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Our Naples truck accident attorneys want to make it as easy as possible for you to take your losses to court after a roadway accident. That’s why our team helps you break down the question of accident liability in the days immediately following your collision.
You don’t have to accept a trucking company’s lackluster support when recovering from the consequences of a driver’s or trucking company’s negligence. When you collaborate with our team, you can demand financial support that covers the whole of your losses.
Viles and Beckman is here for you and ready to put the force of our expertise behind your case.
The Forces Behind Naples Truck Accidents
When you walk away from a truck accident with a driver, it’s natural to hold the driver accountable for your losses. In many cases, the evidence in your accident may even indicate that the driver’s negligence is the source of your losses.
However, there are legislative rulings surrounding these truck accidents that can make it more difficult for you to hold these parties accountable for their supposed negligence. In the case of truck accidents, you have to contend with the driver’s relationship to the delivery company.
Because trucking agencies may attempt to deny an employee’s full-time position with their company, be prepared to research the company’s hiring policies. Our attorneys can prevent an institution from miscategorizing an employee to avoid taking responsibility for your losses.
Establishing a Relationship Between a Trucking Company and Your Accident
For example, independent contractors or agency employees may operate independently from the larger company. This means that, when holding them accountable for your losses, your lawsuit should name them directly.
This is not the case in instances involving full-time, on-duty employees. If you can prove that the party in question was considered on the clock and under a trucking company’s protection at the time of your accident, you can bring a complaint against a corporation.
The party that you bring your lawsuit against can change to what compensation you may be entitled. It can also determine if your demands for compensation can be met. Before you dial back your request, though, let our team step in. We can investigate your claim of liability and make sure your lawsuit targets the right party.
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You Can Pursue a Naples Truck Accident Claim
Pursuing a truck accident claim isn’t as difficult as it may seem – particularly not when you have an experienced attorney on standby. The Viles and Beckman team have experience bringing these cases against both trucking agencies and independent drivers. To start off the process, you need to bring paperwork establishing the details of your case. This can include:
- Proof of a violated duty of care
- Proof of losses
- Evidence establishing the status of a truck driver at the time of an accident
You can submit this paperwork alongside a statement naming a particular party liable for your roadway losses. You must, however, have evidence preserved to back your claim. You’ll have the opportunity to elaborate on this evidence if your case moves forward, but presenting it alongside your complaint tells a county clerk that you’ve done your research.
The forms of evidence you can submit to prove the aforementioned points can and should be varied. You can request bystander testimonies as well as the opinions of expert witnesses. A Naples truck accident attorney can also document any physical evidence at the scene of the accident. Your own testimony, however, can be the central feature in the paperwork you submit.
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Naples Truck Accident Claims Help You Request Compensation for Your Accident Losses
Recovering from an accident with a truck driver can be expensive. Your injuries and property damage can bite into the money you’d put away for other purposes. Instead of digging into your savings, though, you can use a truck accident claim to recover damages equal to or exceeding the losses you endured.
Our team helps you gather the evidence you need to request all the following and other losses in the wake of an accident with a truck driver:
- Medical expenses
- Property damage
- Lost time at work
- Reduced wages
- Essential at-home care
- Emotional distress
- Pain and suffering
- PTSD and/or related therapeutic treatment
- Wrongful death
- Loss of consortium and/or companionship
You can discuss the economic value of your losses during an initial case consultation. Our team can then apply multipliers to the sum of your losses to stand in for the value of your non-economic damages.
Click To ContactOur Team Helps You Submit Essential Documents Within Florida’s Statute of Limitations
You have a limited amount of time to act in the wake of an accident with a truck. The statute of limitations in Florida puts a cap on the amount of time in which you can compose a case against either an individual or the delivery company at large.
Fortunately, Florida’s personal injury statute of limitations tends to be more generous than that offered in other states. According to Florida Statutes § 95.11, accident survivors have four years from the day an accident takes place to bring a truck accident complaint forward in civil court.
Even so, that four years can pass far faster than you anticipate. If you’re struggling to keep up with your filing deadlines, our truck accident injury lawyers in Naples can help you get your paperwork in order.
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Truck Accident Lawyers in Naples Advocate for You
Contending with the legal complexities of a truck accident can leave many victims wondering whether or not the effort is worth it. Instead of trying to parse the question of liability on your own, contact a truck accident lawyer in Naples for guidance. Our team can take over your case and give you every opportunity to fight for financial compensation.
Viles and Beckman offers combined decades of experience when approaching your truck accident case. For more information about how our attorneys can approach your case, contact us today. You can schedule a case consultation with our team over the phone or through our online contact form.
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