Two Law Enforcement Officers Hurt in Semi-Truck Crash in Miami-Dade County
According to a report from NBC 6 South Florida, two law enforcement officers were injured in a crash with a semi-truck in Miami-Dade County. The collision happened at an intersection in Miami Gardens. Here, our Miami truck accident lawyer provides a more comprehensive overview of what we know and explains the legal options of police officers who were injured in a crash.
MDSO Detectives Hurt in Crash With Semi-Truck in Miami Gardens
As confirmed by NBC 6 South Florida, two detectives from the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office were hurt in a crash with a semi-truck. The accident happened when they were in an unmarked vehicle, at an intersection in Miami Gardens. Indeed, the truck collision was reported just before midnight at the intersection of NW 167th Street and NW 12th Avenue. Both of the deputies were transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The crash is still being investigated.
An Overview of Options for Police Officers Hurt in a Truck Accident in Florida
Police officers face a number of different work-related safety risks. With that being said, motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of work-related injuries for law enforcement officers in Florida. The large size of commercial trucks makes them especially dangerous. Here is an overview of the legal options for a police officer who was hurt in a truck accident in Florida:
- A Workers’ Compensation Claim: In Florida, all law enforcement officers are entitled to workers’ comp coverage. You have the right to file a no-fault workers’ comp claim to seek benefits if you were hurt on the job—including in any type of work-related motor vehicle collision. Workers’ comp covers all reasonable and necessary medical care and it provides wage loss benefits that are usually paid tax-free at two-thirds of your average weekly wage. If you are a police officer who was hurt in a truck accident and you have questions about workers’ comp claims, our legal team is here to help.
- A Third Party Liability Claim: A police officer in Florida who was seriously hurt in a work-related tractor trailer crash has the right to file a third party liability claim. In effect, that means you can sue any negligent party other than your own employer. For example, if you suffered a serious injury, you may have a fault-based claim against a negligent truck driver and/or negligent trucking company. Through a fault-based truck accident claim, victims can seek compensation for the full extent of their damages. Notably, you can bring both a third party liability claim and a workers’ comp claim as a police officer in Florida.
Contact Our Miami Truck Accident Attorney for a Free Case Review
At Pike & Lustig, LLP, our Miami semi-truck accident lawyer fights tirelessly for justice. If you or your loved one is a law enforcement officer who was injured in a commercial truck crash, we are here to help. Contact us right away for a free, no strings attached case evaluation. We represent truck accident victims in Miami-Dade County and throughout all of South Florida.
Source:
nbcmiami.com/news/local/2-miami-dade-deputies-hurt-in-crash-with-18-wheeler-in-miami-gardens-authorities/3549206/
