18 WHEELER AND PASSENGER VEHICLE FATALITIES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIMS

A wrongful death is an unnecessary death that is (usually) the result of the negligence of another person or a company. Causes of a wrongful death can include drunken or reckless driving, unsafe or defective products, a criminal act, medical negligence, or some other catastrophic event. A wrongful death claim is usually brought by the family and/or beneficiaries of the person who died. Passenger vehicle and 18 wheeler accident fatalities often bring about wrongful death claims. While damages can never compensate for the loss of a loved one, a central Florida wrongful death lawyer can assist those involved in an 18 wheeler or passenger vehicle accident. A lawyer from our firm can review your case and help you and your family obtain the financial support you need to get your lives back on track. Families of persons killed as the result of truck driver or trucking company negligence may be eligible for damages caused by loss of wages, medical expenses, and loss of companionship.

There are specific laws governing trucking company negligence, vehicle codes that apply only to truckers and trucking companies, and special training and licensing requirements for commercial drivers. Because of this, wrongful death and personal injury claims against truck drivers and truck companies are usually easier to win. This means that families of passengers who have been injured or killed are more likely to obtain compensation for their loss.

Trucking companies are aware of this fact, however, and hire accident investigators to report to the scene as soon as they learn there has been a crash. Their experience and skill in truck accident investigation gives trucking companies an unfair advantage. While the families of accident victims are trying to make hospital arrangements and recover emotionally, trucking companies and their lawyers are carefully planning their defense. It is important that victims in central Florida have a capable wrongful death lawyer on their side. Although 18 wheeler and passenger vehicle accident fatalities are always traumatic, they shouldn't be compounded by an unfair claims settlement.

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CONTACT A CENTRAL FLORIDA WRONGFUL DEATH LAWYER

Allowing commercial and passenger vehicle crash fatalities to be settled without thorough investigation and just compensation sends the wrong message to trucking companies. Our central Florida firm can match you with a wrongful death lawyer with experience and compassion. Together, we can make it clear to trucking companies that we will not tolerate their negligence.

Contact Timothy H. David, P.A. in Florida for an evaluation of your 18 wheeler or passenger vehicle accident case. A lawyer at our firm can advise you of your legal options. To learn more about the laws governing commercial vehicles, browse our resources for victims’ compensation, get answers to big rig and truck accident questions, and see how trucking company negligence can be responsible for an injury or fatality on the highway.