Largo Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer
Online shopping is popular in Florida and throughout the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, Americans spend more than $90 million every month on items purchased online. It’s no wonder there are so many trucks and vans on the streets of Largo and throughout Florida delivering packages to the people who ordered them.
Unfortunately, these delivery trucks get into a lot of accidents. Their drivers are pressured to deliver an extremely high volume of packages during their shifts and to do so at high speeds. As a result, they often drive too fast and take chances that put the people in other vehicles at risk of being hurt. In addition, a delivery truck or van weighs more than a passenger vehicle and can cause severe damage in a collision.
Compensation for Delivery Truck Accident Injuries in Largo May Be Life-Changing
If you were recently seriously injured in a delivery truck accident, you may be entitled to substantial compensation for your injuries. You can find out about your rights by talking to an experienced Dennis Hernandez Largo delivery truck accident lawyer. We are dedicated to helping accident victims who have been harmed by other people’s negligence.
Compensation we have won for our clients has changed many accident victims’ lives by giving them financial security and a sense of justice. For example, we recently won a $15 million jury award for a client injured in a crash that has changed his family’s outlook for the future. Let us put our experience and know-how to work for you.
Call us at 855-529-3366, or fill out the Free Case Evaluation form on our website. Our expert advice and legal services are free to you until we win your case.
Common Reasons Why Delivery Trucks Get into Accidents in Largo
A delivery driver’s typical daily shift may be as long as 10 hours. Because of the pressure they are under to meet their delivery quotas, which may include constant monitoring by their employers, drivers may keep on driving long after they get tired and should have taken a break to rest.
When delivery truck drivers get fatigued, they can nod off or fall asleep at the wheel. Even if they stay awake, their reaction time will be slower, and they are more likely to become distracted. According to the National Safety Council, fatigued drivers are three times more likely to be in a crash than well rested drivers.
In addition to being fatigued, delivery truck drivers are often distracted. They may be checking their destinations on their mobile devices or looking around, trying to find an address in an unfamiliar neighborhood. Drivers may go too fast, make abrupt turns, and come to sudden stops. Some delivery drivers lose control of their trucks because they are inexperienced and poorly trained.
The Dennis Hernandez Largo delivery truck accident lawyers leverage our resources, skill, and experience to thoroughly investigate our clients’ accidents and gather proof of negligence (fault). We will find out how your accident happened and who was at fault. We will then file a claim or lawsuit to hold the at-fault parties financially responsible for your injuries.
Common Serious Injuries Sustained in Delivery Truck Accidents
When a heavy delivery truck collides with a car, which is smaller and lighter, the people in the car are most likely to be severely hurt. If you have been seriously injured recently in a delivery truck crash, you know how much these accidents change people’s lives. You need and deserve help with your current and future expenses and losses resulting from your injuries.
Delivery truck accidents may cause severe injuries that require years or a lifetime of treatment. Examples of these injuries include:
- Burn injuries
- Internal organ injuries
- Single or multiple fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord injuries
- Injuries to extremities, which could necessitate amputation
- Lacerations
- Injuries to the face, neck, or shoulders
The more treatment and care you need for your injuries, the more compensation you may be able to receive. You may also be entitled to receive increased compensation if your injuries caused you to lose income and if they affected your quality of life.
A Dennis Hernandez Largo delivery truck accident lawyer will gather evidence and consult experts to build a convincing case showing your total need for compensation. Your lawyer will demonstrate what your needs and losses are now and what they are expected to be in the future. If you will need long-term care, have long-term or permanent disabilities or disfigurement, and have a lower quality of life, you deserve to be compensated for all of that. Receiving substantial compensation can help ensure that you will get the care that you need, now and in the future.
Finding the Liable Parties in a Largo Delivery Truck Accident Case
When you file a claim or lawsuit seeking compensation for your injuries, you’ll want to include all the parties whose negligence may have contributed to your accident. Identifying these parties can be complicated. They may include the delivery truck driver, the driver’s employer, the company whose packages the driver was carrying, the truck’s manufacturer, and the parties responsible for the delivery truck’s maintenance and repairs. An experienced Largo delivery truck accident lawyer will be able to identify and track down the negligent people and companies so that they can all be named as defendants in your case.
An Experienced Legal Team is Ready to Help You with Your Delivery Truck Accident Case in Largo
You deserve substantial compensation for your injuries, but you don’t have to seek it on your own! The dedicated Dennis Hernandez Largo delivery truck legal team will fight for your rights and help you every step of the way. We’ll:
- Thoroughly investigate your accident to identify the cause and all at-fault parties
- Gather evidence need to prove fault
- Amass evidence showing the full extent of your need for compensation
- Negotiate aggressively for you with the at-fault party’s insurance company
- Stand up to the insurance company’s lawyers and reps, and vigorously protect your interests
- Take the insurance company to court and fight to win, if they refuse to agree to a settlement that is what you deserve
- Keep you updated on progress on your case and be by your side every step of the way
At Dennis Hernandez, we never back down and we never settle for less than the full amount you deserve for your pain, suffering and losses.
Call us at 855-529-3366 or fill out the FREE CASE EVALUATION form on this page for the expert legal help you need!