Clearwater Truck Accident Attorneys

Experienced Support After a Serious Big Rig Wreck

A truck accident can leave you with life-changing injuries, overwhelming medical bills, and a complicated legal battle against powerful trucking and insurance companies. These crashes tend to be far more complex than ordinary car accidents, so you should get experienced legal help on your side as soon as you can. At Kemp Law, we stand by clients during some of the toughest moments of their lives, offering a combination of legal experience and genuine compassion from start to finish.

Call us today at (727) 788-6792 to speak with a Clearwater truck accident attorney and plan your initial free consultation.

How Truck Accidents Differ From Typical Car Accidents

Commercial truck accidents involve far greater complexity than the average motor vehicle crash. The size and weight of a semi-truck or tractor-trailer typically lead to more severe injuries and more significant vehicle damage in a collision. But beyond the physical impact, these cases require a deeper investigation because multiple parties may be responsible, and commercial trucking companies often have sophisticated insurance teams working to protect their financial interests from day one.

Key factors that make truck accident cases more complex include:

• Multiple liable parties: A commercial truck accident may involve liability from the truck driver, trucking company, cargo loaders, maintenance providers, or even manufacturers of faulty truck components. Each party may have separate insurance, requiring a detailed and coordinated legal strategy.
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations: Truck drivers and companies must follow strict federal rules regarding hours-of-service, vehicle maintenance, cargo securement, driver qualifications, and more. Violations of these regulations can be central to proving negligence, but identifying them requires experience and careful evidence review.
• Stronger insurance defense teams: Trucking companies often carry high-value insurance policies. Because the stakes are high, insurers launch aggressive investigations immediately, sometimes attempting to shift blame to victims or minimize injury claims before the injured party even realizes the extent of their losses.
• More severe injuries and damages: The force of impact in a truck collision typically results in significant physical harm, long-term disability, and substantial medical bills. Accurately valuing these damages requires understanding not only immediate losses but also the long-term financial, medical, and occupational consequences.
• Complex accident reconstruction needs: Due to the magnitude of the crash, truck accidents often require professional reconstruction experts to evaluate skid marks, vehicle positioning, braking behavior, electronic logging device (ELD) data, and black box information.

What We Can Do for You After a Truck Accident

When you work with us, we take on the legal and investigative burdens so you can focus on healing. Our team can conduct a thorough investigation into every aspect of your truck accident, identify all potentially liable parties, and organize the evidence needed to prepare a strong injury claim on your behalf. We can also handle every communication with insurers to protect you from unfair tactics.

In a truck accident case, we can help you pursue compensation for:

• Medical bills, emergency treatment, and long-term medical care
• Lost wages and reduced ability to work in the future
• Pain and suffering
• Permanent disability or impairment
• Vehicle damage or loss
• Rehabilitation, therapy, or long-term care needs
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Wrongful death damages if you are pursuing justice for a loved one

Our priority is always to pursue the maximum compensation the law allows. We can negotiate firmly with insurance companies, backed by evidence, expert reports, and clear documentation of your losses. And if the insurance company refuses to make a fair offer, we are fully prepared to take the case to trial. We have the experience and courtroom capability needed to present your case effectively before a judge or jury. No matter how complex your case, we stand by your side from start to finish.

Florida’s Statute of Limitations for Truck Accident Claims

It’s important to act quickly after a truck accident. In Florida, most personal injury lawsuits, including truck accident claims, must be filed within two years of the accident date. If you miss this deadline, you may lose your right to pursue compensation entirely. In addition, evidence from truck crashes can disappear fast. Black box data may be overwritten, maintenance records may become harder to access, and witnesses’ memories may fade. Contacting us early gives us a greater opportunity to preserve critical evidence of liability.

Clearwater Truck Accident FAQ

1. How long does it take to resolve a truck accident claim?
The timeline varies depending on the severity of your injuries, the number of liable parties, and how cooperative the insurance companies are. Some cases resolve in months, while others take longer than a year, especially if a lawsuit or trial becomes necessary.

2. What if the trucking company tries to blame me for the accident?
We can investigate independently, gather evidence, and challenge any unfair or unsupported allegations if the trucking company tries to pin blame unfairly on you. Under Florida’s comparative negligence laws, you may still recover damages even if you are found partially at fault, too.

3. Can I recover damages if a loved one was killed in a truck accident?
Yes. Florida allows families to pursue a wrongful death claim when negligence leads to a fatal crash. These claims can help cover financial losses, funeral expenses, and the emotional impact of the loss.

Call Today for the Legal Support You Deserve

Whether you’re dealing with painful injuries, financial stress, or uncertainty about the legal process, after being in a truck accident, we’re here to guide you. You can count on our Clearwater truck accident attorneys of Kemp Law for all parts of your claim. We have been standing up for the wrongfully injured since 2008, and we’d be honored to stand up for your rights and recovery, too.

Contact Kemp Law today to schedule your free consultation. You can begin by dialing (727) 788-6792 at any time.