Broward County Truck Accident Lawyer

When a tractor-trailer leaves you hurt on I-95, I-595, or the Turnpike, the decision in front of you is not only whether to hire counsel. It is how fast you can get one in place before evidence on that truck disappears. Spencer Morgan Law handles truck crashes and other serious injury claims for people in Broward County, across Greater Miami, and throughout Florida, and a Broward County truck accident lawyer from the firm can start protecting that evidence right away.

A truck wreck is not a bigger version of a fender bender. The trucking company, the driver, a freight broker, a leasing company, and a cargo loader can all share responsibility, and each has its own insurer. The truck’s electronic data, the driver’s logs, and maintenance files sit in the carrier’s hands, not yours. Getting that information requires moving early and knowing what to ask for.

Florida’s fault rules also changed in a way that makes careful handling more important. Trucking insurers know that if they can push a injured person’s share of blame past half, that person recovers nothing. We will walk through how that works below.

What to Do After a Truck Crash in Broward County

Start with medical care, and do it within 14 days. Florida’s no-fault PIP coverage pays nothing for treatment unless you get your first care within that window. Even then, the full $10,000 in PIP benefits is available only if a qualified provider, such as a physician, dentist, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse, certifies an emergency medical condition. Without that certification, the cap drops to $2,500. PIP pays 80 percent of medical expenses and 60 percent of lost wages regardless of who caused the crash, so use it, but understand it is only the starting layer in a truck case where injuries often run far beyond it.

At the scene, if you can, photograph the truck, its DOT number, the company name on the door, the license plate, skid marks, debris, and the position of every vehicle. Get names and numbers from witnesses. Ask the responding agency, whether that is the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol, or a city police department, how to obtain the crash report. Do not guess about speed or blame when talking to anyone, and do not give a recorded statement to a trucking insurer before speaking with a lawyer.

Call us quickly about a preservation letter. Carriers can overwrite electronic control module data and dashcam footage in the normal course of business, and driver logs and inspection records do not stay available forever. A written demand to keep that material puts the company on notice that a claim is coming.

Be careful with medical bills. Florida now requires a claimant who treats under a letter of protection, meaning a provider treating in exchange for payment out of a settlement or judgment, to disclose that arrangement, including who referred you for the treatment. We guide clients on getting needed care while keeping the billing in a form that holds up later. For deadlines, claims that arose after March 24, 2023 generally carry a two-year limitations period for negligence, and a wrongful death claim also has a two-year window. If a government vehicle or agency is involved, a written claim has its own timeline and the damages are capped by statute, so tell us right away if the truck was a county or city vehicle.

Claims above the county court’s threshold go to circuit civil judges, and appeals go to the Fourth District Court of Appeal.

Types of Truck Crashes We See in Broward

• Rear-End and Underride Collisions: Stop-and-go congestion on I-95 and I-595 near Fort Lauderdale produces crashes where a loaded truck cannot stop in time. Passenger vehicles can slide under a trailer, causing catastrophic head and spinal injuries.
• Port Everglades Container and Cargo Traffic: Drayage trucks moving to and from the port share city streets and highways with commuters. Rushed schedules, overweight loads, and fatigue are recurring questions in these cases.
• Jackknife and Rollover Crashes: Sudden braking in rain, which is common here, can cause a trailer to swing across lanes. Improperly secured cargo and worn brakes often come up in the investigation.
• Turnpike and Sawgrass Expressway Wrecks: High-speed, long-haul traffic means more force on impact and drivers who may have been on the road past legal hours.
• Delivery and Box Truck Collisions: Last-mile delivery vehicles in Pembroke Pines, Plantation, and Coral Springs may be owned by a contractor, leased, or run by a staffing arrangement, which changes who is responsible.
• Construction and Dump Truck Accidents: Ongoing road and development work across the county puts heavy trucks in tight spaces with turning and blind-spot hazards.
• Tire Blowouts and Mechanical Failure: Deferred maintenance, bad retreads, and skipped inspections can shift responsibility from the driver to the carrier or a repair shop.
• Wrongful Death from Truck Crashes: When a family loses someone, Florida law lays out who may recover and what damages apply, and every beneficiary has to be identified in the complaint.

Why Choose Spencer Morgan Law for a Truck Accident Case

The firm serves Broward County, Miami-Dade, and the rest of Florida, and it handles the full range of serious injury claims, from automobile and rideshare crashes to falls, workplace injuries, maritime and watercraft accidents, and medical malpractice. That breadth matters in trucking cases, where a single crash can involve a commercial policy, a personal auto policy, a workers’ compensation angle, and a medical billing fight all at once.

The firm has taken on trucking and large-recovery cases directly. Its results include a $1,000,000 semi-truck crash recovery, a separate $1,000,000 auto accident settlement, an $800,000 maritime accident recovery, and a $720,000 recovery that pulled together three insurance policies for two injured victims. That last kind of result reflects something trucking claims demand: finding every layer of coverage rather than stopping at the first policy limit.

