Kogan & DiSalvo

Following a truck accident in Florida, an insurance claim should be filed with your own insurance company. Your insurance company will assign your case to a claims representative who will then contact the truck driver’s coverage provider. However, it is best to contact an experienced commercial truck wreck attorney before filing an insurance claim.

Florida law breaks compensation into three broad categories: economic, noneconomic, and punitive damages. There is no cap on compensation for economic damages, such as lost wages, and medical bills. Similarly, there is no maximum amount a motorcyclist can receive for noneconomic damages. However, state law limits punitive damage awards to $500,000 or three times the amount of compensatory damages.

It is best to file a claim as soon as possible after a car accident. Some insurance companies have different deadlines for filing a claim, so it is important to know what your policy dictates. However, it is important to speak with an attorney before filing any claims with your insurance as they may try to avoid paying the full value of your case.

In civil claims, the jury assigns fault to the various parties, depending on the evidence that is presented. In some situations, the jury may even assign fault to the claimant. When this happens, the court may reduce the claimant’s compensation by their percentage of fault.