While semi-trucks, tanker trucks, and other large vehicles are vital for transporting goods across Florida and beyond, their size and weight can cause serious injuries to other drivers when they are involved in an accident.
If you were injured in a commercial truck accident that was caused by another party’s negligence, a Kissimmee personal injury lawyer from Bogin, Munns & Munns may be able to recover compensation for your injuries, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. With over a century of combined experience, we can take on even the most complex cases.
Contact a Bogin, Munns & Munns team member today to find out how our Kissimmee truck accident attorneys can help you.
Compensation We Can Recover in a Truck Accident Case
If we are able to prove that the responsible party is liable for your injuries, you may be able to recover the following damages in a truck accident case:
- Ambulance fees and emergency room treatments
- Costs of current medical care, medications, therapies, and more
- The estimated future costs of all medical care
- Lost wages
- Reduced ability to earn, if the accident forces you to change professions or reduce working hours
- Property damage, especially to your vehicle
- Pain and suffering, including both physical and emotional distress
- Reduced quality of life, if you have lost your ability to care for yourself or to engage in your favorite activities
If your family member passed away in a Kissimmee truck accident, you may be able to pursue a different set of damages in a wrongful death lawsuit:
- Funeral expenses
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of companionship
Bogin, Munns & Munns can tell you more about what compensation may be available to you based on the specifics of your case, including how serious your injuries are and how much money you have lost or expect to lose.
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Hiring a Trucking Accident Lawyer in Kissimmee to Manage Your Case
When you hire Bogin, Munns & Munns to handle your personal injury case, a Kissimmee truck accident lawyer from our firm can take care of a variety of legal tasks on your behalf. This may include:
- Answering your questions, providing legal advice, and discussing possible outcomes of your case
- Communicating with insurance companies and all other involved parties, so you do not have to
- Managing all legal deadlines and paperwork
- Producing evidence of the responsible party’s liability
- Producing evidence of the extent of your damages
- Negotiating with the responsible party’s insurance company for a settlement offer
- Taking your case to trial at the appropriate Osceola County civil court if they are not willing to make a fair offer
In short, our legal team can handle any task that is required to keep your case on track and pursue fair compensation while you concentrate on recovering from your injuries.
For more information on how we may be able to work on your unique case, call Bogin, Munns & Munns. All our callers will receive a free consultation where we can answer any legal questions you may have about your rights and responsibilities.
Above all else, we want you to know that you are not alone in your fight for justice.
The Benefits of Hiring a Truck Injury Lawyer in Kissimmee
You do not want to hire just any lawyer after a commercial truck crash. You want a firm that prioritizes your needs and provides creative, innovative representation at a fair price. Bogin, Munns & Munns can do that.
In addition to managing your entire case, we offer the benefit of local knowledge and insight. We have an office right here in Kissimmee, on the John Young Parkway.
A local office provides many advantages for truck accident victims:
- You do not have to travel far—and certainly not all the way to a law firm on the coast—to find the right attorney.
- You will know we are familiar with local conditions, including road hazards that can endanger drivers and laws that may affect your case.
- We can respond quickly to your call and start collecting evidence right away.
- We are also familiar with local courts and judges, so we know how the local legal system functions and how to make it work to our clients’ advantage.
- We are a part of your community and have a vested interest in keeping it safe, which gives us an extra incentive to fight hard against liable parties that endanger our neighbors.
We also offer legal advice in Spanish and Portuguese, if you are more comfortable in either of those languages.
Finally, our legal team consists of over 40 attorneys with many different areas of focus. In other words, no matter what your case brings—if there are multiple liable parties, if you are dealing with a catastrophic injury or wrongful death, and even if you want to file for Social Security Disability benefits for your accident-related injuries—we can handle it.
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Liability in a Truck Accident Case
As with any motor vehicle accident, truck accidents can be caused by a variety of errors, including mechanical failure, vehicle malfunction, distracted driving, and other forms of negligence.
In truck accidents that are caused by the negligent actions of the truck driver, the driver’s company may be named as the liable party.
Other times, employer negligence in screening drivers, loading and maintaining their vehicles, or following industry regulations could establish their liability in a truck accident case.
Because of these variables, determining fault in truck accident cases may sometimes prove to be tricky. If you hire Bogin, Munns & Munns to represent you, a Kissimmee lawyer from our firm can investigate your case and determine who the liable party is. We are not afraid to take on any party that is liable for causing you harm.
