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Trucking accidents are among the most devastating crashes on Florida roads. Due to the size and weight of commercial trucks, these collisions often result in severe injuries, costly medical bills, and life-altering consequences. If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, it’s essential to understand your legal rights — and to act quickly.
At Cohen Injury Law, we help Florida accident victims stand up to powerful trucking companies and insurance carriers to recover the compensation they deserve.
Why Trucking Accidents Are Different from Regular Car Accidents
While any motor vehicle accident can be traumatic, trucking accidents involve more complexity — both legally and logistically.
Here’s why truck accident cases are more challenging:
- More Severe Injuries: Due to the sheer force involved, victims often suffer catastrophic injuries or wrongful death.
- Multiple Liable Parties: Responsibility may fall on the truck driver, the trucking company, a maintenance contractor, or even the manufacturer.
- Federal and State Regulations: Trucking is governed by strict rules from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and violations may be key to your case.
- Powerful Legal Teams: Trucking companies often have insurers and lawyers ready to defend against claims — you need an experienced attorney on your side.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Florida
Some of the most frequent causes of commercial truck crashes include:
- Driver fatigue (often from violating Hours-of-Service rules)
- Distracted or impaired driving
- Improperly loaded cargo
- Brake or tire failure
- Lack of driver training or supervision
- Speeding or aggressive driving
When these factors lead to an accident, victims have the right to pursue a personal injury claim to recover damages.
What To Do After a Truck Accident
Your actions after a crash can significantly impact your health and your legal claim. Here’s what you should do:
- Call 911 and request immediate medical attention.
- Report the accident and obtain a police report.
- Document the scene with photos of damage, injuries, and road conditions.
- Do not speak with the trucking company’s insurer without legal counsel.
- Contact a truck accident attorney to begin an investigation as soon as possible.
Important: Trucking companies often send investigators to the scene right away. Having your own legal team ready helps protect your interests.
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Florida Trucking Accident?
Unlike regular auto accidents, trucking accidents may involve multiple defendants, such as:
- The truck driver
- The trucking company
- A third-party logistics provider
- A cargo loading service
- A vehicle maintenance contractor
- The manufacturer of defective truck parts
Our firm investigates every angle to identify all responsible parties and hold them accountable.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Emergency medical bills and future treatment
- Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Wrongful death damages (in fatal accidents)
At Cohen Injury Law, we fight to maximize every dollar of compensation — and we don’t charge unless we win.
Why Choose Cohen Injury Law for Your Truck Accident Case?
We’re not just personal injury lawyers — we’re advocates for victims who face powerful opponents. Trucking companies and insurers will try to settle for less. We don’t let that happen.
When you work with us, you get:
- A free case evaluation
- No fees unless we win
- Direct access to your attorney
- A firm that understands both Florida law and federal trucking regulations
Get the Help You Deserve After a Trucking Accident
If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident anywhere in Florida, time is critical. Trucking companies are already working to protect themselves — now it’s time to protect you.
Call Cohen Injury Law today or contact us online to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.