Boynton Beach Truck Accident Lawyer

A crash with a semi-truck, box truck or delivery van is not the same as a crash between two cars. The vehicles are heavier, the injuries are usually worse, and the trucking company and its insurer often start building their defense right away. If you were hurt in a truck accident in Boynton Beach, this page explains what makes these cases different and what you can do now to protect your claim.

Where Truck Crashes Happen in and Around Boynton Beach

Boynton Beach sits between two of South Florida's main highways, and its commercial corridors see steady delivery traffic. Crashes with large trucks tend to happen in a few places:

• Interstate 95 I-95 runs through the city with exits at Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach Boulevard and Gateway Boulevard. Trucks merging at these ramps, and sudden slowdowns in heavy traffic, lead to rear-end and sideswipe crashes.
• Florida's Turnpike The Turnpike interchange at Boynton Beach Boulevard (Exit 86) has been the site of an improvement project. Work zones, lane shifts and long-haul trucks are a risky mix.
• Boynton Beach Boulevard The city's main east-west road links the Turnpike, I-95 and U.S. 1, so trucks heading to and from the highways share it with local drivers turning into shopping centers.
• Congress Avenue Stores and restaurants near the Boynton Beach Mall, Renaissance Commons and Boynton Town Center receive regular deliveries. Box trucks backing up, double-parking or making wide right turns cause many crashes.
• Gateway Boulevard and the business parks Gateway connects I-95 to the area around the Tri-Rail station and Quantum Corporate Park, where commuters and commercial vehicles use the same lanes.

Why Truck Accident Claims Are Different

Truck cases often involve more parties, more rules and more evidence than a typical car crash:

• More than one responsible party Besides the driver, the trucking company, the owner of the trailer, the company that loaded the cargo or a maintenance shop may share responsibility.
• Federal and state safety rules Commercial drivers and carriers must follow rules on driving hours, rest breaks, inspections and maintenance. A violation can be strong evidence of negligence.
• Electronic data Many trucks record speed, braking and driving hours electronically. This data can show what happened in the seconds before the crash, but it may not be kept forever unless someone asks for it to be preserved.
• Larger insurance policies and tougher adjusters Commercial trucks usually carry more insurance than private cars, and their insurers often send investigators to the scene quickly.

What to Do After a Truck Crash in Boynton Beach

1. Call 911 and get medical care. Even if you feel fine, some injuries from a truck crash show up later. Bethesda Hospital East in Boynton Beach has a 24/7 emergency room.
2. Get the truck's information. Photograph the truck, the trailer, the company name and the numbers painted on the door, along with the license plates.
3. Take photos and find witnesses. Pictures of the vehicles, the road, skid marks and your injuries help. Ask witnesses for their names and phone numbers.
4. Do not talk to the trucking company's insurer. You do not have to give a recorded statement. Anything you say can be used to reduce your claim.
5. Ask that evidence be preserved. Truck data, driver logs and video from nearby businesses can disappear. A lawyer can send preservation letters early.
6. Keep every record. Save medical bills, receipts, repair estimates and notes about missed work.

Injuries and Compensation in Truck Accident Cases

Because of a truck's size and weight, these crashes often cause serious injuries: broken bones, back and neck injuries, head injuries and injuries that require surgery or long recovery. Your own PIP coverage generally pays part of your medical bills and lost wages first. When the injuries are significant, you may also have a claim against the truck driver and the companies behind the truck for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering and other losses.

Florida's modified comparative fault rule also applies. If you are found partly at fault, your recovery is reduced, and if you are found more than 50% at fault, you generally cannot recover. Trucking insurers often argue that the car driver was to blame, so early evidence matters.

Read more about truck accident claims in Florida, or go back to our Boynton Beach personal injury and car accident page.

How We Help After a Truck Crash in Boynton Beach

Tomas Robirosa serves Boynton Beach and all of Palm Beach County. After a truck crash, we identify every company that may be responsible, request that the truck's data and records be preserved, gather the crash report and witness information, and deal with the insurance companies so you can focus on your recovery.

You can talk with Tomas directly in Spanish or English. The consultation is free, and we work on a contingency basis: no fee unless we recover. Call (305) 600-0529.

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