Truck Accident

The trucking industry is critical to our nation's economy. Large trucks play an essential role in transporting food, equipment, and supplies throughout the country.

While you can be seriously hurt in a car crash, an accident that involves a large truck can result in devastating injuries. Trucks are considerably larger than passenger vehicles, but they also weigh significantly more, especially when transporting cargo. A truck's heavy load and massive size make it difficult for a truck driver to maneuver around obstacles or stop in enough time to avoid hitting another vehicle on the road.

If you are gravely hurt in a West Palm Beach truck accident, you may be dealing with immense pain from injuries. You may find yourself stuck with costly medical bills for your care. You may be frustrated because you can't work and have no way to pay for your household expenses.

You don't have to deal with the effects alone when you are hurt in a West Palm Beach large truck accident. By speaking with a West Palm Beach accident lawyer, you may discover that you have a legal right to pursue compensation when you have been hurt. At Wolfson & Leon, our West Palm Beach personal injury lawyers work tirelessly to help you get the justice you deserve. You can find out more by calling Wolfson & Leon today at (561) 997-7558 for your free and confidential case consultation.

As an accident victim, you may be unaware of your rights when you have been hurt. Take steps to protect yourself today by calling a West Palm Beach large truck accident lawyer as soon as you can. Find out what legal remedies could be available to you to recover compensation to pay for your injuries, repair damaged property, and recover lost income.

Trucking companies are in the business to make money, so they will do what they can to avoid making a payout when an accident happens. Or their insurance company may approach you with a fast settlement to keep their costs lower. But if you accept their offer without knowing what rights you have, you could find that the amount awarded is not enough to pay for your medical care. Your injuries could be worse than expected, or you may be out of work longer than planned.

A West Palm Beach truck accident attorney can help build your case. Wolfson & Leon handle all correspondence and phone calls on your behalf. We hire experts to help make your claim when your case needs outside testimony or analysis.

Beyond their massive size, large trucks pose dangers to motorists for other reasons. Sudden turns or high winds can make a large truck unstable and prone to rollovers. The separation between the cab and trailer increases their ability to jackknife. Even the cargo they transport can be dangerous if it is not appropriately secured or contains hazardous materials.

Since large trucks are typically on the road to conduct business, multiple parties may share responsibility for an accident. Defendants in a large truck accident may include one or more of the following:

• The driver
• The owner
• The manufacturer
• The owner of the cargo

Like other drivers on the road, a truck operator has a duty of care when running their truck. However, accident victims must prove negligence when a large truck is involved. This burden of proof makes engaging a West Palm Beach truck accident attorney critical to your case. Your accident lawyer may consider other factors, such as how often the company maintained the truck and if the vehicle has any defective parts. An attorney may also consider the driver's experience and the training they received from the company.

The excessive weight and large size of a truck can lead to devastating injuries when an accident occurs. If you were severely hurt in a West Palm Beach truck accident, you could be entitled to recover compensation to pay for:

• Medical treatment: Common medical needs include hospitalization, emergency room treatment, surgeries, doctor visits, medication, and medical equipment.
• Future care: Even after your initial recovery, your injuries may still affect your life. You may need continuing medical treatment or help at home to get around or do everyday chores.
• Loss of income: Since large truck accidents can cause extensive injuries, you may be unable to work as you recover. You could be reimbursed for lost wages. In addition, if the accident has permanently affected your ability to earn a living, you may be compensated for your loss of future earnings.
• Pain and suffering: You may be awarded compensation if you endure pain and suffering when you are hurt. These awards may also include the mental anguish or emotional trauma caused by the accident.

The Law Offices of Wolfson & Leon help people gravely injured in accidents get the justice they deserve. Our West Palm Beach large truck lawyers focus on getting accident victims the compensation they need to help them recover from their injuries.

Often, accident victims may avoid seeking legal advice because they think they can't afford it. They may accept any settlement offered or just deal with their financial loss. At Wolfson & Leon, you can speak with a West Palm Beach accident lawyer at no cost.

If you are wondering if you have a case or have questions about how the process of filing a lawsuit works, we invite you to call us today. And should you choose to pursue a lawsuit, you pay no legal fees unless we settle your case. Under this fee arrangement, you get the legal representation you deserve without worrying about how you will pay for it.

Wolfson & Leon proudly represents the residents of West Palm Beach and its surrounding communities of Riveria Beach, Greenacres, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach, Haverhill, and Lantana. Learn how Wolfson & Leon can help when you have been badly hurt by calling (561) 997-7558 today.