Delivery Truck Accident Lawyers Vero Beach

After a delivery truck accident, the most important thing that you can do is to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Getting medical care is important, as it will allow you to get the right diagnosis and treatment. It will also establish a connection between the crash and your injuries.

When you can do so, you should contact a Vero Beach delivery truck accident attorney for a free consultation. During this appointment, you will get a chance to tell your story. Your lawyer will then offer you legal advice and give you a ballpark estimate of the value of your case.

Like other types of personal injury claims, delivery truck accident lawsuits are usually based on a theory of negligence (which is another way of saying carelessness). Legally, negligence is defined as the failure to use the level of care that a reasonable person would use in a similar situation – such as by speeding or running a stop sign. In some cases, a lawsuit may be based on intentional or reckless conduct, such as drunk driving.

If you can demonstrate that the at-fault driver was negligent, then you may be able to recover financial compensation for your losses. Under Florida law, employers can be held financially responsible for the actions of their employees acting within the scope of their employment. This means that you can typically file a lawsuit against the driver’s employer, including big companies like UPS, Amazon, FedEx, and even Uber.

The process usually starts by sending a demand letter to the at-fault party’s insurance company. A demand letter contains three parts: (1) a factual description of when and how the accident occurred; (2) a legal argument as to why their insured was responsible for the accident; and (3) a demand for financial compensation (damages). Insurance companies usually respond to demand letters with a counteroffer.

In a personal injury case, you may be able to recover money for all of your losses, including both direct financial losses (economic damages) and intangible losses (noneconomic damages). This includes compensation for property damage, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, medical expenses, future medical treatment, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, emotional trauma, scarring, and disfigurement.

If the at-fault driver or their employer acted intentionally or recklessly, then you also may be entitled to punitive damages – which are designed to penalize a wrongdoer instead of compensate a victim. For example, if a trucking company hired a driver with a history of drunk driving accidents and that person caused a crash, their recklessness could lead to an award of punitive damages. In fatal truck accident cases, the victim’s surviving family members may be able to file a wrongful death claim to recover money for their losses.

The vast majority of personal injury claims – including delivery truck accident cases – are resolved outside of court. The parties are often able to negotiate a fair settlement. However, if the insurance company refuses to offer a settlement that compensates you for all of your losses, it may be necessary to file a lawsuit to get the compensation that you are entitled to under the law.