The size, height, and weight of a large truck can result in catastrophic injuries for accident victims in a crash. If you or a loved one suffered a degloving injury, you can recover compensation from the at-fault party’s insurance company. A degloving injury is a severe injury resulting in temporary or permanent changes to your manual abilities and physical appearance. You can be compensated for their effect on your quality of life, your loss of income, medical bills, and more.
You do not have to pursue the at-fault party on your own. Florida truck accident lawyers often accept cases like yours on contingency, meaning you can get legal support right from the start at no upfront cost. A personal injury lawyer can help you identify the liable party, document the cause of your auto accident, and prove your right to the maximum compensation possible.
A Truck Accident Attorney Can Uncover Financial Liability for a Truck Crash
To pursue compensation after an accident, your personal injury lawyer will collect evidence that proves the negligence that led to the truck crash. They will investigate and document the following four elements of a successful negligence claim:
- Duty of Care: Proving the relationship between the at-fault party and the injury victims to maintain the safe operation of their truck on the road, following all state and federal laws and regulations.
- Breach of Duty: Proving the at-fault party did not meet the obligations of the relationship when they did not comply with the rules of the road or safe operation of a vehicle.
- Causation: Proving the accident would not have occurred without the actions of the at-fault party, such as when a truck driver strikes your vehicle because they were distracted or fatigued.
- Damages: Proving you suffered financial consequences directly caused by the accident. These consequences can include medical bills, lost wages, property damage, etc
The legal assistance your personal injury attorney offers includes proving these elements and documenting them in your case file. They will also deal with the insurance company, handle all communication with the insurance adjusters, and represent you during settlement negotiations. Your lawyer will also keep you updated as your case progresses and develops.
Legal Assistance Includes Gathering Evidence for Your Florida Truck Crash Case
The at-fault party in a truck accident claim could be the driver, his employer, a repair shop, cargo loaders, and truck or parts manufacturers. Truck accident lawyers are tasked with building a case file that establishes all the legal parameters of your case. Your case file will include
- Truck driver history
- License and logbooks, hard copy and digital
- Truck inspection records
- Cargo loading records
- Police report
- Medical records
- Accident reconstruction
- Accident scene photos
- Injury photos
- Witness statements
- Proof of income
- Medical bills
- Rehabilitation and therapy costs
Legal support means you do not have to collect evidence for your motor vehicle accident in Florida. Rather than tax you or your family with doing so, your truck accident attorney will handle this task.
Financial Compensation for Victims of Degloving Injuries in Truck Crashes
After a truck accident in Florida, you can recover economic damages that start with the costs of your doctor’s treatment protocol. You could also pursue additional economic damages as well as non-economic damages, such as:
- Disfiguring and disabling injuries
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental anguish and emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Current and future lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Property damage or destruction
- Diminished property value
If a loved one succumbed to degloving injuries, your family can recover wrongful death damages. In addition to your loved one’s funeral and burial expenses, they can include the loss of their household and financial contributions and the loss of consortium, companionship, and support.
It Is Never Too Soon to Get a Florida Truck Accident Lawyer on Your Side
A key benefit of getting legal assistance with your case is guidance with the two-year statute of limitations and its application to your accident lawsuit. In general, you have two years to file your personal injury lawsuit, according to Florida Statutes § 95.11. This deadline also applies to wrongful death cases.
Your lawyer will clarify the filing deadline and any potential exceptions described in Florida Statutes § 95.051 and describe other factors that affect the personal injury case timeline.
How Degloving Injuries Happen in a Truck Accident in Florida
A degloving injury is one in which the skin and underlying tissues are forcefully removed from a body part. These injuries can occur in truck accidents because of:
- Being dragged along the road as a pedestrian or after ejection from a car
- Having an arm protruding from a window in a side-impact collision
- Extreme pressure, force, or trauma in a truck crash
Degloving injuries are traumatic and serious. They can lead to lifelong medical care or death. A truck accident attorney can help you seek compensation from the at-fault party, which, in truck accident cases, can be challenging to identify.
Legal Assistance Includes Tracking the Costs of Treating a Degloving Injury
When a lawyer represents you in the pursuit of compensation after a complex medical injury, they work in conjunction with your medical team to assess the costs of your known and anticipated treatment.
Immediate, short-, and long-treatment for a degloving injury can include:
- Emergency medical care
- Necrotic tissue debridement
- Skin grafts to the affected limb
- Possible limb amputation
- Prosthetic limb fittings
- Rehab and physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
This list is in no way exhaustive. Your lawyer will consult with your medical team to build a case file that accurately depicts your current and future medical expenses. This list can ensure all the care you require is covered by your personal injury claim or lawsuit.
Get a Free Review of Your Florida Truck Crash Case
If you or someone you love suffered a catastrophic injury like limb degloving in a truck accident, our personal injury law firm can help you get compensation. Our truck accident lawyers will take on the insurance company and pursue the best possible settlement on your behalf.
Find out how to put our law firm to work for your injury claim so you can focus on getting better. Call (954) 633-8270 to contact our consultation team at the Law Offices of Wolf & Pravato today.
