Due to the immense size and weight of large trucks, truck accidents commonly result in catastrophic personal injury or wrongful death to the occupants of other vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration (NHTSA), 12 percent of all traffic accident fatalities in 2005 involved large trucks. At the Law Office of McElyea, Santos & Barnard, our experienced truck accident attorneys are committed to serving serious injury victims. If you have been injured or a family member has been killed in a truck accident, it may be possible to bring civil charges against the liable parties. Contact our Orlando, Central Florida truck accident attorneys to schedule a complimentary consultation and case evaluation.
Victims of trucking accidents may be entitled to compensation for any resulting medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and property damage. Because it is always difficult to determine the most appropriate compensation for catastrophic injuries and the emotional distress that a truck accident can cause, it is important for victims to retain experienced legal representation. At McElyea, Santos & Barnard, our Orlando, Central Florida truck accident attorneys can fight for fair compensation on your behalf. Victims are entitled to compensation for:
In assessing and presenting your claim, our skilled attorneys will consider all aspects of your accident. We fight to ensure that victims receive fair compensation for any hardships they have suffered as a result of a truck driver's or trucking company's negligence. For a comprehensive case evaluation, contact our truck accident attorneys today.
In many truck accident cases, the truck driver may not be the only party legally responsible for the accident. To ensure that our clients obtain fair compensation for their injuries, our truck accident attorneys identify as many potential defendants as possible when developing a case. Possible liable parties include:
In some cases products, materials, or vehicles may have malfunctioned, justifying a product liability claim against a manufacturer.
If a truck driver is employed by a trucking or shipping company, then that company may be responsible for the driver's negligence. Establishing the liability of third parties in a truck accident can be difficult, particularly if the driver is an independent contractor associated with a larger company, which is often the case. For this reason it is important to have experienced truck accident attorneys working on your behalf.
The truck accident attorneys at the Law Office of McElyea, Santos & Barnard represent victims throughout the state. We work on a contingency basis, which means that if we do not obtain a favorable verdict or settlement, our clients to not pay any legal fees. Consultations with prospective clients are always free. Contact our Orlando, Central Florida truck accident attorneys today for a consultation. With our track record of impressive verdicts and settlements, we have gained a reputation for standing up to insurance companies and fighting for just compensation on our clients' behalf.
To schedule a free consultation, contact our Orlando, Central Florida truck accident attorneys.
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