If you or a member of your family was injured in a collision with a semi-truck in Miami, you may be entitled to financial recovery from the liable party. On your own, do you know whether to pursue the at-fault truck driver, the company that employs them, or the company that manufactured the truck? Contact a Miami truck accident lawyer by calling or completing our online contact form today.
When you prepare a personal injury case, you have to prove the at-fault party caused your injuries and that your injuries have a financial impact. Doing so will require time, attention, and evidence. At Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers, our team can help you prove the required legal elements of your case and compile the proof that you need.
You do not have to go through the legal process alone. Our personal injury team can help you navigate the compensation process and explain how Florida’s statute of limitations applies to your case. Contact Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers by calling (305) 944-2035 today.
You Have Four Years to File a Florida Personal Injury Lawsuit
You may be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit if you were injured in a semi-truck accident in Miami. Yet, one of the most important factors surrounding your case is the state’s personal injury statute of limitations. If you choose to move forward with a lawsuit but do not file it on time, you will not be able to file it at all.
According to Florida Statute § 95.11, you generally have two years from the day your accident occurred to file your personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party.
If your lawsuit is not filed on time, the at-fault party would not be responsible for covering your losses. If this happens, you would have to pay for your medical bills, lost income, and other costs of the accident on your own. The sooner you contact our personal injury team, the sooner we can get to work on your behalf. We can work to make sure that your lawsuit is filed on time.
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(305) 944-2035Your Lawyer Can Assess the Financial Impact of a Semi-Truck Accident
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), there were 4,136 fatalities in large truck accidents in 2018. Of these fatalities, 67% were the drivers and passengers in the smaller vehicles. If you or someone you love was injured in a semi-truck accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. You may also be entitled to file a wrongful death claim if you lost a loved one in a collision.
Some examples of damages you could be entitled to collect include:
- Current and future medical bills
- Current and future loss of income
- Physical disability and disfigurement
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional distress
- Property repair or replacement
Because no two semi-truck accidents are exactly alike, yours will create its own set of expenses and losses. When a member of our team represents your legal interests, we can help you assess the financial impact of the accident so that your damages are not undervalued or underpaid.
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We Can Help You Prove the Cause of the Collision
You should always file a police report after being involved in a car accident. This can work to start a paper trail that documents the incident, your injuries, and property damage.
Florida Statute § 316.066 notes that filing a police report after a car accident is mandatory if:
- Anyone was injured
- Anyone passed away
- There were any complaints of “pain or discomfort” from any party
- A vehicle needed to be towed from the accident scene
- The collision involved a commercial vehicle
The police report in your case could serve as a vital form of evidence.
Some information that this document can contain includes:
- The date, time, and location of the accident
- Descriptions of each involved vehicle
- The contact information for the at-fault driver
- The contact information for their insurance provider
- The contact information for witnesses to the accident
- The name and badge number of the investigating police officer
Your crash report might also contain diagrams that indicate points of impact and damage to your vehicle. A Miami semi-truck lawyer can help you prove the cause of the accident, the cost of your injuries, and their related expenses. Contact the case review team at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers by calling (305) 944-2035 today.
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We Can Help You Prove the Cost of the Accident
Following a car accident, you may have questions regarding the cost of your subsequent damages. A lawyer can review the information in your case to determine what your personal injury case is worth.
Your lawyer will examine:
- Vehicle repair bills or replacement estimates
- Copies of your medical records and bills
- Paycheck stubs or tax records
The information supplied by these items will help your lawyer prove the physical and financial impact of the accident. We encourage you to call Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers today to learn more.
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(305) 944-2035A Miami Semi Truck Lawyer Can Help You Get the Compensation You Deserve
If you or a loved one was injured in an accident between your passenger vehicle and a semi-truck in Miami, you may have the basis of a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit. A lawyer from Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers can provide honest, personal representation that can work to get you the money you deserve. We offer our help on a contingency-fee-basis. You do not need to worry about paying us anything upfront to get started. We only get paid our attorney’s fees at the successful conclusion of your case.
Contact Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers by calling (305) 944-2035. We can get started exploring your options for financial recovery today.
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