Florida Truck Accident Attorneys
18-wheeler crashes. Federal regulations. Multiple insurers.
A loaded semi-truck can weigh 20× more than a passenger car. Crashes produce catastrophic injuries — and three or four potential defendants (driver, motor carrier, broker, shipper, maintenance vendor). FMCSA hours-of-service logs, ELD data, and driver-qualification files are time-sensitive. We send preservation letters on day one.
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Case Types
Jackknife Collisions
Trailer swings out from tractor — often tied to driver fatigue, brake failure, or excessive speed. Driver-log discovery is critical.
Underride Crashes
Car slides under trailer. Frequently fatal. FMVSS 223/224 underride-guard compliance must be inspected.
Rollover Cases
Improper loading, top-heavy cargo, or excessive curve speed. The shipper or loader can be a defendant separate from the trucking company.
Driver Fatigue / HOS Violations
FMCSA limits drivers to 11 hours driving per 14-hour duty period. ELD records prove violations and unlock punitive-damage theories.
Negligent Hiring / Retention
When a motor carrier hires a driver with prior DUIs, suspensions, or out-of-service violations, the carrier itself is a separate defendant.
Brake / Maintenance Failure
Failed pre-trip inspections, deferred maintenance, and DOT inspection history can shift liability to the carrier or maintenance vendor.
How We Handle Your Case
Free Case Review
Call or message us. We listen, gather facts, and tell you honestly whether you have a viable case — at no cost.
Evidence Preservation
We send preservation letters, pull traffic-camera footage, obtain incident reports, and lock down witness statements before they fade.
Medical & Damages Build-Out
We coordinate your medical care, compile billing records, calculate lost wages, and document pain-and-suffering with the proof a jury needs.
Negotiate or Litigate
We demand fair compensation. If the insurer refuses, we file suit. Every case is prepared as if it will be tried — that posture produces the better offer.
Types of Compensation Available
Medical Expenses
Emergency care, hospital stays, surgery, physical therapy, prescriptions, future medical needs.
Lost Wages
Past missed work and reduced future earning capacity, including overtime and bonuses you would have earned.
Pain and Suffering
Physical pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, anxiety, sleep disruption — Florida has no statutory cap on most negligence cases.
Property Damage
Vehicle repair or replacement, rental-car reimbursement, diminished-value claims, and damaged personal property.
Florida Deadline — 2 Years
As of March 24, 2023, Florida shortened the deadline to file most negligence-based personal injury lawsuits from 4 years to 2 years.
Fla. Stat. §95.11(4)(a) (2023)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a truck accident case different from a car accident case?+
Federal regulations (FMCSR) apply, multiple defendants are usually involved (driver, motor carrier, broker, shipper), commercial insurance limits are much higher, and discoverable evidence (ELD logs, driver-qualification files, maintenance records) is time-sensitive. Preservation letters should go out within days.
How much insurance do trucks carry in Florida?+
Interstate motor carriers must carry $750,000 minimum (general freight) or up to $5 million (hazardous materials) under federal law. Intrastate Florida-only carriers have lower minimums but commercial trucks rarely operate purely intrastate.
Who can be sued in a Florida truck accident?+
Potentially: the driver, the motor carrier (employer), the broker who arranged the load, the shipper who loaded improperly, the maintenance vendor, the manufacturer of a defective component, or the cargo owner. We identify every viable defendant in the first 30 days.
What Our Florida Clients Say
"After my crash on US-192, the insurance company called the same day. I am glad I called the attorneys first. They handled everything in Spanish."
Maria R.
Kissimmee, FL
"My slip-and-fall case felt impossible at first — the store denied everything. The team pulled the cleaning logs and surveillance video and changed the conversation."
James T.
Sanford, FL
"They walked me through every step in plain language. I never felt like a case number. I will recommend them to anyone in Central Florida."
Lourdes V.
Apopka, FL
"Got hit by a driver who fled. The team filed the UM claim, pushed the police on the investigation, and resolved everything without trial."
Daniel P.
Winter Park, FL
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.
Let's Talk About Your Case Today
Call or message us. The consultation is free. If we do not recover, you owe no attorney fee.
Available 24/7 for Serious Injury
William J. Vásquez is licensed in North Carolina. Personal injury representations and other Florida-jurisdiction matters are handled by Florida Bar attorney Harold Estrada-Rodriguez (FL Bar No. 1041171), who serves as the attorney responsible for each engagement. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.
