Florida Truck Accident Attorney
Empowering Truck Accident Victims Across Florida
Truck accidents are devastating events that cause life-changing injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. With their massive size and weight, semi-trucks often turn routine collisions into catastrophic incidents, making it critical for victims to secure skilled legal representation. At Kemp Law, we understand the complexities of truck accident cases and are committed to protecting the rights of accident victims in New Port Richey, Tampa Bay, and throughout Florida.
Our experienced Florida truck accident attorneys fight aggressively to hold negligent drivers, trucking companies, and other liable parties accountable. With a client-first philosophy and a proven record of success, we’ll work tirelessly to recover the compensation you deserve and help you rebuild your life after an accident.
Contact Kemp Law today at (727) 788-6792 for a free, no-obligation consultation. You won’t pay unless we win.
The Devastating Impact of Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are often more destructive than other motor vehicle collisions due to the sheer size and weight of commercial trucks, which can weigh up to 80,000 pounds fully loaded. This results in accidents that cause significant physical, emotional, and financial harm to victims.
Among all types of motor vehicles, car accidents, and trucking accident cases on Florida roads, semi-truck accidents cause the most physical and financial damage. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported an increase of 6.8% in fatal crashes involving large trucks from 2016 to 2017. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), fatalities in large truck crashes have increased by 20% in the past 10 years. What’s more disturbing, injuries have increased 57% in the same time period.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Florida:
- Driver Fatigue: Long hours and unrealistic schedules force truck drivers to push their limits, increasing the likelihood of drowsy driving.
- Distracted Driving: Internal distractions, such as texting or eating, along with external distractions like billboards, lead to impaired focus.
- Equipment Failures: Brake failures, tire blowouts, and other mechanical issues often result from poor maintenance or defective parts.
- Improper Loading: Overloaded or improperly secured cargo increases the risk of rollovers, jackknifes, and other hazardous situations.
- Speeding: Trucks traveling over the speed limit, or too fast for road conditions, require longer stopping times, which can lead to devastating collisions.
Semi-truck collisions are some of the most devastating accidents on Florida’s roads. Each year, Florida has 200 to 300 fatal truck crashes involving large trucks and the number of semi-truck accidents in Florida has been on the rise for years. What’s more, the thousands of injuries from those involved in trucking truck accidents cause lasting impacts on the lives of the victims.
Regardless of the cause, Kemp Law is ready to investigate your accident, uncover the truth, and pursue maximum compensation for your losses.
Why Truck Accident Cases Are Complex
Truck accident claims are far more intricate than standard car accident cases, often involving multiple parties and extensive evidence. At Kemp Law, we know the unique challenges these cases present and have the experience and resources to overcome them.
Challenges in Truck Accident Cases:
- Complex Liability: The truck driver, trucking company, maintenance crew, cargo loaders, or even truck manufacturers may share responsibility.
- Regulations: Trucking companies must adhere to strict federal and state safety regulations, such as those enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Violations of these rules can complicate liability.
- Insurance Companies: Trucking companies and their insurers often employ aggressive legal teams to minimize payouts.
- Evidence Gathering: Critical evidence, such as electronic logging device (ELD) data, truck maintenance logs, and dashcam footage, must be preserved and analyzed.
Kemp Law handles every detail of your case, from investigating the accident to negotiating with insurance companies, allowing you to focus on healing while we handle the legal complexities.
Compensation We Can Help You Recover
Truck accident injuries often result in substantial physical, emotional, and financial hardships. Kemp Law fights for full and fair compensation to cover all areas of your loss.
Types of Compensation Available:
Economic Damages: For financial losses, including:
- Medical expenses (current and future)
- Lost income and diminished earning capacity
- Property damage
Non-Economic Damages: For non-monetary losses, such as:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of quality of life
- Disability or disfigurement
Punitive Damages: These may apply in cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct, such as driving under the influence.
If your loved one tragically passed away in a truck accident, Kemp Law can also pursue wrongful death damages, including compensation for funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and the financial support your loved one would have provided.
