Port Charlotte Truck Accident Lawyer
If you or your loved one has been injured in a truck accident in or near Charlotte County, you may be entitled to substantial compensation from a large trucking company and other liable parties. Our dedicated Port Charlotte truck accident lawyers have been protecting you and your family since 1979, and we aren’t intimidated by big truck companies. We refuse to back down until you get the compensation you deserve.
Commercial truck accidents can lead to long-term hospitalization, permanent disabilities, or even the death of a loved one. Truck accident claims can be confusing in light of Florida’s no-fault accident laws and complex questions about who is responsible for damages, but you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Our caring and compassionate team of attorneys is dedicated to helping those who need it most. Call our Port Charlotte office today at (941) 291-0457 and learn how Farah & Farah can help you and your family.
Why Hire Our Port Charlotte Truck Accident Attorneys
After a truck accident, the trucking company will send a team of lawyers and investigators to the accident scene to look for evidence to use against you. You need a team of skilled attorneys working for you who will do the same thing, and that is what you can expect from our truck accident lawyers in Port Charlotte.
We have recovered over $2 billion in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our injured clients, often from large corporations like trucking companies that thought they could use their wealth to put injured accident victims at an unfair disadvantage. Our results are no accident. Caring, understanding, and hard work are how we win.
We Put Clients First
We put clients first, and that is more than a cliche at Farah & Farah. Our client-centric approach shines through in everything we do:
- Our attorneys work as a team rather than competing, so you get the combined talents and experience of our entire law firm.
- Our open-door policy provides an open line of communication with your team at any hour of the day, anywhere you choose.
- We provide highly skilled legal support while helping with your other needs, such as finding the right doctor and scheduling appointments.
A Small Firm Experience With Big Firm Results
We know Charlotte County and understand the legal climate in Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and the surrounding areas. Our Port Charlotte personal injury law office is small enough for our attorneys to form close working relationships with clients and offer them personalized support. Yet they have access to our large statewide law firm, giving them every resource needed to go toe-to-toe with large trucking corporations and come out on top. Contact us today, and let Team Farah go to work for you.
What Our Clients Say
We regularly receive unsolicited testimonials from our clients about the caring support, hard work, and results we get for them. Below are just a few examples:
“I was in an automobile accident and was very scared of what to do next. I called a couple of lawyers, but Farah & Farah were the most personable and seemed that they would fight for me. They made it possible to attend physical therapy and any other doctor appointments. My Attorney was Robert Bonner and his legal assistant [was] Sejla. Mr. Bonner always kept in touch with me with any updates. He fought for me and won the best possible outcome I could've received. I'm very pleased with the outcome, and if I ever do need counsel, I won't hesitate to call them again.”
“The case manager contacted me the same day. She went through the information I had available from the accident, asked about my insurance and medical coverage, and gave me an honest assessment of what I could potentially expect. She advised me of next steps I should take and a timeline of when I could expect to hear back from her. Farrah and Farrah did everything they could to get me help after my accident.”
“This was my first time ever being in an accident, and Farah and Farah made the process so easy. I would like to thank my case manager, Phil, for doing such a great job. I recommend Farah and Farah 100%. These guys are professionals and know what they’re doing!”
Our Big Truck Lawyers in Port Charlotte Can Handle Any Type of Truck Accident Claim
Charlotte County has its share of tractor-trailer accidents each year. In 2023 alone, 11 people were injured in commercial vehicle accidents in the county, and three died.
Truck traffic in Charlotte County is increasing, thanks in part to the online shopping boom over the past several years, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. Amazon, FedEx, and UPS trucks add significant traffic to US-41 and I-75, in addition to the high volume of semis, garbage trucks, and work trucks already on the roadways.
No matter what type of truck accident caused your injuries, we are here to help you get through this. We handle the following types of truck accident cases and more:
- Rollover accidents
- Right turn accidents
- Left turn accidents
- Rear endings
- Tire blowouts
- Underride accidents
- Jackknife accidents
- Delivery truck accidents
- Dump truck accidents
- Cement truck accidents
- Tow truck accidents
- Garbage truck accidents
- Hazardous material truck accidents
- Fatal truck accidents
We have the experience, resources, and stamina to go against big trucking companies when you or your loved one has been injured in a truck accident in the Port Charlotte area. Call us today at (941) 291-0457 to get started.
