What is considered a commercial vehicle?

Commercial vehicles can encompass any vehicle used for business purposes. Company cars can constitute commercial vehicles, even if their make and model would generally classify them as a passenger car. Vehicles used for business purposes must be covered by commercial auto insurance in Florida. Often, commercial vehicle crashes involve large trucks, vans, or construction work vehicles used for business. Large commercial vehicles pose an increased risk of severe injuries resulting from a crash and may also be required to carry additional insurance coverage under state law.

What are the most common causes of commercial vehicle accidents?

The underlying cause of a commercial vehicle accident is often negligence on the part of at least one party involved. Our work vehicle accident attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, most commonly represent victims injured in crashes that result from one of the following negligent acts: Distracted driving, including texting and driving, as well as grooming or eating behind the wheel Drunk driving or other forms of impaired driving Fatigued driving, especially for truck drivers working long hours or driving long distances Aggressive, careless, or rushed driving conduct Speeding Tailgating Violations of traffic safety laws, including disobeying traffic signs and signals and failing to yield Poor or improper maintenance of the commercial vehicle Unsafe loading of cargo Inadequate hiring or training practices on the part of the company that employs the truck driver Vehicle defects and mechanical failures arising out of defective design or manufacturing or improperly performed maintenance services Road conditions and environmental hazards, including the dangers present in a road construction site Large commercial trucks take both more time and more distance to come to a stop. They also have large blind spots. If a collision occurs between this large vehicle and a smaller passenger car, the truck is likely to do considerable damage to the vehicle it strikes. These are all realities that the driver of any commercial vehicle needs to be aware of.

What compensation can I receive from a commercial vehicle accident lawsuit?

In a claim or lawsuit seeking compensation, your commercial truck accident attorney can pursue monetary damages for all harms and losses recognized under state law. These damages can include the following: Medical expenses beyond the limits of your PIP coverage, including costs of emergency care, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, medications, and rehabilitation therapy Projected future medical costs if your injuries are expected to affect your life on a long-term basis Lost wages you incurred because your injuries kept you from working Declines in future earning potential due to permanent aspects of your injuries Non-economic damages like disfigurement, pain and suffering, and a decrease in your quality of life Part of the value professional work vehicle accident attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, bring to your claim is identifying and documenting all of your damages, including future losses. We aim to ensure that the compensation we get for you makes you financially whole and addresses all of the harm you have suffered.

How much will a truck accident lawsuit cost me?

Injured victims often worry that they can’t afford to hire a commercial truck accident lawyer and pursue a claim for compensation. The team at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. ensures that’s not the case for Florida accident victims. We offer free initial consultations through which you can find out your legal rights and options and get your questions about the claims process answered. Our firm represents injured victims on a contingency fee basis. Instead of having to pay upfront for legal services, hoping that your claim will be successful enough to recover more money than you have spent on the case, you’ll pay nothing upfront for our legal assistance. In contingency fee representation, your attorney doesn’t charge you an hourly fee or a monthly retainer. Instead, you will only ever have to pay a percentage of the settlement or verdict your accident lawyer succeeds in getting for you.

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Work Vehicle Accident Attorneys in Tallahassee, FL Committed to Workplace Safety in Leon County, Wakulla County, Jefferson County, Gadsden County, and Throughout Florida

The largest, most dangerous vehicles on the road are commercial vehicles. If you have been injured in a crash with a tractor-trailer, a delivery van, or a heavy-duty construction truck, it’s clear that the damages you suffered are significant. What may not be clear is how you can recover the compensation you deserve. The Tallahassee commercial vehicle accident lawyers at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. fight for the rights, money damages, and future of the injured.

Getting the help you need begins with a complimentary consultation. Contact us today to have your case reviewed at no cost.

Commercial Vehicle Accident Injury Claims in Tallahassee, FL

Under Florida’s no-fault insurance system, your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage is intended to pay your accident-related medical bills. However, given the severity of commercial vehicle accident injuries, it’s not unusual for your medical bills and lost wages to exceed the limitations of your PIP coverage. Our seasoned Tallahassee commercial vehicle accident lawyers can help you establish the severity or permanence of your injuries and, if applicable, pursue compensation from the parties at fault for your injuries.

How Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. Can Help

In crashes with work vehicles and other types of commercial vehicles, the serious injuries that result aren’t the only complicated aspects of the case. Commercial vehicle claims tend to encompass issues of multiple defendants, commercial auto insurance policies, and other complex factors. These legal nuances make it important to put your claim in the hands of experienced work vehicle accident attorneys in Tallahassee, FL.

Types of Commercial Truck Accidents We Can Handle for You

People often think of commercial vehicles as encompassing mainly heavy-duty work trucks, but other vehicles used for commercial purposes, including passenger cars, also involve matters of commercial auto insurance coverage.

The Tallahassee commercial vehicle accident lawyers at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. assist clients with injury claims arising out of accidents involving all forms of commercially insured automobiles, including:

Tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, and 18-wheelers
Tow trucks
Dump trucks
Log trucks
Forklifts
Other types of construction vehicles
Farm trucks
Delivery vans and trucks, including UPS, FedEx, and Amazon Prime trucks
Box trucks
Taxis

If you sustained injuries in an accident with any vehicle used for business purposes, whether average-sized or large, you need the guidance of knowledgeable Tallahassee commercial vehicle accident lawyers. The size of the vehicle isn’t the only factor that complicates claims involving trucks, delivery vans, and other commercial vehicles. These cases are complex in terms of liability and insurance coverage. Both the driver and their employer are likely to face some liability for the collision, as well as potentially other parties.

Experienced attorneys can evaluate the circumstances of a commercial vehicle accident to recognize and begin building cases against the full range of potential defendants.

Handling Complex Cases for Victims of Commercial Vehicle Accidents

Personal injury claims that involve commercial vehicle accidents present both challenges and opportunities.

Challenges in commercial vehicle injury claims include:

Identifying all potential defendants and proving their liability
Seeking compensation for the extensive damages commercial vehicle crashes can cause
Conducting the thorough investigation needed to fully evaluate the cause of the accident and the role of negligence

Despite the difficulties, injury claims involving commercial vehicles also offer an opportunity for seriously injured victims to recover more compensation.

For one thing, you may be able to hold multiple defendants accountable for your damages. Often, liable parties may include the vehicle driver and the trucking company, construction company, or employer, as well as potentially the owner of the truck and trailer and the manufacturer of any defective vehicle components.

Under Florida state law (Section 627.7415 of Florida Statutes), commercial motor vehicles may be required to maintain additional liability insurance coverage.

The amount of additional insurance coverage a commercial vehicle may have to maintain depends on the size of the truck. While trucks weighing between 26,000 and 35,000 pounds have to maintain $50,000 in insurance coverage per accident, those weighing upward of 44,000 pounds are required to purchase $300,000 in commercial coverage.

Understanding the nuances of commercial auto insurance law requires the assistance of Tallahassee commercial vehicle accident lawyers. We draw on our extensive experience, our resources, and our network of experts to win complex cases involving commercial vehicle accident injuries.

Investigating Commercial Vehicle Accidents and Establishing Negligence

As our Tallahassee commercial vehicle accident lawyers investigate your crash and begin working to establish negligence, we will review aspects such as:

The truck driver’s qualifications and driving history, including whether they have a commercial driver license (CDL)
The hiring practices the truck driver’s employer used, including whether the employer conducts background checks and routine audits
The company’s training procedures for drivers
Whether company policies regarding truck drivers’ hours of service align with safety regulations and whether drivers regularly adhere to these policies
Any company policies on safe driving conduct, including whether the company actually enforces these policies
Records of maintenance, inspection, and repairs of the commercial vehicle involved in your accident
Any history of prior traffic violations, accidents, or violations of safety regulations that could help establish a pattern of negligent conduct

The evidence we gather through detailed investigations, including the services of expert witnesses when appropriate, allows us to build a strong claim for compensation on your behalf.

Why Choose Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A.?

Clients throughout the state choose us as their work vehicle accident attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, for our experience, comprehensive knowledge of Florida law, and committed approach to securing fair compensation for the injured.