How Kemp Law Helps You Win
Kemp Law takes a meticulous and aggressive approach to truck accident cases, ensuring that every client receives the highest quality representation.
Our Process Includes:
- Free Consultation: We start by evaluating the unique details of your case and explaining your legal options.
- Comprehensive Investigation: Our team conducts an extensive investigation, including gathering accident reports, witness statements, and video footage.
- Expert Collaboration: We partner with accident reconstruction specialists, medical experts, and other professionals to strengthen your claim.
- Determining Liability: We analyze factors such as truck driver error, company negligence, and equipment failure to pinpoint responsibility.
- Aggressive Negotiation: We negotiate with insurers to secure the compensation you deserve. If they don’t offer a fair settlement, we’re fully prepared to take your case to trial.
From the moment you hire us, you can rest assured that Kemp Law is fighting tirelessly for your best interests.
Why Choose Kemp Law?
When you’re facing the aftermath of a truck accident, you need a legal team you can trust. Kemp Law has built a reputation for excellence by combining legal expertise with compassionate client care.
Above all else, what truly separates us from other truck accident lawyers in Tampa is how we treat our clients. We always provide legal representation in your best interests, maintaining open communication lines, and keeping you updated about your case every step of the way. We’re here for you.
At Kemp Law, you’re more than just a case number. We treat every client like family, delivering personalized attention and relentless representation.
You Deserve a Great Team
Many of our acclaimed personal injury attorneys are among the top one percent of all attorneys in the country, as members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum – and they’re right here in our area, ready to help you. Big commercial trucking companies have good reason to fear the Tampa Bay Semi-Truck Accident Lawyers in this elite class.
Timing Is Critical
Under Florida’s statute of limitations, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim. However, acting quickly is essential for preserving critical evidence and building a strong case.
The trucking company and its insurers will likely begin their investigation immediately, and you should, too. Contact Kemp Law today to ensure your rights are protected from the start.
Contact Kemp Law for a Free Consultation
Don’t wait to put decades of experience to work for you. Choose Kemp Law to fight for the compensation and peace of mind you deserve after a truck accident. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, our experienced legal team is here to help. We understand the challenges you’re facing and are committed to achieving justice on your behalf.
Call Kemp Law at (727) 788-6792 anytime – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week–or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.
FAQs
you deserve answers
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How Do I Know Who Was At-Fault?
Fault is determined by the evidence collected during the investigation. We look to many things to determine fault in the case: we look to the police report, we look to witness statements, we look to the property damage to the vehicles, skid marks, layout of the cars, etc. Sometimes we even have to refer to accident re-constructionists to do a professional examination of the all the evidence to do a recommendation for us, but that does not happen in very many cases.
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What Constitutes Pain and Suffering in a Florida Auto Accident Case?
Here are some examples of what constitutes pain and suffering in a Florida auto accident case: physical pain, emotional trauma, limitations on daily activities, limitations on abilities at work, depression, scarring, disfigurement, and any kind of post-traumatic stress disorders.
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What Should I Say To The Insurance Company?
The at-fault party’s insurance company could ask you to give them a recorded statement. You do not have to give them a recorded statement. However, if your own insurance company asks you for a recorded statement please seek advice from your attorney so that they can assist you in giving that statement. But yes you do have to comply and you do have to give your insurance company a recorded statement.
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What Constitutes Pain and Suffering in a Florida Auto Accident Case?
Here are some examples of what constitutes pain and suffering in a Florida auto accident case: physical pain, emotional trauma, limitations on daily activities, limitations on abilities at work, depression, scarring, disfigurement, and any kind of post-traumatic stress disorders.
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Who Will Pay for the Damage to My Vehicle in an Accident?
It depends on who was at fault for the accident. If you were at fault, your insurance company will pay for the damage to the vehicle. If you were not at fault, the at-fault driver’s or owner’s insurance policy will pay for the damage, and if they do not have enough coverage to cover the damage to your vehicle, your collision coverage (if purchased) would pay for the damage to your vehicle.
