Free Case Review Text us

Trial Pro P.A. is proud to advocate for accident victims all over the state of Florida, including from our Central Florida office in Orlando. Our dedicated experienced personal injury attorneys handle a range of legal matters, from employment disputes to auto accidents claims. We can use our knowledge and legal skills to help you not only achieve a favorable outcome but relieve the legal burden on your shoulders as well. Our entire team understands how challenging and confusing litigation can be, which is why we are here for you through every step of the process.

The Trial Pro, P.A. attorneys, carry more than a century of collective legal experience and decades of working together as a team. We have represented hundreds if not thousands of people who have been injured due to car accidents, slip-and-fall, worker's compensation cases, and more. One thing that is clear to us is the essence of partnership. Without it, Trial Pro, P.A. could not be as effective in attaining success for our clients.

What To Do If I Am Hit By Semi Trailer?

Frequently Asked Questions - What To Do If I Am Hit By Semi Trailer?

If you are involved in an accident with a semi-trailer, you are likely to be injured.  A semi-trailer versus an automobile accident can cause severe damage not only to you but also to your vehicle.  Semi-trailers are extremely large compared to regular vehicle and even the smallest accident can cause big damage.  The first thing you need to do after you are hit by a semi-trailer is called the police.  Getting an accident report is the best thing you can do.  It not only gives you all the information you need for the semi trailer’s insurance company and owner, but it also helps the insurance companies determine what happened and who was at fault.  If the police officer can not determine who was at fault for the accident, they will state so on the crash report and the insurance companies will have to fight it out to determine who is liable for the damage and what payments they are responsible for.  Some semi-trailers these days are equipped with dash cameras so determining liability will be no question.

Semi-trailers are very large and sometimes they are not able to see smaller vehicles in their mirrors.  Because of this, the most common type of semi-trailer versus automobile accident is a sideswipe accident.  Semi-trailer drivers are trying to merge into the next lane and can sometimes not see a smaller vehicle in the lane next to them and they just merge over into the next lane.  This can cause your vehicle to be pushed into oncoming traffic, pushed into the vehicle next to you, or even crushed between the semi-trailer and the guard rail.  Another common type of semi-trailer versus automobile accident is a rear-end accident.  Semi-trailers take longer to stop than regular vehicles so if traffic ahead suddenly stops, sometimes semi-trailers aren’t able to stop in time, causing them to slam into the vehicle in front of them.  This is usually the worst type of accident as the impact can be severe due to the speed and the weight of the semi-trailer.

After an accident with a semi-trailer, if you’re injured, it’s a good idea to be transported right away by ambulance to the nearest hospital.  If you’re transported by ambulance, you are seen immediately, opposed to going on your own and having to wait in the emergency room for hours to be seen.  Once you get to the hospital, the emergency room physician will examine you and you will most likely be sent for x-rays or CT scans to rule out any fractures.  If you do end up having any fractures or serious injuries, you will be treated and held for observation.  When you are able to be discharged, you will be referred to your physician or to a specialist, depending on your injuries.  When you are asked how you will be paying the hospital bill, always be sure to give them your own auto insurance information to the bill.

If you are worried about your medical bills, don’t be.  Per Florida law, anyone who has an automobile insurance policy has to have $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection coverage.  Florida is a No-Fault state, which means that your insurance company has to pay up to $10,000 in medical coverage, no matter if you are at fault for the accident or not.  This coverage is mandatory in the State of Florida and is used to cover 80% of your medical bills, 60% of any lost wages, prescription, and mileage reimbursement, no matter if you are at fault for the accident or not.  Even though your medical bills are paid at 80%, you still have a 20% balance left over that is your responsibility.  If your doctor is nice enough, they may be willing to waive the balance at the end if you discuss it with them prior to starting treatment.  There is a cap of $10,000 so once that $10,000 is all used up, there will be no more payments or reimbursements to you. 

If you are hit by a semi-trailer, you must report the accident to both insurance companies in a timely manner.  If you don’t your claim could be thrown out due to untimely reporting.  Both insurance companies will ask you for a recorded statement.  You only have to give a statement to your own insurance company.  If you wish to provide the semi trailer’s insurance company with a statement, you can opt to provide a non-recorded statement.  If you do not give your own insurance company a statement, they can deny your benefits.  Per your insurance policy that you signed, you have to cooperate with them at all times during the claim.

Chances are if you’re hit by a semi-trailer, you are going to be injured.  Whether it’s a small injury or life-threatening.  Typically, rear-end accidents can cause whiplash-type injuries.  This occurs when your head and neck are thrown forward and then backward in a whipping motion.  Another serious injury you can sustain when you are hit by a very large vehicle such as a semi-trailer is an injury to your spine.  Spinal injuries are severe as they can be permanent and often require surgery.  It is more typical to be able to undergo surgery when you are hit by a semi-trailer as they quite often have very large insurance policies.  The more coverage there is, the more treatment you can get for your injuries.  If you hire an attorney to represent you for your injuries, your attorney will go over the insurance policy with you and discuss all of your medical treatment and will let you know what type of treatment you can have, based on the insurance limits.  If you do require surgery, it’s always best to discuss the recommendation with your attorney before proceeding, so that you know what’s in store for you once the surgery is over and it comes time to settle your claim. 



Watch Video


Discover the TRIAL PRO Difference!

Call Now (407) 300-0000

Free Case Review

We are dedicated to fully serving you to every degree. We vow to make the entire process of working with us as easy and as stress-free as possible. Therefore, we are more than happy to meet with you at your home, place of employment, hospital room, or other location that you find more convenient. You are always welcome to come into our office as well. Contact us Today!

