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Why Choose Carl Reynolds Law?
Our firm's primary philosophy is to treat cases, accidents, and injuries as if they were our own. We treat clients as if they were our family and devote an unrivaled level of personal commitment to each and every injured victim we represent. This is because we know that when it comes to injuries, it's always personal. Call our Truck Accident attorneys today for a free consultation.
We Offer Our Clients the Following:
- We start every personal injury claim with a completely free, confidential consultation.
- We are committed to protecting your rights from start to finish.
- We utilize a full arsenal of resources and skills to secure the maximum compensation.
- We have former experience working hand-in-hand with insurance companies.
- We have secured more than $50 million in financial damages for our clients.
- We fight vigorously and tenaciously until a satisfactory resolution is obtained.
- We offer bilingual legal services for English and Spanish speaking clients.
- Whatever your case may entail and wherever the most favorable resolution may rest, you can be confident that our team has the experience, the confidence and the dedication to recover the full financial compensation you require.
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Manatee County Truck Accident Lawyer Pursuing Full Compensation
Part of what distinguishes Carl Reynolds Law apart from other injury law practices is that we field an experienced team that is truly passionate about changing the lives of truck accident victims. In addition, we are fortunate to be able to draw upon a wide breadth of experience in both the legal realm and the insurance industry.
Our staff has more than three decades of collective experience either working for insurance companies or handling claims for injured clients. Attorney Reynolds also has a background in handling claims for insurance companies.
These unique experiences allow our legal team to effectively use our insight into how insurance companies handle claims and compensate victims. As such, we are fully prepared to reach favorable settlements through extensive negotiation and have no aversion to fighting aggressively on behalf of our clients at trial.
Our firm's primary philosophy is to treat cases, accidents, and injuries as if they were our own. We treat clients as if they were our family and devote an unrivaled level of personal commitment to each and every injured victim we represent. This is because we know that when it comes to injuries, it's always personal.
$1,000,000 – T-Bone Collision | $600,000 – Vehicle vs. Pedestrian | $550,000 – Rear-End / UM | $910,000 – Bicycle Collision | $725,000 – Golf Cart Accident | $1,125,000 – Motor Vehicle Collision |
$1,500,000+ – Rideshare Collision | $725,000 – Multi-Vehicle Collision | $1,075,000 – Commercial Vehicle Collision | $2,150,000 – Catastrophic Multi-Vehicle Collision | $1,350,000 – DUI Collision |
$2,400,000 – Government Liability Verdict | $978,842 – Multi-Vehicle Rear-End | $1,200,000 – DUI Head-On Collision | $500,000 – Stop Sign Collision | $625,000 – Premises Fall | $1,500,000 – Wrongful Death |
Holding Negligent Trucking Companies Liable
Due to their massive size and weight, commercial trucks and 18-wheelers are highly regulated by federal and state agencies, such as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), to reduce the risk of trucking accidents and to keep others on the road safe.
The FMCSA enforces hundreds of laws and regulations surrounding the trucking industry. These include regulations for driver safety and training, as well as the duties of trucking companies to ensure maximum safety on the roadways.
Some of the most common regulations include:
- Hours-of-service regulations to reduce risks associated with tired drivers
- Weight and load restrictions
- Adequate and regular vehicle maintenance
- Driver drug and alcohol testing
When a truck company fails to follow these guidelines, their vehicles and drivers are much more likely to be the cause of a serious accident. If you or a loved one were injured in a truck accident, our dedicated attorneys are standing by to review your case immediately and offer the experienced representation you need to achieve justice.
Florida Truck Accident Statistics
Unfortunately, in Florida, it's not an "if you're in a vehicle accident" but "when you're in a vehicle accident." Driving is a risk that most of us take each and every day, and the consequences of an accident are only heightened when you consider that we share the road with vehicles as light and exposed as motorcycles and bicycles and with vehicles as heavy as 80,000-pound semi-trucks.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that in 2017:
- 30,754 truck accidents occurred that did not result in any serious injuries,
- 371 accidents involving heavy trucks resulted in non-incapacitating injuries,
- 126 resulted in 126 incapacitating injuries,
- And 27 semi-truck accidents resulted in a fatality.
It is clear statistically that truck accidents can easily result in a fatality or serious injury. If you've lost a loved one or been seriously injured in an accident involving a heavy truck, please do not hesitate to contact our experienced team of attorneys.
Why You Need to Hire a Lawyer
After a truck accident occurs, the trucking and insurance companies begin to investigate immediately. Their efforts are geared toward deflecting allegations of negligence and reducing their liability as much as possible. You need an aggressive negotiator who can stand up for your rights against these big-name bullies.
With our collective knowledge of federal trucking regulations and personal injury law, our legal team can work toward identifying the cause of the accident, clearly establishing negligence, and holding trucking companies liable for the damage they cause.
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Our firm has handled many truck accident claims and we have recovered more than $50 million in compensation for our clients. Our legal team is here to evaluate your case and help you understand the ways in which we can help fight for the compensation you deserve.
We encourage all victims and families to reach out to our firm as soon as possible. Contact Carl Reynolds Law truck accident lawyers today.
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We strongly encourage victims and families to schedule a free case evaluation with our truck accident attorneys as soon as possible. Contact Carl Reynolds Law Today!
When we go to court, we go to win.
Other cases are handled similarly with modifications depending on specific circumstances.
- We assist in getting our client's truck repaired or, if beyond repair, ensuring that our clients get full market value for their totaled vehicle.
- We monitor our client's medical treatment and make sure that the insurance company is paying the full and just amount of financial compensation.
- We aid in getting our clients reimbursed for prescription medication, mileage to and from doctor appointments and compensation for any lost wages.
- We invest hours upon hours with our clients personally and in reviewing their medical reports and other related documentation to make sure that all holes are plugged and that there are no surprises in moving forward with litigation.
Generally, investigations involve getting hold of the full police report, sending letters and communicating with the insurance companies involved with instructions to "leave our clients alone" - to stop hounding them with phone calls or bombarding them with forms to fill out. We will also interview witnesses, take photographs of the accident scene, secure copies of any video capturing the accident from traffic lights or businesses close by and whatever else is necessary. We also provide full and personalized support to our clients and set swiftly toward reaching favorable settlements or verdicts through trial.
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Common Injuries Reported in Truck Accidents
The injuries suffered in a truck accident can vary dramatically depending on the circumstances of each individual crash. As your truck accident lawyers, it will be our job to get a full understanding of your injuries and how the collision is what caused or worsened them. Some injuries that are often reported in truck accident claims are:
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Focuses On Your Needs.
Our objectives at Carl Reynolds Law are to ensure that the clients we serve receive the highest quality representation and personal support possible. Regardless of the unique circumstances involved in your case, we are focused on you and on delivering an unwavering level of commitment.
When We Go to Court,
We Go To Win
You Need a Tough Trial Lawyer on Your Side
Our team fights relentlessly for every client. Led by Carl E. Reynolds III—one of only 1% of Florida personal injury attorneys board-certified in Civil Trial Law.