Trucking Accident Lawyer in Tampa Bay

Evidence Disappears Fast in Truck Cases

Electronic logging data, engine control module downloads, dispatch records, and driver qualification files are all controlled by the carrier, and many are only required to be retained for a limited period. We send preservation letters early so the records that prove what happened still exist when the case is litigated.

More Than One Party May Be Responsible

Liability in a trucking case rarely stops with the driver. The motor carrier, the broker, the shipper, the maintenance contractor, and the cargo loader can each carry a share of the fault and a separate insurance policy. Identifying every responsible party is often the difference between a policy-limits case and full compensation.

Federal Rules Set the Standard of Care

Commercial carriers operate under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations covering driver hours, inspections, drug testing, and cargo securement. A documented violation is powerful evidence of negligence, and knowing where those violations hide is a large part of building a serious trucking claim.

Cases We Handle

• Semi truck and eighteen-wheeler collisions
• Delivery and box truck crashes
• Jackknife and underride accidents
• Improperly loaded or overweight cargo
• Fatigued driving and hours-of-service violations
• Unqualified or improperly trained drivers
• Failed maintenance and equipment defects
• Catastrophic and fatal truck crashes

Common Questions