Zephyrhills Motorcycle Accident
No matter where you live in Zephyrhills, if you drive, you’ll surely encounter large trucks on the road. This is especially true if you travel on one of the city’s major roads, such as U.S. Route 301 or State Route 39. While large trucks are a key part of our economy, driving around large trucks can be dangerous. If you have been in a truck accident, or if a loved one has been severely harmed or killed in a truck crash, our Zephyrhills truck accident lawyers at the office of the Kemp Law Law Group can help.
Truck Accidents in Zephyrhills
Truck accidents are devastating, and they are also almost always preventable. Top causes of truck accidents in our city include:
- Truck driver fatigue;
- Truck drive intoxication;
- Truck driver error, such as speeding, taking a turn to fast, or improperly changing lanes;
- Truck defects, such as defective brakes or tires;
- Cargo shifts within a tractor-trailer;
- Road conditions, ranging from poor weather to objects on the road and more.
If you have been involved in a truck accident, our law firm will work hard to investigate your accident and determine precisely how it happened and who’s to blame.
Liability for a truck accident
Even once the cause of a truck accident has been determined, knowing who’s liable for the damages that have resulted can be difficult. For example, if a truck defect is to blame for the crash, should liability fall on the manufacturer of the truck part, or on the trucking company for its failure to properly inspect and maintain trucks? Similarly, if a fatigued truck driver is responsible for an accident, should the driver be held personally liable for the damages, or should the trucking company be held liable based on the employment relationship or the company’s failure to monitor the driver’s adherence to hours of service requirements? In some cases, more than one party may be liable. We can help you to navigate this type of claim, too.
Steps to take after a truck accident
If you have been involved in a serious truck accident, it’s important that you take action quickly. We know that you may be coping with disabling injuries, which is why we encourage you to reach out to our law firm for help after a crash. Important steps to take include:
- Seek medical care and be sure to follow the doctor’s orders;
- File a police report and request a copy;
- Inform your insurer of the accident within 48 hours;
- Get all of the truck driver’s/truck company’s information; and
- Send spoliation of evidence letters to ensure that evidence related to your case (such as truck black box data) isn’t destroyed. Our attorneys can help with this.
Contact a Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Zephyrhills
Call us at (727) 788-6792 or submit a contact form for a free consultation.
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Why Should I Hire Kemp Law?
It is very easy to describe what Kemp Law Law Group does. Our mission statement says it all. We strive to “relentlessly pursue protecting our clients and improving our community through respect, communication and service.” Put more simply, we help people.
Everything we do is with that singular purpose in mind. If a client has been injured by someone else, we will do everything we can to make sure they get the best possible medical care at little or no expense to them. If a client is going through a divorce, we will vigorously work to help them get everything they need to put the pieces of their life back together and to make sure their rights are protected.
Our firm is unique; we are committed to our community and our clients with a level of legal expertise that is among the highest in the area. In fact, we were featured in Positively Tampa for our efforts.
Our attorneys are members of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a national group that provides a network for information exchange, local assistance and case referrals to top trial lawyers in America who have won large, complex cases. Fewer than 1% of attorneys nationwide earn this high distinction. 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.
Regardless of where you live in the Tampa Bay region, including Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and Hernando Counties, we look forward to helping you make the best of your situation. Many of our attorneys have been acclaimed as among the 1% of all attorneys in the country, and they’re right here in our area, ready to help you.
Common Questions About Truck Accidents in Zephyrhills
- How much is my claim worth? It’s impossible to know how much a claim is worth until we conduct a proper investigation into your case and assess your damages. However, we will certainly advocate for your right to receive compensation for the full value of your pain, suffering, emotional distress, medical bills, lost wages, property damage costs, and more.
- What happens if I was partially at fault? Sometimes, victims of truck accidents caused or contributed to the accident in some way. Under Florida’s contributory fault rule, you can still bring an action against another party if you contributed to your own injuries, but your recoverable damages award will be reduced in proportion to your degree of fault.
- Should I file a lawsuit? Truck accident claims usually settle out of court with insurance companies. However, if a fair settlement cannot be reached, filing a lawsuit may be the most appropriate and effective course of action.
Living in Zephyrhills
As a suburb of the Tampa Bay metropolitan area, Zephyrhills is ideally located close to dining, outdoor recreation and the beach, and entertainment. For those who live in Zephyrhills though, accessing these amenities may be difficult–a large percentage of residents live below the poverty line. At the Kemp Law Law Group, we understand that you may be unsure of your options or feel untrusting of the system and of lawyers. Our law firm promises to make your case a priority and work hard for you. We work on a contingent-fee basis so you never have to pay for our services out of pocket.
Zephyrhills Local Services & Emergency Contact Information
In an emergency, always call 911.
After a motor vehicle crash:
- Florida Highway Patrol – (727) 788-6792
- Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Dial 911 Nonemergency (727) 788-6792
- Zephyrhills Car Accident Lawyer – (727) 788-6792
Fire Department
- Zephyrhills Fire Emergency – Dial 911
Police/Sheriff Departments
- Florida Highway Patrol – (727) 788-6792
- Pasco County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Dial 911 Nonemergency (727) 788-6792
Hospital
- AdventHealth Central Pasco ER (727) 788-6792
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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Will I Recover Monetary Damages?
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.
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What Documents Will I Need?
We like you to bring the driver’s exchange of information that the police officer gives you at the scene. We also like you bring any photographs of damage at the scene. Also bring your health insurance cards and your auto insurance cards or declarations page, so we can review the coverage available to you.
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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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Will I Have To Go To Court?
Actually, most cases, or a large percentage of the cases are resolved pre-suit, which means the cases never go to court. We work with the insurance companies before filing suit to try to find a fair resolution for the client, which save money on expenses, court costs and attorney’s fees.
