Truck Accidents

When an 80,000-pound commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the results are catastrophic. Victims face life-altering injuries, months or years of medical treatment, permanent disabilities, and devastating financial consequences. If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident, you're facing not just physical recovery, but a complex legal battle against well-funded trucking companies and their aggressive legal teams.

You need attorneys who know how these companies operate from the inside. You need someone who has sat in their strategy meetings, reviewed their defense tactics, and knows exactly how they'll try to minimize your claim.

Trucking accidents aren't like car accidents. The stakes are higher, the injuries are more severe, and the defendants are more sophisticated. Trucking companies have insurance policies worth millions of dollars—and teams of experienced defense lawyers whose sole job is to protect that money. They'll investigate immediately, preserve evidence that helps them, destroy evidence that hurts them, and build a defense before you've even left the hospital.

This is where Stacy's background becomes your advantage. She spent years at Rumberger Kirk Caldwell, one of Florida's premier insurance defense firms, specializing in major and catastrophic trucking collisions. She defended prominent beverage companies, big box retailers, and major trucking corporations. She knows their playbook because she helped write it. Now, she uses that insider knowledge to dismantle those same defenses and fight for victims.

Why Truck Accident Cases Require Specialized Experience

Truck accident cases involve layers of complexity that don't exist in typical car accident claims:

• Federal Regulations – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) imposes strict rules on trucking companies, including hours of service limitations, maintenance requirements, driver qualification standards, and cargo securement rules. Violations of these regulations are often the root cause of accidents.
• Multiple Liable Parties – Liability may extend beyond the driver to the trucking company, the leasing company, the cargo loader, the maintenance provider, the truck manufacturer, and others. We investigate all potential defendants to maximize your recovery.
• Critical Evidence – Electronic logging devices (ELDs), driver logs, maintenance records, black box data, GPS tracking, and pre-trip inspection reports can prove violations—but only if we preserve them immediately before they're "lost" or overwritten.
• Higher Insurance Policies – Commercial trucks carry insurance policies worth $1 million or more. That means more money is available—and trucking companies fight harder to keep it.
• Catastrophic Injuries – Truck accidents often result in spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, severe burns, and wrongful death. These cases require expert testimony, life care plans, and economic analysis to prove the full value of your claim.

Most personal injury attorneys don't have experience handling these complexities. We do. Stacy defended trucking companies in catastrophic collision cases. She knows what evidence they fear most, what arguments they can't counter, and what it takes to win.

Don't let the trucking company control the narrative. Call (305) 433-3135 for your free consultation today. We're available 24/7.

Types of Truck Accident Cases We Handle

We represent victims of all types of commercial vehicle accidents throughout South Florida:

• 18-Wheeler/Tractor-Trailer Accidents – Semi-trucks and big rigs on I-95, I-75, and the Florida Turnpike.
• Jackknife Accidents – When the trailer swings out and causes multi-vehicle pile-ups.
• Underride Accidents – Devastating crashes where a car slides under the truck's trailer, often resulting in wrongful death.
• Wide Load Accidents – Oversized loads that require special permits and escorts, with unique liability issues.
• Tire Blowout Accidents – Caused by improper maintenance or defective tires.
• Blind Spot Accidents – When trucks merge or turn without seeing smaller vehicles in their "no-zones."
• Cargo Spill Accidents – Unsecured or improperly loaded cargo that causes secondary accidents.
• Delivery Truck Accidents – Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and other commercial delivery vehicles.
• Fatigued Driver Accidents – Hours of service violations that lead to drowsy driving crashes.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

Trucking companies often blame the driver—and the driver is sometimes at fault. But in many cases, the company's own policies, cost-cutting measures, and regulatory violations create the conditions for disaster. Common causes include:

• Hours of Service Violations – Drivers pushed beyond legal limits, leading to fatigue.
• Inadequate Maintenance – Brake failures, tire blowouts, and mechanical defects caused by deferred maintenance.
• Improper Training – Inexperienced drivers hired without proper CDL verification or safety training.
• Distracted Driving – Cell phone use, GPS systems, eating, and other distractions.
• Overloaded Trucks – Exceeding weight limits to maximize profit, making trucks harder to control.
• Speeding and Aggressive Driving – Pressure to meet unrealistic delivery deadlines.

