Ft. Lauderdale Truck Accident Attorney
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I work with an attorney?
An attorney can help you get the compensation that you need if you have been seriously injured in a truck accident. The Law Offices of Spingarn & Associates, P.A. is a legal group dedicated to providing injured individuals with experienced representation in all types of personal injury cases in Florida. With the help of a lawyer who is intimately familiar with the Florida legal system, you can maximize your chances of recovering the maximum compensation.
What are my rights if I have been injured in a large truck accident?
Depending upon the circumstances of your Florida truck accident case, you could have the legal right to file a lawsuit against the trucking company, individual or other entity involved in the accident in order to recover compensation. Everyone has a legal right to be treated equitably and fairly. When someone’s negligence causes injury, they need to be held liable.
What are the common causes of truck accidents?
Driver fatigue, negligence, drunk/impaired driving, speeding, brake failure, inclement weather are all common causes of accidents. The number of accidents involving large trucks would drop greatly if every single truck driver and truck company made sure to follow federal and state laws regarding trucking – and if the drivers would follow basic driver common sense. If you were injured due to another person’s negligence, a Ft. Lauderdale area truck accident lawyer can help you.
How much can I expect to receive in compensation?
Every case is different. When you meet with an attorney at the Law Offices of Spingarn & Associates, P.A., you will be able to discuss your case and give the necessary information. Depending upon how injured you are, the effects of the injury, the severity of the medical problems and various other factors, you could receive varying amounts of compensation. Mr. Spingarn’s ultimate goal is to recover you the maximum compensation for any and all economic and non-economic losses you have experienced due to your accident.
What are common injuries resulting from truck accidents?
Traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, accidental amputation, burns, contusions, broken bones, sprains, tendon damage, internal organ injuries and other injuries are frequently treated as a result of an accident with a large truck. Many of these injuries can be classified as catastrophic, meaning that medical professionals do not believe that the victim will fully recover.
Can I obtain compensation for non-economic losses?
Depending upon the circumstances of your case, you may be able to recover compensation for such non-financial losses as loss of enjoyment of life, pain, suffering, emotional trauma, mental suffering and more.
How many large truck accidents occur in Florida every year?
The Fatality Analysis Reporting System and the Motor Carrier Management Information System show that the number of large trucks involved in fatal and non-fatal crashes in Florida in 2007 was over 4,500. Injury crashes numbered at 2,799.
Contact a Ft. Lauderdale Truck Accident Lawyer at the Law Offices of Spingarn & Associates today if you have been injured in a truck crash. Mr. Spingarn serves injured clients throughout Miami-Dade County, Broward County and Palm Beach County.