I was injured in a Florida truck crash. Why do I need a West Palm Beach truck accident lawyer?

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Last year, there were more than 10,000 commercial truck accidents in Florida. About 3,000 of these accidents involved tractor-trailers. Because of their large size, tractor-trailer accidents often involve serious injury or death.

If the driver of the truck was at fault for the accident, you may think you don’t need a West Palm Beach truck accident lawyer. However, it is rare for a Florida truck accident victim to get a fair settlement without legal representation.

A trucking company’s highest priority is to protect its profits. Damages from a Florida trucking accident can easily exceed $100,000. Trucking companies do not want to pay this kind of money to Florida truck accident victims. 

While you are still at the accident scene, the trucker’s insurance company is already sending its own representatives to search for evidence that will help them protect their case, and perhaps to pin the blame on you. Trucking company investigators have even been known to interfere with police investigations.

You need someone on your side who is familiar with the state and federal regulations that govern truck drivers and trucking companies. A West Palm Beach truck accident attorney will conduct his own investigation. He will examine the accident scene, police reports, medical records, and trucking company logs to find the evidence necessary to protect your Florida accident injury claim. 

If you have questions about the rights of Florida truck accident victims or would like to discuss your own injury claim, contact David Glatthorn at 888-340-2620. When you call, request your free copy of David Glatthorn’s book, The Florida Accident Workbook: Tools, Tips & Tactics to Resolve Your Injury Claim.