Clients consistently describe the same things: prompt answers to calls and emails, plain explanations of each step, and a team that treats them like family. One client wrote about Mr. Morgan’s passion in dealing with the insurance representative on their case; another said every question was answered from day one. The firm also helps with the practical fallout, such as getting cars fixed, securing fair reimbursement on total losses, resolving medical bills, and arranging needed treatment. Consultations are confidential, Spanish-language service is available, and you pay nothing unless the firm recovers for you.

How Fault Is Decided When a Truck Is Involved

Florida used to reduce a injured person’s recovery by their share of fault no matter how large. That changed in March 2023. Now, a person found more than 50 percent at fault for their own harm recovers nothing in most negligence cases. At 50 percent or less, the award is reduced by that percentage. Trucking defense teams know this and will look for any argument that you were speeding, changing lanes, or braking suddenly. Dashcam footage, the truck’s data recorder, and independent reconstruction often decide this question.

Florida also no longer uses joint and several liability, which means the court assigns each liable party only its own percentage of fault. In a truck case, that makes it important to identify every responsible party up front: the driver, the motor carrier, an owner who leased the tractor, a company that loaded the cargo badly, or a shop that signed off on faulty brakes. A party you never name cannot be made to pay its share, and the gap does not get covered by someone else.

Frequently Asked Questions About Broward County Truck Accidents

How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit in Florida?

For crashes that happened on or after March 24, 2023, the general negligence deadline is two years. A wrongful death claim is also generally two years from the date of death. Earlier claims may still fall under the old four-year period. Do not wait to find out which applies to you.

Who can be held responsible for a truck crash?

Possibly the driver, the trucking company, the truck’s owner or lessor, a cargo loader, a maintenance contractor, or a manufacturer of a defective part. Which ones apply depends on the evidence, and each may carry separate insurance.

Does PIP cover my truck crash injuries?

PIP covers part of your initial medical bills and lost wages regardless of fault, but only if you get treatment within 14 days. The $10,000 limit requires an emergency medical condition determination; otherwise it is $2,500. Serious truck injuries usually exceed PIP quickly, so the claim against the at-fault party is where most of the compensation comes from.

What if I was partly at fault?

If your share of fault is 50 percent or less, your recovery is reduced by that share. If it is more than 50 percent, you generally cannot recover damages. This is why disputes over who did what in the seconds before impact matter so much.

What should I not say to the trucking company’s insurer?

Avoid recorded statements, guesses about speed or injuries, and anything that sounds like accepting blame. Adjusters are trained to gather statements that limit the claim. Refer them to your lawyer.

How is a truck case different from a regular car accident claim?

Trucks involve company records, federal safety rules, multiple insurers, and much higher injury severity. Evidence that lives with the carrier can disappear if no one demands it promptly. The sheer number of potentially liable parties also complicates negotiation.

Will my own health insurance pay while the case is pending?

It can, and often should be used. Florida’s medical bill evidence rules now allow a jury to consider what your health coverage is obligated to pay, along with your share. We help structure treatment and billing so the case reflects your real medical costs.

What is a letter of protection and should I use one?

It is an arrangement where a provider treats you in exchange for being paid from your settlement or judgment. Florida requires disclosure of these arrangements, including who referred you, as a condition of claiming those expenses. They can still be useful, but they need to be handled carefully.

What if the truck that hit me was owned by a government agency?

Claims against government entities follow special rules, including written presentment before suit and a statutory cap on damages of $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident. Recovering more than the cap requires a claim bill from the Legislature. Tell us immediately if you think a public vehicle was involved.

Can I recover if the driver was an independent contractor?

Often yes. Carriers frequently label drivers as contractors to avoid responsibility, but ownership of the truck, dispatch control, and insurance arrangements can still expose the company. These questions are worth investigating rather than accepting at face value.

What if a loved one died in a truck crash?

Florida’s wrongful death law lets certain survivors recover for losses like companionship and mental pain and suffering, and the estate may recover separately. All beneficiaries must be identified in the complaint. The deadline is generally two years, so contact us promptly.

Serving Truck Crash Victims Across Broward County

Spencer Morgan Law represents injured people from Fort Lauderdale and its neighborhoods, through Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, and Dania Beach, and north into Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point, and Oakland Park. We also serve clients in Plantation, Sunrise, Lauderhill, Lauderdale Lakes, and Tamarac, as well as Coral Springs, Parkland, Margate, and Coconut Creek out west. In the south and southwest of the county, we help families in Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Davie, Weston, Cooper City, and Southwest Ranches.

Truck traffic follows the corridors that tie these communities together, including I-95, I-595, the Florida Turnpike, the Sawgrass Expressway, and the roads feeding Port Everglades. The firm also serves neighboring Miami-Dade County and clients throughout the State of Florida.

Talk With a Broward County Truck Accident Attorney

If a commercial truck has changed your life or taken someone you love, speak with a Broward County truck accident attorney at Spencer Morgan Law before the evidence slips away. The consultation is confidential, Spanish-language assistance is available, and there is no fee unless we recover for you. Call today and let us start the investigation.