Evidence of Liability in a Truck Accident Case
For your case to succeed, you will need evidence that proves the following four statements all apply to your situation:
- The truck driver or other liable party had a responsibility to behave in a legal, reasonable, and cautious manner.
- The liable party behaved negligently or recklessly (e.g., they ran a red light, failed to maintain the truck, or ignored a federal trucking regulation).
- This negligent or reckless act was the main or only cause of your truck crash.
- Your truck crash is the source of all of the damages you are now seeking.
The evidence we gather in your defense may include:
- Obtaining eyewitness testimony
- Gathering video evidence of the accident, such as any dashcam footage, cell phone videos, or traffic camera footage
- Examining police reports from the Kissimmee Police Department and first-person statements from those involved in the accident
- Looking at forensic evidence gathered from the scene and black box data (if the truck was equipped with an electronic logging device)
- Calling upon the services of a crash scene reconstruction expert who can show how the accident occurred
- Analyzing company records to determine how the trucking company hired and trained workers and maintained vehicles, or if they have a history of ignoring regulations and safety complaints
- Requesting copies of your medical records to demonstrate the extent of your injuries and the types of treatments your doctor has deemed necessary
- Reviewing any other paperwork in your possession, including bills, receipts, paystubs (to establish prior income levels), and communications from the insurance company
The types of evidence available vary from case to case. Our legal team knows how to identify and obtain every possible piece of evidence to strengthen your case file.
How to File and Obtain a Truck Accident Report in Kissimmee
Florida law requires you to report any accident that causes injury, death, or at least $500 worth of property damage. By filing a timely report, you not only obey the law, but you also create an invaluable piece of evidence that our legal team can use to help prove your case.
There are several ways you can file a report. The preferred method is to call the police from the accident scene. If you are unable to do this—for example, if you were unconscious and woke up in the hospital—you can contact the police at a later time.
When you do speak to the police:
- Answer their questions without providing any speculation or information they do not ask for
- Provide brief, honest answers to every question
- Do not try to conceal or downplay what happened
It may take the responding officer up to ten days to complete their investigation and file their report. At that point, you will have the option of purchasing a copy of the police report.
We can help you do this if you have not already done so. The process of obtaining your report may depend on which authority responded to your crash:
- The Kissimmee Police Department asks that you check to make sure the crash occurred within city limits before submitting a request online.
- The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office requires you or your representative to show ID and pay a small fee before they will release your records. They also impose a 60-day deadline for requesting the report.
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Steps to Take if You Are Involved in a Truck Accident
Our Kissimmee law firm recommends taking the following steps after a truck accident:
Seek Medical Care for Your Truck Injuries
Make sure that you see a physician after your accident. This could mean:
- Visiting an emergency room like the one at AdventHealth Celebration
- Going to an urgent care center
- Scheduling an appointment with your regular doctor as soon as possible
Even if you do not think your injuries are very severe, prompt medical care can allow for potentially important documentation to take place. A medical evaluation can create a link between the accident and your injuries that may become evidence in your case.
During and after your visit, make sure to keep any documents related to your visit. These should include bills, documents dealing with your diagnosis, and more.
Keep Evidence From the Accident
Keep all evidence you were able to collect from the scene of the accident. This can include photos or videos, witness contact information, and the truck driver’s license and insurance information.
Use Caution When Communicating With Accident Insurance Companies
The responsible party’s insurance company may reach out to you following a truck crash to discuss your case. Use caution when speaking with insurance agents, as they may be able to use your statements against you to reduce or deny your claim.
There are a number of tactics the insurer might use to reduce your payout, including:
- Asking for a recorded statement
- Monitoring your social media accounts for anything that seemingly undermines your claim
- Undervaluing your case
- Pushing you to accept a fast settlement
- Refusing to negotiate or to respond to your communications
Our personal injury lawyers are accustomed to dealing with the insurance companies and working hard to get them to offer an appropriate settlement. We can provide advice on how you can protect your rights.
If you have any questions about your legal rights in these cases, Bogin, Munns & Munns can answer them. A representative is standing by now for your free consultation.
Kissimmee Truck Accident Lawyers by Your Side
Truck accidents, like all motor vehicle accidents, are very chaotic and unpredictable events, so it can be difficult to know where to turn next. If you are wondering how to proceed after your accident, contact Bogin, Munns & Munns today.
We offer a free consultation to victims of negligence. A member of our team can discuss your accident and your legal options. Find out how one of our trucking accident lawyers in Kissimmee can protect your future.
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