A Century of Combined Legal Experience

The team of Tallahassee commercial vehicle accident lawyers has over 100 years of combined experience practicing law. We have assisted clients with more than 10,000 cases and cultivated a proven record of success.

Extensive Knowledge of Florida Law

Our longstanding commitment to the Florida community and knowledge of state law, including the no-fault auto insurance system and the laws that apply to commercial vehicle insurance, make us well-suited to handling a complicated work vehicle injury claim for you.

We don’t merely practice law in Florida. Our attorneys graduated from the Florida State University College of Law and are active members of the Tallahassee community.

Dedication to Giving Each Case Our All

Why do the attorneys at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. fight tirelessly to recover compensation for every client? We know there’s way too much at stake not to put your needs first. We build your case for success from the start because the compensation we secure for you is critical for your future, ensuring that you can afford your medical care and support your family when you’ve been out of work.

Contact the Tallahassee Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyers at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. Today for a Free Consultation

In the aftermath of a serious commercial vehicle collision, you need skilled guidance and legal support to move forward with your case and your life. Having the right legal counsel advocating for you can make all the difference.

For help from work vehicle accident attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, contact Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. online or call us today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Vehicle Accident Claims in Tallahassee and Throughout Florida

Commercial vehicles can encompass any vehicle used for business purposes. Company cars can constitute commercial vehicles, even if their make and model would generally classify them as a passenger car. Vehicles used for business purposes must be covered by commercial auto insurance in Florida.
Often, commercial vehicle crashes involve large trucks, vans, or construction work vehicles used for business. Large commercial vehicles pose an increased risk of severe injuries resulting from a crash and may also be required to carry additional insurance coverage under state law.
The underlying cause of a commercial vehicle accident is often negligence on the part of at least one party involved. Our work vehicle accident attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, most commonly represent victims injured in crashes that result from one of the following negligent acts:
Distracted driving, including texting and driving, as well as grooming or eating behind the wheel
Drunk driving or other forms of impaired driving
Fatigued driving, especially for truck drivers working long hours or driving long distances
Aggressive, careless, or rushed driving conduct
Speeding
Tailgating
Violations of traffic safety laws, including disobeying traffic signs and signals and failing to yield
Poor or improper maintenance of the commercial vehicle
Unsafe loading of cargo
Inadequate hiring or training practices on the part of the company that employs the truck driver
Vehicle defects and mechanical failures arising out of defective design or manufacturing or improperly performed maintenance services
Road conditions and environmental hazards, including the dangers present in a road construction site
Large commercial trucks take both more time and more distance to come to a stop. They also have large blind spots. If a collision occurs between this large vehicle and a smaller passenger car, the truck is likely to do considerable damage to the vehicle it strikes. These are all realities that the driver of any commercial vehicle needs to be aware of.
In a claim or lawsuit seeking compensation, your commercial truck accident attorney can pursue monetary damages for all harms and losses recognized under state law. These damages can include the following:
Medical expenses beyond the limits of your PIP coverage, including costs of emergency care, diagnostic tests, surgical procedures, medications, and rehabilitation therapy
Projected future medical costs if your injuries are expected to affect your life on a long-term basis
Lost wages you incurred because your injuries kept you from working
Declines in future earning potential due to permanent aspects of your injuries
Non-economic damages like disfigurement, pain and suffering, and a decrease in your quality of life
Part of the value professional work vehicle accident attorneys in Tallahassee, FL, bring to your claim is identifying and documenting all of your damages, including future losses. We aim to ensure that the compensation we get for you makes you financially whole and addresses all of the harm you have suffered.
Injured victims often worry that they can’t afford to hire a commercial truck accident lawyer and pursue a claim for compensation. The team at Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. ensures that’s not the case for Florida accident victims. We offer free initial consultations through which you can find out your legal rights and options and get your questions about the claims process answered.
Our firm represents injured victims on a contingency fee basis. Instead of having to pay upfront for legal services, hoping that your claim will be successful enough to recover more money than you have spent on the case, you’ll pay nothing upfront for our legal assistance. In contingency fee representation, your attorney doesn’t charge you an hourly fee or a monthly retainer. Instead, you will only ever have to pay a percentage of the settlement or verdict your accident lawyer succeeds in getting for you.

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