Free Case Review Text us

Car Accident Attorneys

With more than a century of collective legal experience and a commitment to hard work, excellence, and integrity, we have recovered millions of dollars in damages on behalf of our clients.
Our goal is to enable our clients to sit back and focus on their recovery, knowing that the team at Trial Pro, P.A. has the experience and resources to effectively handle all of the legal details involved in their case.

Personal Injury Law

We put our knowledge and legal abilities into action to assist you to attain a positive outcome and ease the legal stress from your shoulders simultaneously. Trial Pro, P.A., holds a reputation for achieving real success for clients. Please leave it to us to fight wisely but aggressively.

Car Accident Attorneys

Experiencing a car accident can be frustrating and scary, but our promises to you are fully authentic. Trial Pro, P.A.'s injury attorneys, do not under-deliver. Instead, we do everything in our capabilities to go above and beyond your expectations.

Slip and Fall Accidents

Our objective is to enable our clients to relax and concentrate on healing, recognizing that the legal professionals at Trial Pro, P.A. holds the knowledge and resources to adequately tackle all the legal and financial specifics associated with their dispute.

What Our Clients Say

What Our Clients Say About Our Personal Injury Attorneys

"From the beginning we knew we were in good hands."
Clarence,
Personal Injury Case
Trial Pro got me $491,000
"I wouldn't be where I am today without Trial Pro."
Clarence,
Personal Injury Case
Trial Pro got me $998,000
"Trial Pro satisfied client 2021"
Client,
Car Accident Case
Trial Pro got me $1,900,000
"We are really glad that we choose you guys to represent us."
Nicole,
Personal Injury Case
Trial Pro got me $1,000,000
"Trial Pro makes sure you get what you deserve."
Ashley,
Personal Injury Case
Trial Pro got me $795,000
"Trial Pro satisfied client 2021"
Client,
Car Accident Case
Trial Pro got me $1,510,000
"When I hired Trial Pro, I didn't have to worry about anything."
Mark,
Motorcycle Accident Case
Trial Pro got me $810,000

Our Personal Injury attorneys have been featured in numerous publications

Call Now (407) 300-0000

Personal Injury Attorneys

Committed to Your Personal & Financial Recovery


Our goal is to make the process as easy as possible for you. You don't even have to come into our office if you cannot travel or adjust your schedule to make it to us. We're more than happy to come to you!

In addition to traveling directly to our clients, the team at Trial Pro, P.A. also pledges to provide clear advice and regular client communication. We know how vital regular contact with our clients is - we never leave you hanging or delay our responses. 

Mobirise

Orlando Personal Injury Attorneys

After experiencing an automobile accident, the last thing you desire is to have an attorney at hand that doesn’t know how to represent you adequately. You want a reputable law firm that will.

Serious Representation
We put our knowledge and legal abilities into action to assist you to attain a positive outcome and ease the legal stress from your shoulders simultaneously. Trial Pro, P.A., holds a reputation for achieving real success for clients. Please leave it to us to fight wisely but aggressively. 
Unmatched Case Results
Experiencing a car accident can be frustrating and scary, but our promises to you are fully authentic. Trial Pro, P.A.'s injury legal attorneys, do not under-deliver. Instead, we do everything in our capabilities to go above and beyond your expectations. 
Committed to Our Clients
It would help if you didn't have to beg for a call back from your attorney. It would be best if you didn't have to beg for an update on your case. At Trial Pro, P.A., we don't operate in that manner. We constantly call our clients to give them updates on their claims. If we miss a call, we promise always to return it.
Compassionate In & Out of Court
Our objective is to enable our clients to relax and concentrate on healing, recognizing that the legal professionals at Trial Pro, P.A. holds the knowledge and resources to adequately tackle all the legal and financial specifics associated with their dispute.

Pursuing Client Victories

Based in Florida, Trial Pro, P.A. represents clients across Florida from our offices in Miami, Orlando, Ft. Myers, Naples, Delray Beach, Jacksonville, and Daytona Beach. We are dedicated to fully serving you to every degree. We vow to make the entire process of working with us as easy and as stress-free as possible. Therefore, we are more than happy to meet with you at your home, place of employment, hospital room, or other business that you find more convenient. You are always welcome to come into our office as well.

Free Case Review Text us

 Send Message
* The following info is required

 Our Locations

Trial Pro P.A. is proud to advocate for accident victims all over the state of Florida. Our dedicated, experienced personal injury attorneys handle various legal matters, from employment disputes to auto accidents claims. We can use our knowledge and legal skills to help you not only achieve a favorable outcome but relieve the legal burden on your shoulders as well. Our entire team understands how challenging and confusing litigation can be, which is why we are here for you through every step of the process.


Trial Pro P.A. Orlando Office

  (407) 300-0000

 250 N Orange Ave 14th Floor
Orlando, FL 32801


Trial Pro P.A. Tampa Office

  (813) 522-5444

 1000 N. Ashley Drive, Suite 512
Tampa, FL, 33602


Trial Pro P.A. Naples Office

  (239) 300-0000

 870 111th Ave N #1
Naples, FL 34108


Trial Pro P.A. Fort Myers Office

  (239) 400-5000

 9341 Marketplace Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33912


Trial Pro P.A. Melbourne Office

  (321) 586-2088

 2551 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Suite 102
Melbourne, FL, 32935

Contact Info

250 N Orange Ave, 14th Floor

Orlando, FL 32801

help@trialpro.com

(407) 300-0000


Our law firm fights aggressively -- always determined to win your case. 

Trial Pro, P.A. Car Accident Attorneys

Trial Pro, P.A.

The information on this website is for general information purposes only. The Information presented at this site should not be construed as formal legal advice nor the formation of an attorney-client relationship. For medical advice and treatment, you should contact a licensed medical professional.