Truck accident cases are not just bigger car accident cases. They involve federal safety regulations, professional drivers, trucking companies, and their insurers — all of whom move quickly to protect themselves after a serious crash.
The trucking company may send an investigator to the scene the same day. Critical evidence — the driver's logs, the truck's electronic data, maintenance records — can be lawfully overwritten or lost within weeks. Acting fast to preserve it is often the difference between a strong case and a stalled one.
Local knowledge that matters
South Florida's freight corridors — I-95, Florida's Turnpike, and Beeline Highway — carry heavy commercial traffic through Palm Beach County day and night. I know these routes and the recurring hazards on them, from merging chaos at interchanges to fatigued long-haul drivers pushing to make a delivery window.
What to do after truck accidents
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Call 911 immediately
Serious truck crashes require police and often paramedics. The official report is a cornerstone of your case.
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Do not let anyone move evidence
The truck, its cargo, and debris tell the story. Photograph the scene widely if you safely can.
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Get names of the driver and company
Note the trucking company name, DOT number on the cab, trailer, and any placards.
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Seek medical care right away
Truck-crash injuries are frequently severe and can worsen. Get evaluated even if you feel 'okay.'
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Call a lawyer before the trucking company's insurer calls you
Preserving the truck's black-box data may require a legal preservation letter within days.
Common injuries I see
- Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries
- Multiple and complex fractures
- Internal organ damage and internal bleeding
- Amputations and crush injuries
- Severe burns
- Catastrophic, life-changing disability
How Florida law applies
- Multiple parties may be responsible
- Liability can extend beyond the driver to the trucking company, the cargo loader, a maintenance contractor, or a parts manufacturer. Identifying every responsible party often means more available insurance coverage for your recovery.
- Federal trucking regulations apply
- Interstate carriers must follow FMCSA rules on driver hours, rest, inspections, and maintenance. A violation of these rules can be powerful evidence of negligence.
- Two-year deadline — but evidence expires sooner
- You have two years to file suit, but the physical and electronic evidence that proves fault can vanish in weeks. Early investigation is essential.
How I help with your case
- Move immediately to preserve the truck's data, driver logs, and maintenance records.
- Identify every responsible party and every applicable insurance policy.
- Bring in accident-reconstruction and medical experts when a case calls for it.
- Handle the pressure from well-funded trucking insurers so it never falls on you.
Truck Accidents — frequently asked questions
More parties, more insurance, more regulations, and far more at stake. Trucking companies and their insurers have teams that respond within hours. Your case needs someone doing the same on your side.
As soon as you're able. Some evidence — like the truck's electronic control module data — can be legally overwritten quickly. The sooner I can send a preservation letter, the better.
Their job is to limit what the company pays. Being friendly is part of that. Don't give a recorded statement or sign anything before speaking with your own attorney.