Multiple Parties May Be Liable for Your Truck Accident Injuries
Liability in a truck accident injury claim is more complex than in other types of accidents. Most commercial truck drivers are employees who don’t own the trucks they drive. Large trucking companies often own the truck, employ the driver, or both. If a truck driver’s negligence causes an accident, the trucking company may be liable for the truck driver’s negligence, even if the trucking company wasn’t negligent. This type of liability is known as vicarious liability.
Trucking companies can also be held liable for their own negligence. Commercial trucks must comply with state and federal laws that don’t apply to other types of vehicles. For example, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA, requires trucking companies to perform background checks on all drivers before hiring them, train drivers appropriately, and maintain safe vehicles. They must also limit the hours a driver is on duty. Trucking companies that violate the law are liable when an accident results and causes an injury.
Truck drivers and trucking companies aren’t the only parties that may be liable for a truck accident. The following parties may also be liable:
- The manufacturer of defective truck parts
- A negligent truck maintenance company
- A company that loaded the cargo
- Another driver
- A government entity that fails to maintain safe roads
Shared Fault in a Truck Accident in Port Charlotte
The fault doesn’t always fall 100 percent on one party. Multiple parties, including both drivers, may share responsibility for a truck accident. Florida’s modified comparative negligence law allows you to recover damages if you aren’t more than 50 percent at fault. However, your compensation will be reduced in proportion to your share of the blame.
For example, if you were 10 percent at fault and sustained $100,000 in damages, your compensation will be reduced by $10,000. Your net compensation would be $90,000. However, you cannot recover anything if you are 51 percent or more at fault. Thus, insurance companies are incentivized to find as much fault with you as possible. If an insurance company can find you at least 51 percent at fault, it gets off scot-free.
"Truck accidents aren’t like car accidents; they're different. These cases are harder to win because trucking companies rush to the scene to protect their interests. You need someone to protect you. Our lawyers specialize in truck accidents. We know the federal trucking regulations, and we can gather the evidence needed to hold them accountable like log books and safety inspections. Our knowledge and experience can make all the difference."
You Don’t Have To Accept Fault
If an insurer or the police claim you are at fault for a truck accident, don’t let it stop you from contacting our knowledgeable truck accident attorneys. The findings of the insurance company and even law enforcement may not be accurate. We will work hard to prove you are less than 51 percent at fault so you can recover compensation, and we won’t let the insurance company short-change you by assigning you more blame than you deserve.
The insurance company may use the police report against you but in Florida, police reports cannot be used against you in court to establish fault, even if you received a ticket. We work with world-class forensic experts and investigate truck accidents from every angle. We can overcome the findings of law enforcement and the insurance company with the quality of evidence we gather. Call us today at (941) 291-0457 for a free case evaluation, regardless of whether you have been found at fault or think you are at fault.
What Types of Compensation Can I Recover in a Truck Accident Case in Port Charlotte?
You may be eligible to recover significant economic and non-economic damages following a truck accident.
Recoverable economic damages include medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage. If the truck accident left you with long-term or permanent disabilities, your damages may include compensation for your projected future medical expenses and lost earning capacity.
Non-economic damages you may be able to recover include compensation for pain and suffering, scarring, disfigurement, loss of bodily functions, emotional distress, and other subjective damages.
If your loved one died in a truck accident, your family may be eligible for wrongful death damages, such as loss of financial support, loss of inheritance, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, loss of parental guidance, and other financial and emotional losses.
If you have clear and convincing evidence of deliberate misconduct or gross negligence by the driver or the trucking company, you may also qualify for punitive damages, which aim to punish the defendant and deter others from similar conduct. Punitive damages awards in Florida can be as high as $500,000 or three times your total economic and non-economic damages, whichever is greater.
