Losing someone in a truck accident is a tragedy no family should face. When a commercial vehicle causes fatal injuries, the consequences extend beyond grief and create lasting financial and emotional burdens.
At Shaked Law Firm, P.A., our team helps Florida families pursue justice and accountability through wrongful death claims. We offer a free consultation to explain your rights and guide you through every step of the process. Contact our Florida wrongful death lawyers today at 305-937-0191 for a free consultation.
Why Choose Shaked Law Firm, P.A. for Help After a Wrongful Death From a Truck Accident in Florida?
Truck accident cases involving wrongful death are among the most complex types of claims. Families often face large trucking companies, corporate insurers, and defense teams determined to minimize liability. Our firm provides the skill and persistence these cases demand.
Our work in these cases includes:
- Collecting and analyzing accident reports and black box data
- Interviewing witnesses and obtaining expert opinions
- Identifying all liable parties, including drivers, trucking companies, and contractors
- Handling all insurance communications and settlement negotiations
- Calculating full wrongful death damages, including financial and emotional losses
- Preparing and filing court documents within all deadlines
- Representing you in court if a fair settlement cannot be reached
We approach every case with compassion, ensuring your family’s story is heard and your loved one’s memory honored through action. Contact Shaked Law Firm, P.A. today for a free consultation with an experienced Florida truck accident lawyer.
What Causes Fatal Truck Accidents in Florida?
Truck accidents leading to wrongful death often stem from preventable negligence. Common causes include fatigued driving, distracted driving, speeding, or improper vehicle maintenance. In Florida, high traffic volumes and major interstate routes increase the likelihood of severe truck collisions.
Other causes include mechanical failures, unsecured cargo, and driver error in poor weather conditions. Determining the exact cause of a crash is essential to proving fault, which is why our firm uses accident reconstruction experts and detailed investigations to uncover the truth.
What Injuries Commonly Occur in Truck Accidents?
Even at moderate speeds, a collision with a tractor-trailer can cause devastating trauma. When such injuries prove fatal, surviving family members may be entitled to compensation under Florida’s wrongful death statute.
Typical injuries leading to wrongful death in truck accidents include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Spinal cord injuries
- Severe burns
- Multiple fractures
These injuries can result in immediate or prolonged suffering before death, which may also form part of the damages recoverable by the family.
What Compensation Is Available to Me?
Wrongful death damages in Florida are meant to provide financial relief and recognize the personal loss experienced by surviving relatives.
Families may be entitled to compensation for both economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Medical costs related to the deceased’s final injury
- Loss of financial support and household services
- Loss of companionship, guidance, and protection
- Mental pain and suffering for surviving family members
- Lost inheritance and future income that the deceased would have provided
Each case is unique. The goal is to help restore stability while holding negligent parties accountable. Our firm works closely with financial and medical experts to value the full impact of your loss before demanding compensation.
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?
Under Florida law, the statute of limitations for wrongful death cases is two years from the date of death. Missing this deadline can permanently bar your family from recovering compensation. However, exceptions may apply in cases involving government entities, defective products, or criminal conduct.
Evidence can disappear and witnesses’ memories fade, so you should contact an attorney as soon as possible after the accident. Our team will take immediate steps to preserve critical evidence and protect your right to pursue justice within the legal timeframe.
Contact a Florida Wrongful Death Lawyer for a Free Consultation
If your family has lost someone in a truck accident, you do not have to face the aftermath alone. Shaked Law Firm, P.A. has spent decades standing up to trucking companies and insurers on behalf of grieving families throughout Florida. We are ready to listen, explain your options, and help you take the next step forward.
Contact us today to schedule your free consultation with a Florida wrongful death attorney. Our team is here to guide you with experience, compassion, and determination.