A crash with an 18-wheeler, semi-truck, dump truck, box truck, delivery truck, or commercial vehicle can change a family's life in seconds. These cases are not ordinary car accident cases. Trucking companies, insurance carriers, drivers, brokers, maintenance contractors, and corporate safety departments may all become part of the investigation.

At Juan Cordero Lawyers, we represent people injured in serious truck accidents across Florida. We know these cases require immediate action, aggressive evidence preservation, and a deep investigation into whether the trucking company followed the safety rules designed to protect the public.

Call Juan Cordero Lawyers 24/7: 305-525-8957 Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.

Truck accident cases often involve:

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSA)
• Driver logbooks and Hours of Service rules
• Black box / ECM data
• Dash camera footage
• Driver qualification files
• Maintenance and brake inspection records
• Cell phone records
• Drug and alcohol testing
• Cargo loading records
• Corporate safety policies
• Prior violations and crash history

A trucking company may send investigators to the scene immediately. You should have someone protecting your side just as quickly.

Truck crashes may be caused by:

• Driver fatigue — Hours of Service violations are among the most common FMCSA infractions
• Speeding or driving too fast for conditions — especially on Florida's high-speed interstates
• Distracted driving — cell phone use, dispatch communications, or in-cab devices
• Unsafe lane changes — blind spots on large trucks are significantly larger than on passenger vehicles
• Rear-end collisions — a fully loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 lbs and requires far more stopping distance
• Brake failure — inadequate maintenance or worn brake components
• Tire failure — blowouts at highway speed can cause the driver to lose control
• Overloaded or improperly loaded cargo — shifting loads can cause rollovers
• Poor maintenance — failure to inspect and repair critical safety systems
• Negligent hiring — trucking companies that hire drivers with disqualifying records
• Inadequate driver training — especially for specialized cargo or hazardous materials
• Pressure from dispatchers — pushing drivers to violate Hours of Service rules to meet delivery deadlines
• Failure to inspect the truck before driving — federal regulations require pre-trip inspections

One of the most important differences between truck accident cases and ordinary car accident cases is the number of potentially responsible parties. Depending on the facts, a claim may be brought against:

• The truck driver — for negligent or reckless operation
• The trucking company — for negligent hiring, training, supervision, or maintenance
• The truck owner — if different from the carrier
• A freight broker — for hiring an unsafe or unqualified carrier
• A loading company — for improperly securing cargo
• A maintenance company — for negligent repairs or inspections
• A tire or parts manufacturer — for defective components
• A company that hired an unsafe carrier — shipper liability
• Another negligent driver — if a third vehicle contributed to the crash

The key is preserving evidence before it disappears. Electronic logging device (ELD) data, black box recordings, and surveillance footage can be overwritten or destroyed quickly. Our firm acts immediately to send preservation letters and demand that all evidence be retained.

Truck crashes often cause catastrophic injuries, including:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) — ranging from concussion to severe permanent disability
• Spinal cord injuries — including partial or complete paralysis
• Broken bones — fractures of the spine, pelvis, ribs, arms, and legs
• Internal injuries — organ damage that may not be immediately apparent
• Burns — from fuel fires or chemical cargo
• Amputations — traumatic or surgical
• Neck and back injuries — herniated discs, nerve damage, chronic pain
• Wrongful death — when a loved one does not survive

These cases require proof not only of what happened, but also the full cost of future medical care, lost income, disability, pain, suffering, and the effect on the family. Our firm works with medical experts, life care planners, and economists to document the full value of your claim.

After a serious trucking crash, our team can move quickly to:

1. Send preservation letters to the trucking company, carrier, and insurer
2. Demand black box data before it is overwritten
3. Preserve dash cam and surveillance video from the scene and surrounding area
4. Investigate the trucking company's safety history — FMCSA records, prior violations, crash history
5. Review police and crash reports for errors or missing information
6. Obtain witness statements before memories fade
7. Inspect the scene and document road conditions, signage, and sight lines
8. Hire accident reconstruction experts to establish exactly what happened
9. Review driver logs and maintenance records for Hours of Service and inspection violations
10. Identify all available insurance coverage — commercial trucking policies often carry $1 million or more in coverage

Under Florida's 2023 tort reform law, most personal injury claims — including truck accident cases — must be filed within 2 years of the date of the accident (§95.11(3)(a), Florida Statutes). Wrongful death claims must be filed within 2 years of the date of death.

Missing this deadline permanently bars your claim, regardless of how serious your injuries are. Do not wait.

Juan Cordero Lawyers helps injured people throughout Florida, including:

• Miami-Dade County — Miami, Hialeah, Miami Beach
• Broward County — Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach
• Palm Beach County — West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach
• Martin County — Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach
• St. Lucie County — Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce
• Orange County — Orlando and surrounding areas
• Hillsborough County — Tampa and surrounding areas
• Duval County — Jacksonville and Northeast Florida

If you were injured anywhere in Florida, call us. We travel to clients and handle cases statewide.

If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident, do not wait. Trucking companies and insurance carriers begin building their defense immediately — and the evidence you need to win your case can disappear fast.

Call Juan Cordero Lawyers now: 305-525-8957 Available 24/7. Free consultation. No fee unless we recover for you.

Attorney Juan J. Cordero — Combat Veteran · Adjunct Professor of Law · Top 100 Trial Lawyer · 26+ years fighting for Florida's injured.

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