Truck Accident Case Results We Have Won for Our Clients
Below are just a few examples of the outstanding case results we have recovered for our injured truck accident clients:
- $3.4 million for a client who was rear-ended by a moving truck and suffered a herniated disk, requiring extended pain management
- $2 million for a 47-year-old man who suffered shoulder, neck, and back injuries from being rear-ended by a 12-ton tractor-trailer
- $1.5 million truck accident settlement for a client who could not return to work after a semi-truck rear-ended him while he was turning into his driveway
- $1.3 million wrongful death recovery for the family of a truck driver fatally struck by a semi while on a loading dock
- $1 million federal tort claim recovery for a woman injured by a postal truck
- $750,000 recovery for a client hit by a negligent tow truck driver who improperly turned in front of her
We are ready to fight just as hard for you. Contact us today to schedule your free case review.
What To Do After a Truck Accident in Port Charlotte
Your top priority after a truck accident is to take care of your physical health. The best way to do this is to continue the medical treatment your doctor prescribes. This will also protect your truck accident case in Port Charlotte because your medical care will prove to the insurance company that you are injured.
Your medical records will also provide crucial evidence of the cost of your injuries and their long-term effects on your quality of life. If you don’t complete your medical treatment, the insurance company might claim you are lying about or exaggerating your injuries. This is just one of many ways the insurance company will attempt to use your own words and actions against you to minimize or eliminate your compensation.
DOs and DON’Ts After a Truck Accident
You can protect your claim and maximize your compensation by following the DOs and DON’Ts below:
- DO notify your insurance company. Your no-fault insurance must compensate you for some of your medical expenses and lost wages, usually long before your truck accident lawsuit can be resolved.
- DO collect copies of your medical bills and receipts. Your attorney will be able to request copies of your medical records.
- DON’T talk about the accident on social media or post pictures of yourself participating in activities that mask your injuries. Insurance companies often monitor social media accounts to find evidence against injured accident victims.
- DON’T admit fault or apologize for the accident when talking to the insurance company, trucking company, or truck driver.
- DON’T give the insurance company a recorded statement. The insurance company and its attorneys will devise ways to use your statements against you. The representative's questions are designed to elicit harmful statements from you.
- DO contact our experienced truck accident lawyers as soon as possible and let us go to work for you. We’ll deal with the insurance company and protect your claim.
Don’t Wait To Get Compensation for Your Truck Accident Injuries
The Florida personal injury statute of limitations requires you to file your Port Charlotte truck accident lawsuit within two years after the accident or your loved one’s death. If you miss the deadline, you will forever lose your right to pursue compensation.
Contact our Port Charlotte trucking accident lawyers as soon as possible rather than waiting until the deadline is approaching. Your attorney will need access to the evidence as early as possible before it fades or disappears. If you wait too long, evidence like skid marks, vehicle wreckage, and surveillance footage may not be available. This evidence is crucial to successfully stand up against the trucking company. Trucking companies and their insurers will have legal professionals protecting their interests from the outset. Don’t get caught flat-footed.
Get Help With Your Port Charlotte Truck Accident Claim Today
If you or your loved one has been injured in a truck accident in Port Charlotte or the surrounding areas, our compassionate and experienced truck accident attorneys are ready to aggressively pursue the compensation you deserve and provide caring support to help you get through this.
We serve Charlotte County and southern Sarasota County, including Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Englewood, Rotonda West, Grove City, Manasota Key, Harbor Heights, North Port, and Boca Grande. We don’t charge any upfront fees, and you don’t pay unless we win. Experience makes all the difference. Put ours to work for you.
Call us today at (941) 291-0457 to schedule your free case review.
Why Hire Our Port Charlotte Truck Accident Attorneys
Our Big Truck Lawyers in Port Charlotte Can Handle Any Type of Truck Accident Claim
Multiple Parties May Be Liable for Your Truck Accident Injuries
What Types of Compensation Can I Recover in a Truck Accident Case in Port Charlotte?
What To Do After a Truck Accident in Port Charlotte
Don’t Wait To Get Compensation for Your Truck Accident Injuries
Get Help With Your Port Charlotte Truck Accident Claim Today
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