We investigate thoroughly to uncover all causes and all responsible parties—not just the driver, but the company, the broker, the shipper, and anyone else whose negligence contributed to your injuries.

Time is critical in truck accident cases. Evidence disappears quickly. Call (305) 433-3135 now for your free case evaluation.

What should I do immediately after a truck accident?

First, get medical attention immediately—truck accidents cause serious injuries that may not be immediately apparent. Second, if you're able, photograph the truck (including company name, DOT number, license plate), the accident scene, and your injuries. Third, get contact information from witnesses. Fourth, do not give a statement to the trucking company's investigators or sign any documents. Finally, contact an experienced truck accident attorney as soon as possible. Critical evidence—like electronic logging data—can be lost or overwritten within days.

Who can be held liable in a truck accident case?

Truck accident liability is often complex and can include multiple parties: the truck driver, the trucking company, the company that leased the truck, the cargo loading company, the maintenance provider, the truck or parts manufacturer, and even the shipper if they pressured the driver to violate safety regulations. We conduct thorough investigations to identify all liable parties and maximize your compensation.

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

Truck accidents are far more complex than car accidents. They involve federal regulations, multiple liable parties, higher insurance policies, more severe injuries, and more sophisticated defendants. Trucking companies are required to maintain extensive records (driver logs, maintenance records, training documentation, safety inspection reports), and we know how to obtain and use these records to prove negligence. The insurance stakes are also much higher—commercial trucks often carry $1 million or more in coverage—which means trucking companies fight harder and hire more aggressive defense teams.

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

Florida law generally gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. However, waiting that long is a mistake. Critical evidence—like electronic logging device data, GPS records, and dash cam footage—can be lost, overwritten, or "accidentally" destroyed. Witnesses forget details. The trucking company's accident response team will begin building their defense within hours. The sooner you hire an attorney, the better your chances of preserving evidence and building a strong case.

Get experienced representation now. Call (305) 433-3135 for your free consultation. We handle all truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we win.

Why Choose Emas Law Group for Your Truck Accident Case

When you're facing a trucking company and their insurance carrier, you need attorneys who understand how these corporations think and operate:

• Insider Defense Knowledge – Stacy defended trucking companies in catastrophic collision cases. She knows their strategies, their experts, and their vulnerabilities.
• Aggressive Trial Experience – David's background as a prosecutor means he knows how to present complex evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and win in front of a jury.
• Immediate Evidence Preservation – We send spoliation letters immediately to preserve electronic data, maintenance records, and other critical evidence before it disappears.
• Expert Witness Network – We work with accident reconstructionists, trucking safety experts, medical professionals, and economists to prove the full value of your case.
• Personal Attention – You're not a case number to us. As a husband-and-wife team, we bring both perspectives and personal commitment to every case.

Level the Playing Field Against Trucking Companies

Trucking companies have teams of lawyers, investigators, and experts working to deny your claim before you've even recovered from your injuries. They have the resources. They have experience. And they're counting on you not having an attorney who can match them.

That's where we come in. We know how trucking companies operate because Stacy defended them. We know how to build winning cases because David prosecuted them. We understand the federal regulations, the insurance games, and the legal strategies. And we fight aggressively to hold negligent trucking companies accountable.

You pay nothing upfront. We advance all costs of investigation, expert witnesses, and litigation. We only get paid if we win your case. That means our success is directly tied to yours.

If you've been injured in a truck accident, don't wait. Call Emas Law Group at (305) 433-3135 for your free consultation. We're available 24/7 to start fighting for the compensation you deserve.