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What Can Families Do After a Trucking Accident Fatality?

Learning of the tragic loss of a loved one because of a trucking accident is a terribly heartbreaking and distressing event for a family.

Most people struggle to navigate their feelings of deep despair, grief, and anger after discovering their loved one’s unjust loss. They are often unsure of how to seek justice for their loved one or who to turn to for help.

Seeking the help of a wrongful death truck accident lawyer will ease the stressful burden felt by you and your loved ones as you process and mourn the loss of your deceased loved one.

Our dedicated team at Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon knows how distressing navigating the wrongful loss of a loved one is for families. Contact our trusted team today at (850) 433-6581 to schedule your free case consultation. Let us get you the care and justice you deserve.

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Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Chicago

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Suffering through the painful trauma of losing a family member from a large commercial truck accident is a heartbreaking and painful experience.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that in one recent year, there were close to 500,000 large truck accidents nationwide. An estimated 5,000 truck accidents resulted in deaths, representing one percent of all truck accidents that year.

A number of factors cause fatal trucking accidents, including:

  • Distracted driver
  • Driving while impaired
  • Driving while fatigued
  • Aggressive driving
  • Ignoring traffic signs
  • Inadequate driver training
  • Roadway complications
  • Abrupt traffic pattern changes
  • Poor vehicle maintenance

Contact our dedicated team today at Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon if you lost a loved one in a trucking accident. Let us help you get the justice and care you deserve for your tragic and unjust loss.

Can I Recover Compensation if My Loved One Suffered a Trucking Accident Fatality?

Losing a loved one in a traumatic trucking accident fatality leaves most families struggling with deep feelings of grief, anguish, and pain.

You can receive compensation for the unjust wrongful death of your loved one from a trucking accident, including

  • Conscious mental suffering and anguish felt by your deceased loved one
  • Conscious physical pain felt by your deceased loved one
  • Emotional suffering and grief experienced by the survivors
  • Loss of consortium from no longer having companionship with your deceased loved one
  • Loss of income and future earnings of your deceased loved one
  • Potential inheritance reduction
  • Property damage
  • Medical expenses
  • Funeral expenses
  • Punitive damages

Partnering with a committed wrongful death truck accident lawyer will help you attain justice for the tragic loss of your loved one while increasing your opportunity to obtain fair compensation for the pain and suffering experienced by both you and your loved one.

Call our trusted team at Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon today, and let us help you attain the justice, care, and compensation your family deserves for your loved one’s heartbreaking wrongful death from a trucking accident.

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Why Should I Hire Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon for My Loved One’s Wrongful Death From a Trucking Accident?

Experiencing the traumatic wrongful loss of a loved one because of a trucking accident leaves most people suffering through pains of anguish, grief, and despair.

Finding the help of a compassionate and understanding wrongful death truck accident lawyer will help your family better navigate the challenging and heartbreaking aftermath of your loved one’s loss.

At Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of our clients. We strive to build strong client relationships as we work to exceed their expectations in resolving their legal problems.

Since our firm’s founding in 1913, our team has focused on our core values of integrity, broad experience, effectiveness, being accessible to our clients, and excellence.

We begin all client relationships with a free case consultation. This allows us to introduce our firm and legal team better while we gain a deeper understanding of your unique situation and desired results for your case. Our team will listen carefully to the challenges you and your loved ones face and help guide you on the best legal path toward a favorable resolution.

Call our dedicated team today to schedule your free case consultation. Let us help you get the care, justice, and compensation you deserve for your loved one’s unjust trucking accident fatality.

What Can Families Do After a Trucking Accident Fatality?

Discovering your loved one suffered a devastating trucking accident fatality is a heartbreaking and devastating experience.

People often feel confused and anguished after learning of their loved one’s unjust loss, and many are unsure of what they should do next.

Taking the proper steps after learning your loved one suffered a wrongful death from a trucking accident will protect your family’s rights and maximize your chances of recovering just compensation for your heartbreaking loss.

Maintain Detailed Documentation

Maintain a detailed list of documentation regarding your loved one’s trucking accident fatality, including

  • A copy of the police report from the incident, if applicable
  • A copy of any medical reports from the incident
  • All photographs and videos from the scene of the accident, if applicable
  • Any witness contact information, if applicable
  • A list of all expenses, including medical bills, funeral expenses, property damage, lost wages, lost future earnings
  • A journal tracking what you know about the incident that resulted in your loved one’s death, including any ensuing losses your family has suffered, as well as any conscious pain and suffering your deceased loved one experienced

Contact a Lawyer

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Contact an attorney as soon as possible after learning of your loved one’s wrongful death from a trucking accident to make sure you meet all of Florida’s statute of limitations for your case.

Working with a lawyer will protect your family’s rights and increase your chances of obtaining fair compensation for the tragic loss of your loved one.

Your compassionate and dedicated legal team will manage all the complexities of the insurance claim and legal procedures, allowing you and your family to concentrate more on your healing and grief.

Contact Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon today to schedule your free case consultation with one of our trusted team members. Let us help you get the justice and compensation your family deserves for your loved one’s trucking accident fatality.

Work With a Reliable Wrongful Death Truck Accident Lawyer

People often feel a deep sense of pain, anguish, and frustration after learning their loved one suffered a traumatic trucking accident fatality.

They are often unsure of what to do next and who to turn to for help managing this challenging and distressing situation.

Finding the help of a reliable wrongful death personal injury lawyer during this complicated time will ease the stress your family feels, allowing you to focus better on getting your lives back on track.

Contact our reliable team at Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon today at (850) 433-6581, and let us give you the help, justice, and compensation you deserve.

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