Man Killed In Semi-Truck Accident

A 20-year-old man who was a passenger in a Ford Escape SUV died after the vehicle struck a semi-truck in Florida. The crash happened at roughly 6:45 a.m. The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing to gather more information about the accident. The 26-year-old driver of the SUV was traveling southbound in a Ford Escape SUV on the Florida Turnpike by University Drive when the vehicle stopped in the middle of the lane. The semi-truck collided with the SUV, causing the passenger inside to suffer critical injuries. He was later taken to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital and later passed away. Officials found the semi-truck with front-end damage. 

If you have been in a similar accident involving a truck, whether it was a large semi-truck, box truck or other type of truck, you can receive legal help from a lawyer who has experience handling truck-involved accident cases. Compared to car accident cases, cases involving trucks are usually more complex because they can involve multiple parties, result in a large amount of expenses and losses, and are more difficult to handle. You can rely on a lawyer for clear and personalized guidance for your ase so that you can ensure you are getting the best possible outcome. 

How A Lawyer Can Help You

You may be wondering what a lawyer can do for you if you have been in a truck crash. There are many tasks that they will be able to help you with, such as doing a complete case evaluation to understand the facts of your case. They can also tell you what your rights are and how you can best move forward. A Florida truck accident lawyer from Truck Law can explain anything that you are having trouble understanding, such as your legal rights and how the laws apply to your case. 

What To Do After A Truck Collision

Knowing what to do exactly after you have been in a collision with a truck can not only keep you protected, but it can help you prepare a much stronger and more convincing case. When you take the right actions, it can help you avoid the hassle of having to address any issues that may come up later on as a result of being unprepared. If you are ever in an accident, here are some steps that you should remember to take: 

• Call 911
• Stay at the scene
• Receive medical attention
• Take photos of the accident
• Speak to witnesses
• Do not apologize or admit fault
• Call a lawyer immediately

Receive Legal Assistance 

Victims of truck-involved accidents should not have to deal with the entire case process themselves. If you have any questions about filing a claim, do not wait to act. There is only limited time to file a case and you will need as much time as you can to build a strong case if you want to maximize your compensation. Talk to a lawyer that you can trust if you would like to learn more about how to file an accident claim.