Truck accident lawyer in Tampa, for people hurt in a crash with a commercial truck.
A crash with a semi, a delivery truck or a work vehicle is not the same as a crash between two cars. Talk to [Attorney name] at [Firm name] about who may be responsible and what Florida law says.
Why truck cases are different
Why a truck accident lawyer in Tampa looks at more than the driver.
In a truck crash, more than one company can be involved: the driver, the trucking company, the company that loaded the cargo, the company that maintained the truck, or the maker of a faulty part. Each one may have its own insurer.
Commercial trucks also follow federal safety rules, including limits on driving hours. Driver logs and on-board data can show what happened, but carriers only have to keep some of these records for a limited time, so asking for them early matters.
Get medical treatment first. Then write down the truck company’s name and DOT number if you saw them, and keep any photos. A truck accident lawyer can ask for the truck’s records while they still exist.
Before and after
Before and after you talk to a truck accident lawyer in Tampa
Before: up against a trucking company alone
- The trucking company’s insurer calls while you are still recovering
- Not sure who is responsible: the driver, the company or someone else
- Driver logs and truck data you cannot get hold of
- Not sure what the deadlines are
After: a lawyer handling the claim
- Insurers talk to your lawyer, not to you
- Every company involved looked at
- Requests made for driver logs and truck data
- Florida deadlines tracked for you
Truck accident cases
What a truck accident lawyer in Tampa can help with.
Case types to confirm with the attorney
Semi and tractor-trailer crashes
Crashes with 18-wheelers on I-4, I-75, I-275 and local roads.
Delivery and box trucks
Crashes with delivery vans and box trucks making local drops.
Dump trucks and work vehicles
Crashes with construction vehicles, dump trucks and company trucks.
Driver fatigue
When a driver may have been over the federal limits on driving hours.
Cargo and loading
When an overloaded or badly secured load played a part in the crash.
Brakes and maintenance
When worn brakes, tires or other parts may have caused the crash.
How it works
Working with a truck accident lawyer in Tampa, in three steps.
- Step
Tell us what happened
Call or fill in the form. Free consultation, to confirm
- Step
Talk it through
A lawyer looks at the crash, who was involved, your injuries and the insurance, and explains your options and the deadlines.
- Step
Decide what to do
If you go ahead, the firm asks for the truck’s records, deals with the insurers and keeps you updated.
Areas
A truck accident lawyer for Tampa, Hillsborough and Pinellas.
For people hurt in crashes across Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Assumed area, to confirm
Questions
Truck accident lawyer in Tampa: common questions.
Who can be responsible for a truck crash?
Depending on what happened, it can be the driver, the trucking company, the company that loaded the cargo, a maintenance company or a parts maker. A lawyer looks at each one.
How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in Florida?
For most negligence claims from crashes since March 24, 2023, Florida’s deadline to file is generally two years from the date of the crash. Some claims, such as claims against a government agency, have different rules. Ask a lawyer which deadline applies to you.
What evidence matters in a truck case?
Police reports, photos, witness details, medical records, and the truck’s own records: driver logs, on-board data and maintenance records.
What if I was partly at fault?
Florida uses modified comparative negligence. If you are found 50 percent or less at fault, any damages can be reduced by your share of the fault. If you are found more than 50 percent at fault, you generally cannot recover damages from the other side.
What does a consultation cost?
Consultation and fee details, to confirm with the firm
Request a consultation
Talk to a truck accident lawyer in Tampa about your crash.
Tell us briefly what happened. [Attorney name] or someone from the firm will contact you. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.
[Office address], Tampa, FL
- Free consultation
- Tampa, Hillsborough and Pinellas
- Semi, delivery and work truck crashes