Valrico Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer
People across the country are doing more and more of their shopping online. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Americans spend more than $90 billion buying things over the internet each month. This increasing e-commerce activity has created a huge need for delivery trucks to bring people’s purchases to their homes or workplaces.
In Valrico and throughout Florida and the United States, these delivery trucks have become a common sight on our streets and roadways. Unfortunately, delivery truck accidents have also become a common sight.
Truck drivers are often fatigued or in a rush because their employers pressure them to meet unreasonable delivery quotas. The drivers may sacrifice safety for speed, and sadly, the result is too often, a serious accident. Collisions between heavy delivery trucks and lighter, smaller cars can cause severe injuries to the cars’ occupants.
If you were recently seriously injured in a collision with a delivery truck in the Valrico area or anywhere in Florida, you may have the right to substantial compensation for your injuries. If the driver and/or another party (such as the driver’s employer or the truck’s manufacturer) were negligent, you may be entitled under Florida law to hold them financially responsible for your medical expenses, lost income, and other losses that your injuries caused.
Getting a free consultation with an experienced Dennis Hernandez Valrico delivery truck accident lawyer is the first step to finding out about your rights and pursuing a claim against the negligent parties. Call us at 855-529-3366 or fill out the FREE CASE EVALUATION form on this page to get started.
What Causes Valrico Delivery Truck Accidents?
Unfortunately, delivery truck drivers may drive negligently or recklessly because they have to hurry to meet their employers’ demands for the number of packages that should be delivered per shift. The drivers may not take rest breaks even when they are too tired to drive safely because they don’t want to take the time to stop. This puts everyone else nearby on the road at risk. Drowsy drivers are three times more likely to be in an accident than drivers who are not fatigued.
Delivery drivers may also cause accidents by speeding or breaking other traffic laws. They may drive while distracted, taking their eyes off the road to look at their phones, schedules, or house numbers. They may make sudden stops and turns if they overshoot their destinations.
In addition, many delivery drivers are inexperienced. There is a lot of turnover in the trucking industry, which creates a constant need to hire new drivers. Less experienced drivers are more likely to cause accidents. The problem is even worse if their employers don’t provide sufficient training.
For all of these reasons, truck drivers often cause accidents because they are negligent. If you were seriously injured in a collision with a delivery truck, and you and your lawyer can show that the truck driver or another party’s negligence contributed to the accident, then you may be entitled to substantial compensation.
The experienced Dennis Hernandez Valrico delivery truck accident lawyers have the knowledge, skill, and access to resources to find evidence of the other party’s negligence and then use that evidence to build a compelling case showing why the negligent party or parties should be held financially responsible for your injuries.
Call us at 855-529-3366 or fill out the FREE CASE EVALUATION form on this page to get started on your case.
Serious Injuries from Valrico Delivery Truck Crashes
In collisions between delivery trucks and lighter passenger vehicles, the driver and passengers in the lighter vehicles are often severely hurt. Common injuries include:
- Injuries to the lower or upper extremities that can be severe enough to cause amputation
- Spinal cord injuries, which may cause paralysis or loss of sensation.
- Internal organ injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Broken bones and fractures
- Head and neck injuries
- Cuts and lacerations, which are potentially disfiguring
The Dennis Hernandez Valrico delivery truck accident lawyers have the experience and access to resources to work with accident victims who have any type of serious injury. Our law firm has more than 25 years of successful experience demonstrating to insurance companies and juries the full extent of our clients’ injuries and their need for compensation for their current and future expenses and losses. Call us or submit the FREE CASE EVALUATION form on our website to get the powerful representation you need to win your truck accident case.
What Kind of Compensation Could You Receive for Your Delivery Truck Accident Injuries?
To receive compensation for your injuries, you and your lawyer have to prove that another party’s negligence caused or partially caused the accident, that you were seriously injured in the accident, and that you have suffered damages because of your accident injuries.
If you are eligible for compensation, the amount you receive could be substantial, depending on several factors, such as the extent of your physical injuries, the type of medical treatment you need, ad your ability to work. In general, however, you can be compensated for economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Medical expenses
- Lost income
- Diminished earning capacity
- Diminished quality of life
- Pain and suffering
- Mental distress, depression, and anxiety
- Your family’s loss of companionship, guidance and assistance
- Other damages recoverable under Florida law
The Dennis Hernandez Valrico truck accident lawyers have the experience, skill, and resources to demonstrate the full extent of the damages you have experienced and may continue to experience in the future. We will fight for the full, fair amount you deserve!
A Dennis Hernandez Valrico Delivery Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help You Get the Full Compensation You Deserve
The Dennis Hernandez Valrico delivery truck accident lawyers will guide you through the legal process every step of the way. We will protect your rights and fight for justice for you and your family. You can rely on us to:
- Investigate the accident thoroughly and gather convincing evidence of the other party’s negligence.
- Build a compelling case proving the other party’s negligence and showing the full extent of your need for current and future medical treatment, replacement for lost wages, and compensation for your pain, suffering, and other losses.
- Negotiate aggressively with the at-fault party’s insurance company on your behalf.
- Never settle for less than the full amount you deserve for all the damages you have suffered and may suffer in the future.
- Always be ready to put our litigation experience to work and win in the courtroom, if the insurance company doesn’t agree to the settlement you deserve.
At Dennis Hernandez, we never give in and we never give up! We fight for your right to full, fair compensation for your pain, suffering and losses.
Call us today at 855-529-3366 or fill out the FREE CASE EVALUATION form on our website to get started on your case. Our expert advice and legal services are free until you win your case.