Victims of texting and driving truck accidents in Coral Gables can seek compensation for their numerous injuries from the parties at fault for the crash. Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia could help if you determine the liable parties and fight for damages.
Our determined truck accident attorneys could help you prove that a truck driver or third-party motorist caused your collision because they were texting, which is a dangerous and negligent action that leaves them open to being the target of a lawsuit. We could prepare and pursue your claim from start to finish, and are always committed to getting the best possible results.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has a no-texting rule that applies to every truck driver and bus driver in the United States who has a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and is operating a commercial vehicle. Under the law, “texting” includes:
Truck drivers who text and drive may face fines or even lose their CDL, while trucking and transportation companies that allow drivers to text and drive or require drivers to use a handheld device may also face penalties. According to Florida Statutes § 316.305, it is also against the law for any driver in Florida to text and drive, not just truck drivers.
Our Coral Gables lawyers could help you prove that texting and driving caused a truck to collide with you. We could establish that a truck driver or third-party motorist was texting at the time of the accident using police reports, eyewitness statements, surveillance video, and information from the truck’s data and communications systems. We may also be able to subpoena the at-fault driver’s cell phone records.
Financial liability for a texting and driving truck accident could rest with one or more of these parties:
Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia could help you identify all of the parties that may owe you compensation and pursue multiple claims on your behalf when required.
Texting and driving is dangerous because when drivers look at their phones and not the road, they are essentially driving blind. Not only could they make a mistake and cause a crash, but they may also fail to take steps to lessen the severity of the collision, such as brake or swerve.
Texting and driving is especially dangerous when truck drivers do it because the vehicles they operate are large and heavy, and can cause significant damage.
The statute of limitations for filing a texting and driving truck accident lawsuit in Coral Gables is two years, according to Fla. Stat. § 95.11. It is often possible to settle truck accident cases through insurance claims, but you still need to adhere to this deadline. If it passes, you lose your legal leverage, and with it, your bargaining power over the insurance company.
Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia fights hard for victims of texting and driving truck accidents in Coral Gables. If you or someone you love was hurt by a texting driver, we could represent you in an insurance claim or lawsuit.
We bring decades of legal and trial experience to the table. When you work with us, you get a team of compassionate attorneys with a proven track record. Contact us today for a free consultation. With our contingency fee payment plan, you pay nothing until we secure compensation for you.
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