West Palm Beach Uninsured Truck Driver Accident Attorney

Federal regulations require that truckers carry liability insurance to cover accidents where the truck driver is liable. Unfortunately, some truckers do not have insurance, possibly because they allowed it to lapse. What happens if you are injured in a collision with a truck driver who is uninsured? Call Pike & Lustig for help with your legal claim. Our team of experienced attorneys can review the facts and find ways to obtain a financial recovery. Schedule a free, no risk consultation with a West Palm Beach uninsured truck driver accident attorney today.

Possible Avenues for Recovery

Accidents are scary events, with many motorists struggling with horrific injuries and major damage to their vehicles. Throw in an uninsured trucker, and the stress levels go through the roof. Many motorists are struggling with six figure medical bills and other expenses. There has to be a way to obtain compensation when the crash is not your fault.

Helpfully, we can identify possible avenues to receiving financial compensation:

1. Uninsured motorist insurance. You might have UM insurance, which can cover an accident with an uninsured trucker provided you are not at fault for the crash.
2. Personal injury protection benefits. PIP insurance is required in Florida, and you can use it for medical care and to replace some lost wages.
3. Collision insurance. You can tap these no-fault benefits to have your car repaired after the crash.
4. Personal injury lawsuit. Even if the trucker is uninsured, you can still sue them personally for an accident when they are at fault. The challenge will be getting the trucker to pay, since they could have no money.
5. Employer liability. If the trucker is employed by a transportation company, then you can sue the employer, who should have business liability insurance. This is a common way to receive compensation when a trucker is uninsured.
6. Third party liability. Some other party could have partial liability for an accident. For example, a loading company could have failed to load the cargo. That would make them liable for any collision caused by shifting cargo.
7. Product liability claim. If the truck was manufactured in a defective manner, we might sue the manufacturer for personal injuries. Manufacturers are liable for putting defective products in the stream of commerce.

Reach out to our law firm quickly so we can review all the evidence and determine liability. We can also negotiate for a fair settlement.

Schedule a Consultation with Our West Palm Beach Uninsured Truck Driver Accident Attorneys

Truck accidents lead to significant financial losses and intense pain. These are devastating accidents. We have seen some people struggle to get back to normal, and some of our clients will never be the same. They might need ongoing care for decades—which is too expensive for them to afford.

Do not let an uninsured trucker get off the hook. Call our office to speak with a West Palm Beach uninsured truck driver accident attorney. We can identify possible defendants or insurance policies and develop a strategy to maximize your compensation.