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Commercial trucks carrying all types of cargo can spill their cargo onto the road. Regardless of the reason, it can be extremely dangerous—posing risks to all drivers and passengers in the vicinity. If you or a loved one has been involved in a commercial truck accident involving a spill in Florida, you have clear legal rights, and you should consult with an experienced Fort Myers truck accident lawyer at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. promptly.

What You Need to Know After a Commercial Truck Accident Involving a Spill in Florida

While commercial truck accident victims and their families have clear legal rights, protecting and asserting these rights requires action. It also requires caution, as several types of mistakes can prove costly in this scenario. With this in mind, if you think you may have a personal injury or wrongful death claim for a commercial truck accident involving a spill, here is some key information you need to know:

You Should Not Rely on Anyone Else’s Investigation

State or local law enforcement authorities will typically conduct an investigation following a commercial cargo spill on Florida’s roads. The trucking company (or its insurer) may also investigate. However, you should not rely on these investigations to assert your legal rights.

Why? The short answer is that these entities are not investigating with the goal of proving your legal rights. The police will be investigating for their own purposes, and they will not necessarily be focused on preserving the evidence needed to establish a claim for civil liability. The trucking company (or its insurance company) will only be focused on trying to protect itself against your claim for damages.

To protect your legal rights, you will need to hire a lawyer to conduct an independent investigation with your specific interests in mind. An experienced truck accident lawyer will be able to handle all aspects of the investigation, including the scene of the accident, inspecting the truck, speaking with eyewitnesses, engaging experts, obtaining traffic or surveillance camera footage, and gathering other evidence from various sources.

It Is Important to Act Quickly

Since conducting an independent investigation is important, it is also important to act quickly. To help maximize your chances of recovering financial compensation, you should hire an experienced Fort Myers truck accident lawyer with Spivey Law Firm as soon as possible.

When you hire an experienced Fort Myers truck accident lawyer to represent you, conducting an investigation will be your lawyer’s first priority. However, your lawyer will also provide the advice you need to make informed decisions (and avoid costly mistakes), and your lawyer will be available to you if you have questions. Once you hire a lawyer to represent you, you should not hesitate to contact your lawyer if you have any questions or concerns.

Gathering the Evidence Needed to Prove Your Legal Rights Will Take Time

While it is important to investigate quickly, gathering all of the evidence needed to prove your legal rights will take time. This includes not only evidence of liability, but also evidence of the damages you are entitled to recover.

As a result, it is important to be patient during this phase of the process. If you are facing substantial costs, you do not want to rush your decision-making. Instead, you should rely on your lawyer to do what is necessary, and you should trust that your lawyer with Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. is doing everything possible to achieve a favorable result on your behalf as efficiently as possible.

You Should Be Prepared to Work with Your Lawyer Throughout the Process

After a commercial truck accident involving a spill, you can—and should—rely on your lawyer to protect your legal rights. But you should also be prepared to work with your lawyer throughout the process. Initially, your lawyer may need to rely on you for various key pieces of information, including:

• Any details you know about the accident
• The financial costs you have already incurred
• The impacts of the accident on your daily life

Later in the process, your lawyer may also need to talk to you about a settlement. If a settlement offer is on the table, you will need to decide whether to accept it. Your lawyer will provide advice based on the value of your claim and the likelihood of obtaining additional compensation through further negotiations or taking your case to court, but it will be up to you to decide when (and if) to settle.

The Costs of Serious and Fatal Commercial Truck Accidents Can Be Substantial

For accident victims and grieving families, the costs of commercial truck accidents involving spills can be substantial. Common costs include:

• Medical bills, funeral expenses, and other out-of-pocket costs
• Loss of income, benefits, and inheritance
• Pain, suffering, emotional trauma, and loss of enjoyment of life

In Florida, eligible victims and family members are entitled to seek just compensation for their present and future financial and non-financial losses. Recovering the financial compensation you deserve can be critical for managing the consequences of the accident long-term, and while there are no guarantees, taking legal action can be well worth it in the end.

Hiring a Lawyer Costs Nothing Out-of-Pocket in This Scenario

In this scenario, hiring a lawyer to fight for just compensation on your behalf costs nothing out of pocket. Personal injury and wrongful death lawyers at Spivey Law Firm handle commercial truck accident cases on a contingency-fee basis. This means that Spivey Law Firm will cover the costs of pursuing your claim while it is pending, and you will not be liable for any costs or fees unless you receive a settlement or verdict.

Schedule a Free, No-Obligation Consultation with an Experienced Fort Myers Truck Accident Lawyer

Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., has received a Preeminent Attorney Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating standard, signifying the greatest level of professional excellence for legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards.  Spivey Law Firm is proud of its Preeminent Attorney Rating and is committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service and expertise required to maintain such preeminent standing in the legal community.

If you need more information about protecting your legal rights after a commercial truck accident involving a spill in Florida, we strongly encourage you to get in touch with Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation as soon as possible, please call us at 239-337-7483 or toll-free at 888-477-4839 or contact us online at SpiveyLaw.com today.