Side-Impact Truck Accidents in Miami

The immense size and weight of tractor-trailers can inflict devastating damage to passenger vehicles and can cause serious injuries and fatalities to innocent drivers and their passengers. Side-impact truck collisions in Miami are particularly dangerous, because the dynamics of the crash do not allow most collision avoidance technology systems to react quickly enough to avoid a crash.

If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a side-impact truck accident, attorneys at The Law Firm for Truck Safety can help you pursue compensation from the responsible driver and trucking company. We take a comprehensive approach, seeking recovery not only for medical and financial losses but also for physical, emotional, and psychological harm caused by the collision.

Holding a Negligent Truck Driver Liable for Damages

Side-impact truck crashes vary in nature and occur on many different types of roads in Miami. For example, T-bone accidents, where the front of the truck hits the side of another vehicle at a right angle, typically occur at intersections. Sideswipe collisions, where the side of the cab or trailer strikes the doors or side paneling of another vehicle, are more common on major highways such as Interstate 95.

Regardless of the specific scenario, under Florida law, a trucker could be financially liable for damagesIn a civil lawsuit, money designed to compensate an injured person. This includes economic damages (measurable financial loss like medical expenses) and non-economic damages (categories like pain and suffering or loss of love.) if they cause a collision by committing a moving violation, driving while impaired or distracted, or otherwise operating their rig irresponsibly. The at-fault partyA participant in a lawsuit. In a civil lawsuit, the party who sues is the plaintiff and the party being sued is the defendant. is responsible for:

• Medical bills
• Loss of income due to reduced working capacity
• Physical pain and psychological suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life

If you were involved in a collision with a negligent truck driver, our team can help you seek compensation for any injuries sustained.

What if a Side-Impact Truck Crash Causes a Fatal Injury?

In Miami, side-impact semi-truck collisions are often fatal for at least one person involved. In this instance, the individual named as the personal representative in the deceased’s will could file a wrongful deathA legal term referring to a claim against a person who can be held liable for a death. lawsuit on behalf of the decedent’s surviving family members.

This type of lawsuit could allow you to seek financial recovery for specific losses which you, or the decedent’s estate, have experienced or can expect to experience directly due to your family member’s premature death.

In the event of a fatal crash, Florida Wrongful Death Statute 768.21 outlines the types of damages that can be recovered, covering losses such as:

• For the decedent’s estate:
  • Lost accumulations of future earnings
• For the survivors:
  • Lost support and services
  • Lost companionship and guidance
  • Mental pain and suffering
  • Lost funeral expenses

Our team is here to discuss your legal options, help you understand what has happened to you, and work by your side throughout your legal proceedings.

Contact a Miami Attorney for Help With a Side-Impact Truck Collision Case

Being involved in an accident with a semi-truck can be a frightening experience. It can also be difficult to know what to do afterward. At The Law Firm for Truck Safety, our attorneys have experience handling cases involving side-impact truck accidents in Miami. We can help you explore your options for seeking civil recovery for your injuries or filing a wrongful death lawsuit in the event of a loved one’s death.

Contact our office today to arrange a consultation.