Truck Accident Lawyer
Injured in a truck crash? We move fast to lock down the evidence, take on the trucking company and its insurers, and pursue the full cost of a serious injury. Free consultation.
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Why truck accidents are different
Semi-truck and 18-wheeler collisions bring heavier forces, complex regulations, and multiple liable parties: the driver, the carrier, a maintenance contractor, a shipper, or a broker. RAM Law & Title, PLLC knows FMCSA rules (hours-of-service, maintenance, qualifications) and how violations can prove negligence after a crash on the Palmetto, I-95, or US-1 through Coral Gables and Miami.
Rapid investigation and critical evidence
We move fast to send preservation letters, obtain electronic control module (black box) and telematics data, collect driver logs, dispatch records, maintenance files, and cargo documents, and secure nearby surveillance footage. When needed, we retain reconstruction and biomechanics experts to explain mechanism of injury and fault.
Determining liability across the chain
A fatigued driver, poor brakes, overloaded trailers, or negligent hiring can each shift responsibility. We analyze contracts and safety records to pursue every negligent party, maximizing available insurance coverage and potential recovery.
Dealing with commercial insurers
Trucking carriers and their insurers respond immediately with defense teams. We match that pace, negotiate from a position of strength, and file suit in Miami-Dade when offers don’t reflect the full impact: medical care, lost earnings, and long-term limitations. If your crash involved a company van or fleet car rather than a tractor-trailer, read about our commercial vehicle claims approach.
Maximizing compensation for life-changing injuries
Truck crashes often mean serious harm: spinal injuries, multiple fractures, TBI, or wrongful death. We pursue damages for future care, home modifications, and diminished earning capacity, and evaluate punitive exposure for egregious conduct. For context on non-truck collisions, see our work in car accidents and how those claims differ.
Your Coral Gables advocate
From Miracle Mile to the Port routes, we know the roads and the process. Our courtroom experience signals that we’ll try a case when necessary, which helps drive serious settlement talks.
Common questions
What should I do after an 18-wheeler crash in Miami-Dade?
Call 911, get medical care, photograph the vehicles and the truck’s DOT numbers, and don’t discuss fault with the carrier’s insurer. The sooner we’re involved, the sooner we can send preservation letters for the black-box and logbook data before it disappears.
Who can be liable in a semi-truck accident?
Often more than the driver: the motor carrier, the tractor or trailer owner, a maintenance contractor, the cargo loader, a broker, or a parts manufacturer. We trace the contracts and safety records to hold every negligent party accountable.
What evidence helps prove a trucking claim?
ECM and telematics data, hours-of-service logs, dispatch notes, inspection reports, driver-qualification files, maintenance records, scene photos, and nearby camera footage. We act fast to secure it before it’s overwritten.
How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit in Florida?
Most negligence claims must be filed within two years in Florida. Reach out early so the investigation and filings stay well ahead of the deadline.
Are trucking cases worth more than car accident cases?
They can be, because the injuries are often severe and several commercial policies may apply. But value still comes down to the evidence of fault, the medical documentation, and the long-term impact, which we build with experts.
Rooted in Coral Gables.
We were born and built here. We take cases throughout Florida, with our primary focus on South Florida and the Keys. From Miracle Mile to the Biltmore, you get a local team that knows these streets, these courts, and these neighborhoods.
- Coral Gables
- Miami-Dade
- Broward
- Palm Beach
- The Florida Keys
- All of Florida
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Tell us what's going on. We'll listen, explain your options in plain language, and be honest about how we can help. Free consultation, no obligation.