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South Florida Truck Accident Lawyer
Truck Accidents
South Florida Truck Accident Lawyer
A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh 20 to 30 times more than the average passenger car. When one collides with your vehicle, the results are often catastrophic, and the fight that follows is unlike any ordinary car accident claim. Trucking companies dispatch investigators to the scene within hours to start building their defense. At Furmanski Law Group, Daniel Furmanski moves just as quickly to preserve the evidence and hold every responsible party accountable, and he does it with the direct, hands-on attention your case deserves.
Why truck cases are different
An ordinary crash usually involves two drivers and two insurance policies. A truck case can involve many parties: the driver, the trucking company that employed them, the broker who arranged the load, the company that loaded the cargo, and the manufacturer of a defective part. Each may share blame, and each may carry separate insurance. Commercial trucks are also governed by federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations covering driver hours, maintenance, and inspections. Violations of those rules often reveal exactly how a crash happened and who is at fault.
Evidence we move to preserve
The most powerful evidence in a truck case can disappear within days. Electronic logging devices record a driver’s hours and can prove fatigue. Maintenance records show whether the company cut corners. Dashcam footage, cargo manifests, and inspection reports all tell part of the story. Trucking companies are not obligated to preserve this material forever, and some of it is overwritten on a routine cycle. We act immediately to send legal preservation notices so that critical proof is not lost before we can use it.
Common causes of truck crashes
Many of the truck crashes we handle trace back to driver fatigue, unrealistic delivery schedules, speeding, overloaded or improperly secured cargo, poor maintenance, and inadequate driver training. These are rarely simple accidents. They are often the predictable result of a company prioritizing profit over safety, and that pattern is exactly what builds a strong claim for full compensation.
Who can be held liable
Identifying every liable party is essential, because a single driver’s insurance is rarely enough to cover the harm a serious truck crash causes. The employer may be responsible for negligent hiring or supervision. A separate maintenance contractor may have failed to repair faulty brakes. A parts manufacturer may have produced a defective component. We trace the chain of responsibility so that no source of recovery is left on the table.
Damages in a truck accident claim
Because truck crashes tend to cause severe injuries, the value of these claims reflects long-term and even lifelong consequences. We pursue compensation for emergency and ongoing medical care, future treatment and rehabilitation, lost income and diminished earning capacity, and the pain, disability, and emotional suffering you endure. When an injury is permanent, we work with medical and economic experts to document the true lifetime cost so the settlement actually covers it.
Why injured South Floridians choose Furmanski Law Group
Going up against a national trucking company and its insurers is intimidating. You should not have to do it alone, and you should not settle for a lawyer who treats your case like a file number. Daniel Furmanski personally investigates each truck case, prepares it for trial from day one, and keeps you informed every step of the way, in English or Spanish. We charge no fee unless we win.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About
Q: How is a truck claim different from a car claim?
Truck cases involve federal regulations, multiple potentially liable parties, and time-sensitive evidence, which makes early legal action far more important.
Q: Who pays, the driver or the company?
Often both, along with other parties. We identify every responsible party and every applicable policy.
Q: How quickly should I act?
Immediately. Logbooks and electronic data can be overwritten within days, so the sooner we begin, the stronger your case.
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If you or someone you love was hurt in a truck crash, call Furmanski Law Group at +1 (305) 900-6657 for a free, bilingual consultation. We move fast so the evidence does not slip away.
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