to hold negligent parties accountable. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss how we can help you recover the compensation you deserve.
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Sarasota Truck Accident?
In truck accident cases, the liable party could be:
- The truck driver
- The company the employee drives for
- The company that manufactured the truck or its parts
- The company responsible for loading the truck’s cargo
- The company responsible for repairing or servicing the truck or its parts
- A municipality responsible for caring for the site where the Sarasota traffic crash happened
- Other motorists, such as another driver, a bicyclist, a motorcyclist, or a pedestrian
Our investigation will reveal the at-fault party or parties and ensure we pursue compensation from the appropriate insurance company.
We Ensure Your Sarasota Truck Accident Case Meets Florida’s Statute of Limitations Deadline
The statute of limitations in your truck accident case can be complicated. The statute of limitations defines how long you have to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. In general:
- You have up to two years from the date of the accident to file your personal injury lawsuit, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11(3)(a).
- You have up to two years from the date of a truck accident fatality to file your wrongful death lawsuit, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11(4)(d).
When we represent you, we handle all the details important to your case, including the timely filing of your lawsuit. We work hard to settle your case out of court but will go to court without hesitation to obtain the best possible outcome for you.
Truck Accident Clients Recommend GED Lawyers
The law firm you choose to handle your truck accident case matters. When clients our team represented in the past share online reviews about our law firm, they say the following:
- Sebastian Lecaros: GED Lawyers are awesome…[They] worked very hard for me and helped prove something very important when the blame was being put on me. I couldn’t be happier with the help I received…they will work hard for you and…help you get back what was taken from you.
- Sandra Soefer: I think this law firm is fantastic! They go above and beyond, and the settlement was much higher than I expected. I thank the attorney Michael Westheimer, Esq. for this wonderful settlement and personal attention…I am truly grateful and…would highly recommend GED Lawyers!
Learn more about our client-focused practice and see our history of settlements and verdicts for the injury victims we represent on our case results page.
Contact Our Team to Get Started Today on a Truck Accident Case
A collision with a large truck can leave you frightened, hurt, and unsure of what to do. At GED Lawyers, our truck accident lawyer in Sarasota will help you build a strong case file that leads to financial compensation. We start with a no-cost, no-obligation review of your case.
Contact one of our truck accident attorneys in Sarasota to get started today.
