If a tractor-trailer or delivery truck collided with your vehicle on US-27, FL-70 or one of the backroads of Highlands County, you’re probably facing more than just vehicle damage. Maybe you’re injured and out of work, unsure which doctors will treat you, or getting calls from insurance adjusters pushing for a quick settlement. You don’t have to face that alone.
At Peninsula Law Firm PLLC, we help people across Highlands, Okeechobee, Polk, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Manatee counties get the care and compensation they deserve after serious trucking accidents. Our attorneys, William Potucek and Gerard Di Popolo, spent over a decade defending trucking companies and insurance carriers throughout Florida. That experience taught them exactly how the at-fault drivers and insurance companies evaluate claims and how to fight back when they try to minimize yours.
Truck accidents aren’t like typical fender benders. A single crash can involve multiple companies, layers of insurance, and complex federal safety rules and regulations. We help you untangle it all and find the coverage to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Trucking companies are required to follow strict safety and maintenance standards. We look for every violation — from hours-of-service logs to brake inspections — to find out what really caused your crash. We will investigate the truck's data, the dash camera footage, and the accident scene to analyze what caused your accident.
Liability may fall on more than just the driver. The trucking company, cargo loader, trucking operator, an independent contractor, or even parts manufacturer could share the blame. We identify all potential parties, including the driver’s history and qualifications, to build your claim to hold each responsible party accountable.
Insurance companies often contact victims within days, hoping you’ll sign something before understanding the full value of your claim. We step in early to protect you and handle all communication on your behalf.
If you’re dealing with pain, bills, or transportation issues after a crash, here’s what can help protect your case:
Call Peninsula Law Firm as soon as possible so we can start preserving evidence, guiding your next steps, and dealing with the insurance carriers on your behalf.
At Peninsula Law Firm, you’re not passed off to a paralegal or a call center. You’ll talk directly with an attorney who knows what you’re going through and what the insurance company is trying to do.
From Lake Placid to Miami and Pensacola, our firm has handled cases across Florida, but our heart and focus is right here in Highlands County. We understand the local roads, the heavy truck traffic, and the risks Florida drivers face every day.
You deserve a lawyer who treats your case like it matters. If you or a loved one was injured in a trucking accident, call Peninsula Law Firm today for a free consultation. We’ll explain your rights, help evaluate your claim, take on the insurance companies, and help you move forward toward recovery.
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You may still have a claim. Florida uses a comparative fault system, which means fault can be divided between different people or companies. A trucking company or insurance carrier may try to blame you to reduce what they owe. A truck accident lawyer can review the crash report, photos, witness statements, vehicle damage, and available truck data to challenge unfair blame.
It is usually best to speak with an attorney first. Insurance adjusters may ask questions in a way that makes your injuries sound less serious or makes the crash sound less clear. You can be polite and still protect yourself. Before giving a recorded statement after a Highlands County truck accident, make sure you understand how that statement may be used.
That is common in commercial vehicle cases. The driver may work for one company, the trailer may belong to another, and the cargo may have been loaded by a third party. A Florida truck accident lawyer can investigate ownership, employment records, leasing agreements, insurance policies, and other documents to identify who may be legally responsible.
Delivery truck accidents can involve complicated business relationships. The driver may be an employee, contractor, subcontractor, or part of a larger delivery network. The company name on the vehicle does not always tell the full story. These cases often require a closer look at who controlled the route, schedule, training, vehicle, and delivery process.
Helpful evidence may include the crash report, photos, witness information, medical records, truck inspection records, driver logs, dash camera footage, black box data, maintenance records, and company safety policies. Some of this evidence may not be available to you directly. An attorney can take steps to request and preserve records before they are lost or overwritten.
That happens often. Neck pain, back pain, headaches, shoulder injuries, numbness, and concussion symptoms may become more noticeable after the initial shock wears off. Get medical care and tell your provider the symptoms began after the truck accident. Delays in treatment can make recovery harder and may give the insurance company room to question your claim.
Lost income may be part of your claim. This can include missed paychecks, reduced hours, lost business income, or loss of future earning ability if your injuries affect the work you can do long term. Keep copies of pay stubs, employer notes, tax records, schedules, and any written communication about missed work.
Many Florida negligence claims must be filed within two years, but some cases have different deadlines or notice requirements. The safest step is to speak with a lawyer as soon as you can, especially in a truck accident case where evidence may disappear quickly. Florida law currently lists negligence actions under a two-year limitations period.
Peninsula Law Firm, PLLC handles truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you do not pay attorney’s fees upfront, and you do not pay attorney’s fees unless compensation is recovered for you. Your consultation is free, so you can ask questions and understand your options before deciding what to do next.
