Truck Accident Lawyer in Fort McCoy, FL

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When a truck driver causes a collision and serious injuries, a Fort McCoy truck accident lawyer from our firm has the experience and knowledge you want on your side. We can help you understand the applicable laws and hold the driver or their employer accountable.

Our Fort McCoy personal injury lawyers can fight for every dollar your truck accident cost you. We have represented injured Florida accident victims since 1971. Learn more about what we can do for you during a free consultation with our team. Contact us now to get started.

What Recoverable Damages Will a Fort McCoy Truck Accident Lawyer Pursue for Me?

The recoverable damages in a truck accident case depend greatly on your injuries, expenses, and losses. Florida requires drivers to carry personal injury protection (PIP) insurance policies that payout to cover medical bills and a portion of lost income up to the policy limits, generally $10,000.

When injuries are serious, victims can pursue a fault-based claim or lawsuit. This is common in truck accident cases since the size and weight of these tractor-trailers often leave occupants of other involved vehicles with significant or even catastrophic injuries.

When we pursue a fault-based auto insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit for our clients, the recovered damages often include:

Economic Damages: These are the current and future financial expenses and losses you experienced, such as medical bills, lost income, vehicle repair or replacement, and other costs.
Non-Economic Damages: This includes your intangible losses due to your accident and injuries, such as physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life.
Wrongful Death Damages: If your loved one passed away due to their injuries, our Fort McCoy wrongful death lawyers can help you and your family seek justice and compensation through an insurance claim or lawsuit. We may need to petition the court to name you or a loved one a personal representative (the only person allowed to sue for wrongful death in Florida).

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Our Fort McCoy Injury Lawyers Handle Truck Accident Cases for Clients

At Meldon Law, our team of injury lawyers knows how badly you and your family need to recover the compensation from this accident and your injuries have cost you. We will handle your case like it was our own because recovering your losses and getting justice is the key to healing. Your payout plays a critical role in getting care for your serious injuries and protecting your family’s financial future.

We won’t back down. We will aggressively fight to develop the most compelling case possible and demand fair compensation from the trucking company or the insurance carrier representing them. Throughout this process, we will be here to ensure you have all the facts you need, know what to expect, and understand all aspects of your case.

By reviewing our settlements and verdicts in similar cases, you can see that we have the skill, experience, and knowledge to manage even the most challenging truck collision cases. Consider these recent outcomes:

$4,250,000

Golf Cart Accident

Our client tragically lost his life when a distracted golf cart driver crashed into our client while he was riding his bicycle. Our client was an avid cyclist and was riding his usual route when a golf cart made a left turn and cut across our client’s bike path. The impact of the collision was so severe that our client was knocked off his bicycle into the air and landed in the roadway. Due to the golf cart driver’s failure to adhere to standard traffic regulations and exercise due caution, our client was tragically killed. Our office is pursuing a wrongful death action on behalf of the surviving family.

$1,450,000

Motorcycle Accident

A woman on a motorcycle was hit by a car that resulted in leg amputation below the knee.

$1,250,000

Pedestrian Accident

A female pedestrian was hit by a car that was pulling out of a parking lot that resulted in lower back surgery and a spinal stimulator implant.

$995,000

Car Accident

When hit by a driver of a Ford Credit company who ran a stop-sign at an intersection of a highway causing – multiple cervical fractures, a frontal lobe brain injury, a right shoulder injury, and a right broken arm.

$950,000

Golf Cart Accident

Our client was enjoying an afternoon riding in a golf cart when another golf cart t-boned our client’s cart. Our client suffered significant injuries resulting in permanent disfigurement of her feet, hands, and TBI’s. Our firm was able to successfully settle this matter pre-suit for our client for $950,000.00.

$500,000

Traumatic Brain Injury

Our client was severely injured in an intersection crash. She suffered two (2) significant “jolts” – the first from when she was T-boned in the intersection, and the second from when the original impact caused her to strike a utility pole. The crash caused highly painful low back injuries, initially forcing the client to undergo aggressive pain management, including radiofrequency ablations (nerve burning). A highly compelling, emotional video was prepared featuring testimony from the client and her Aunt about the mental, emotional, and physical problems the client has faced since the crash. The case settled pre-suit for $500,000.00.

$500,000

Car Accident

Our client was a driving on a curved road in a residential neighborhood in South Florida at midnight when he was struck head-on by a high-performance sportscar traveling at a very high rate of speed. One of the witnesses to the crash was a U.S. Army Officer who saw the sportscar literally “fly through the median” prior to striking our client’s vehicle. Fortunately, the at-fault vehicle initially struck bushes and knocked over a palm tree prior to the collision, otherwise the injuries to our client most likely would have been fatal. A life care plan for the client was prepared by a highly qualified, well respected certified life care planner hired by our firm, and ultimately, the case settled for $500,000.00.

$450,000

Motorcycle Accident

Our client was preparing to stop when the car driven behind them failed to notice and crashed into the rear of our client’s vehicle. The hit was of such force that it knocked our client’s vehicle into oncoming traffic where he ultimately came to a stop in the ditch on the opposite side of the road. Our client suffered catastrophic injuries. The case ultimately settled pre-suit for $450,000.00.

As a contingency fee firm, we never charge our clients upfront costs or fees. We get paid from the settlement or award we recover for you, never from your pocket. Contact us today to learn more. We will answer your questions and assess your legal options during your free consultation with our team.

Our Fort McCoy Lawyers Understand Liability in a Truck Accident Case

Liability in commercial vehicle accident cases is not straightforward. While negligent drivers are generally at fault for the serious injuries they cause, they are typically not the only liable party in a truck accident.

A legal doctrine known as respondeat superior makes their employer vicariously liable in many cases. They can also be directly liable under some circumstances. This means we generally pursue a case against the trucking company instead of just an individual commercial truck driver.

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Steps Our Fort McCoy Truck Accident Lawyers Take to Build Your Case

Even though the truck driver might not be the only liable party in your truck accident case, we still need to have strong evidence showing their negligence caused the crash. This requires us to investigate what occurred and gather as much evidence as possible.

Acting quickly to enlist our help is crucial in truck collisions because the trucking company possesses most of the evidence necessary to hold them accountable. We need to act as soon as possible, generally by sending a spoliation letter to demand it preserve data from the truck’s computers and other evidence in the case.

Once we have documentation to show what happened and who is liable, we can negotiate or litigate the case and present the evidence to support our case.

When Should I Call a Fort McCoy Truck Accident Attorney?

Call our team as soon as you can after your injuries are stable. We can assess your case and explain how we will help today. When you contact us while still receiving care, we will ensure you can focus on your health and rehabilitation. We will begin building your case and protecting your rights immediately.

Florida law sets a two-year deadline to sue based on injuries or wrongful death under Fla. Stat. § 95.11. However, we must know about your case with time to investigate what happened and develop a strategy to hold the liable party accountable.

See What Our Fort McCoy Truck Accident Team Can Do for You

Meldon Law provides free, confidential case evaluations for truck collision victims and family members who lost someone in a crash. We can assess your legal case and discuss your next steps, including how one of our Fort McCoy truck accident lawyers can help you get justice. Contact us now to learn more.