Side-impact truck accidents in Orlando can cause catastrophic injuries and fatalities. When you suffer losses in a truck accident, contact the attorneys at Colling Gilbert Wright—also known as The Florida Firm.
We are a well-established firm of personal injury lawyers with a stellar record of success. Many of our clients come to us as referrals from colleagues and former clients. They trust us to advocate fiercely and always keep the client’s best interests top of mind.
How Do T-Bone Crashes Usually Happen?
Side-impact accidents typically occur when the driver of one of the involved vehicles fails to honor right-of-way rules. This type of accident often happens at intersections. When a truck hits the side of a smaller passenger vehicle, it can crush it and severely injure or kill the occupants; when a passenger vehicle runs into the side of a truck, it can cause an underride accident, in which the force shears the top of the passenger vehicle as it slides under the truck.
A sideswipe is another type of side impact crash. These often happen when a truck is unaware of a smaller vehicle in its blind spot and makes contact with the vehicle when merging or changing lanes.
Negligence is almost always a factor in a side impact crash. Our Orlando attorneys will review police reports, witness statements, and any available video recordings of the accident to obtain evidence showing that the truck driver or trucking company was negligent and liable for your injuries.
Permanent Injuries Are Common After Side-Impact Collisions
Side-impact crashes often occur at high speeds, making them extremely dangerous. When one vehicle is much larger than the other, as when a truck and a passenger vehicle collide, the smaller vehicle can be totaled and its occupants severely injured.
If your loved one was killed in a side-impact truck crash, you may have the right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the trucking company. If you or a loved one was badly injured, you can bring a legal claim for financial compensation. Our truck accident lawyers represent people in Orlando who sustain severe injuries such as:
- Disfiguring or blinding facial injuries
- Complex fractures and nerve damage that lead to permanent partial or total loss of function
- Internal injuries and organ damage
- Severe burns
- Spinal cord injuries
- Moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries
Other significant injuries also may meet the threshold to bring a lawsuit under Florida law.
When you bring a lawsuit and can prove the trucking company is liable, you can collect compensation for your injury-related expenses to date and reasonably anticipated future expenses or losses. You can claim damages for the changes in your lifestyle and quality of life. Our firm has a long track record of obtaining generous verdicts and settlements for clients injured in truck accidents.
Understand the Time Limits for T-Bone Truck Crash Claims
Truck accidents come within Florida’s no-fault system, so if you are hurt, you will submit your initial claim to your PIP carrier. If your injuries are serious as defined by the no-fault law, you can sue the party responsible for the wreck.
Florida Statutes § 95.11 allows you two years from the accident date to file a lawsuit claiming damages. If your child was hurt in the wreck, they have until their 20th birthday to bring a lawsuit, but you can file on their behalf within the two-year deadline. It is usually advantageous for the parent to sue while evidence is readily available and witnesses’ memories are fresh.
When you engage an Orlando attorney at The Florida Firm soon after the truck accident, our staff can help you with many issues that may arise during your recovery. if you need referrals for specialized medical or rehabilitative care, we can arrange them. We also have staff who can help you with any financial concerns while you are recovering, including negotiating payment arrangements with your healthcare providers and helping you complete applications for disability and other public benefits.
Contact a Lawyer to Pursue Compensation After a Side-Impact Truck Wreck in Orlando
When trucker negligence causes harm, you can hold the trucking company responsible. Colling Gilbert Wright provides skilled representation to victims of side-impact truck accidents in Orlando. We do not accept fees or expenses until we resolve a case in your favor, so contact us today at no risk.