Legal Question in Product Liability in Florida

Hit by Truck
While standing outside the entrance to Home Depot, I was struck by a truck driven by a private individual. I phoned 911, was taken by ambulance to ER and had surgery on broken, dislocated ankle. No law enforcement officer ever spoke to me or any of my family, though we were given an ''exchange of information'' form from the driver at fault. His auto insurance is with State Farm, as is my own. Because of my injuries, I lose wages and suffer pain. What law enforcement agency should be contacted? No one from Home Depot ever bothered to appear at the accident site or contact us later. The driver of the truck, who admitted to carelessness and distraction, was not cited by the FHP who responded and completed the only report: exchange of information. What should I do?

Asked on 11/27/04, 8:49 pm

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Jason Turchin Accident Victims Rights Attorney Jason Turchin, Esq

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You should immediately contact an attorney to help you if you need advice. Proper advice in this case should not come in the form of a paragraph response here. Your insurance company, the truck's insurance company, and the owner of the vehicle's insurance company should be ascertained. There are a number of other things that need to get done in the beginning of the case. Evidence should be secured by an investigator or someone who can take photographs of the truck and the accident scene. Again, I do not know enough about the facts of the case to properly respond. Please let me know if you have any questions. You can write me directly at [email protected] or call toll free to 800-655-4529. Best, Jason.

Answered on 11/27/04, 10:04 pm

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