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FLORIDA TRUCK Accident LAWYER

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Carolina Nunez, Esq. is a Florida truck accident attorney at The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A.

ā€‹With our personalized service, we have helped clients feel heard and understood after an truck accident.

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How Can Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Help Me After a Truck Accident in Orlando / Truck Accident in Daytona Beach?

You might be wondering -- how can a truck accident lawyer help. a lawyer is there to represent your rights, not the interest of the insurance company.

If you or your loved one has been injured in a Florida truck accident through no fault of your own, you might be overwhelmed by mounting expenses and unexpected losses. It is possible to recover damages from after a truck accident to compensate you for your economic and noneconomic losses.

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Orlando truck accident attorneys and Daytona Beach truck accident attorneys at The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A., may help in identifying potential sources of recovery and aggressively work on your behalf to maximize the financial compensation after a semi-truck accident. If you've been in a truck crash in Daytona Beach / truck crash in Orlando -- call us today and ask for Attorney Carolina.

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ā€‹The Florida truck accident and injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A. may identify all potential sources of recovery and aggressively work on your behalf to maximize the financial compensation after:

  • Orlando Truck Accident

  • Daytona Beach Truck Accident

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Understanding FLORIDA Truck ACCIDENTS and Semi-Truck Accidents 

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there is a higher volume of large trucks on the nation’s highways now than ever before. With an increased volume of traffic, there are more large truck accidents, killing thousands of victims and injuring tens of thousands every year. In 2024, the FMCSA reports that 4,025 fatal crashes involving large trucks occurred, resulting in the deaths of 4,679 people. Another 92,000 trucks were involved in injury crashes, resulting in injuries to 124,000 people. 262 people were killed in Florida truck accidents in 2024.

  1. Truck speeding: Driving above the speed limit or too fast for road conditions.

  2. Automobile speeding: Cars driving above the speed limit, contributing to the crash.

  3. Distracted driving: Activities such as texting, eating, or using a GPS while driving.

  4. Improper securement of truck loads: Failing to properly secure cargo, leading to load shifts and accidents.

  5. Drugs and alcohol: Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

  6. Failure to obey traffic control signals: Ignoring stop signs, red lights, and other traffic signals.

  7. Poorly maintained equipment: Not performing regular maintenance on the truck, resulting in mechanical failures.

  8. Defective truck parts: Using faulty or worn-out parts, leading to accidents.

  9. Improper lane changes: Changing lanes without signaling or checking blind spots.

Even if you do not initially think that you have been injured, you should still seek medical examination because some truck accident injuries may take hours, days, or even weeks to show symptoms. 

 

If your Florida truck crash injury is serious, it is critical you seek medical care immediately and hire a specialized Orlando FL truck accident lawyer to ensure that the insurance policies involved do not give you trouble when it comes to your medical bills. 

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Negligence in
FLORIDA TRUCK Accident Cases

Negligence refers to the failure to exercise reasonable care, which results in harm to another person. In the context of truck accidents, negligence means that a truck driver or trucking company did not act with the level of caution that a reasonable person would have under similar circumstances.ā€‹

To prevail in a Florida truck crash negligence claim, plaintiffs must prove the following elements:

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  1. Duty of Care: The defendant (truck driver or trucking company) owed the victim a duty of care to exercise reasonable care and caution.

  2. Breach of Duty: The defendant violated the duty of care.

  3. Causation: The breach of the duty of care caused the accident and the plaintiff’s injuries.

  4. Damages: The plaintiff suffered injurious and financial harm as a result.

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The Orlando FL semi-truck accident attorneys at The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A. may analyze your losses and provide you with an estimated range of values within which any settlement offer should fall. This can help you to evaluate any offers that are extended to you so that you can make a better-informed decision.

 

While your Orlando or Daytona Beach truck accident attorney may work hard to help you to secure a fair settlement, it is sometimes difficult to reach an agreement through negotiations. If that happens, the Florida truck accident lawyers at The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A. may litigate aggressively on your behalf against the negligent driver up to and through a jury trial. If you prevail at a trial, the jury will determine the amount of damages to award in each category of your economic and noneconomic losses.

DAYTONA BEACH TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYER
ORLANDO TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYER
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ā€‹Getting help from a knowledgeable Florida truck accident attorney as soon as possible after an injury or fatal truck accident is crucial to protect your rights. If you or your loved one has been injured or killed after an Orlando truck accident or Daytona Beach truck accident, don't settle for less and hire an experienced team. The Florida truck accident attorneys at The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A. will guide you throughout the process and work to help you to build the strongest case possible.ā€‹

If you've been injured in a Florida truck accident near Winter Park, Orlando, Daytona Beach, Stuart, Gainesville, or the surrounding areas in Florida -- our team of skilled truck crash attorneys at The Law Offices of Carolina Nunez, P.A. are here to help. We specialize in a variety of Florida personal injury cases: including Florida car accidents, Florida motorcycle accidents, Uber / Lyft / Turo / rideshare accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, truck accidents, slip and falls. With our extensive experience and dedication to our clients, we'll fight tirelessly to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free Florida truck accident consultation and take the first towards getting your life back on track.

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