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Pasco County Truck Accident Lawyer

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If you have ever been in a car accident or fender-bender in the state of Florida, you might already know that Florida is a no-fault state when it comes to car accidents. However, in accidents involving large, commercial trucks, such as semis or 18-wheelers, the law is bit different.

It is important that you recover well and seek the council for a personal injury attorney that specializes in commercial truck accidents. You could qualify for damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain, and emotional distress.

A truck accident attorney in Pasco County will be able to help you determine your best course of action with a lawsuit. En Español.

No-Fault Limitations Exemption

The vehicles that fall outside of the no-fault limitations rule in Florida are:

  • 18-Wheelers
  • Big Rigs
  • Semi-Trucks
  • Tractor Trailers

Because of the size and weight of these vehicles, the traffic accidents they cause tend to produce more damage and are often more lethal than average car accidents. These large trucks are more prone to tipping over, losing traction on the road, and having trouble stopping.

As a result, these accidents may affect several individuals. For those involved, this typically means a messy lawsuit with a company that will try to settle for as little as possible.

Fighting a Corporation

Pasco County truck accident lawyers are very familiar with the rules and regulations that truck drivers are required to follow. There are state and federal guidelines that must be followed precisely. A truck accident lawyer will research and review what guidelines the company is using to ensure:

  • The guidelines are current
  • The guidelines are being followed
  • Guideline procedures are being monitored and tracked
  • Those infracting the guidelines are being held accountable

If a truck accident attorney finds that the guidelines are not be strictly adhered to, it is often an easier case for the plaintiff. Some of the guidelines that can be expected to be reviewed include: mandatory driving, sleeping, off-duty schedules, and mechanical maintenance such as brakes, tires or rims, etc., drug use, overloading the trucks, improper hiring practices.

However, in some cases, the guidelines being followed are less of a problem and it is more of the guidelines themselves (such as adhering to only the state and federal minimums across the board). Ideally, meeting with a Pasco County personal injury lawyer that specializes in commercial truck accidents is the best place to start.

Establishing a Claim

In most cases, in order to ensure you have a pursuable claim against a commercial truck company or driver, you will want to meet with an attorney. A Pasco County lawyer that has a record of not only fighting commercial truck companies – but also winning the cases, will have the most experience available to determine if your case is simple or difficult, or if it would even be worth your time.

In many cases, you can meet with a Pasco County truck accident attorney who will tell you what you should settle for when working with the company’s representative. You can often use your meeting with the attorney as leverage to get your case closed quickly at the amount you deserve.

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