Fighting for Maximum Compensation in South Florida Injury Claims
Truck accidents can have devastating consequences, often resulting in severe or catastrophic injuries, significant property damage, and overwhelming emotional stress. Victims and their families are left to deal with the physical, financial, and legal fallout, all while facing powerful trucking companies and their insurers.
Truck accidents are a significant concern in Florida and nationwide. According to the National Safety Council, close to 6,000 people were killed in large truck accidents in 2022 across the U.S. 70 percent of these deaths were car occupants as opposed to truck occupants. This highlights the high risks those in passenger vehicles face when colliding with trucks.
At Raposo & Lukacs, we have extensive experience navigating the complexities of truck accident claims, from investigating the causes to holding negligent parties accountable. With compassion and a steadfast commitment to securing justice, we are here to protect your rights and fight for the compensation you need to rebuild your life.
Schedule a free consultation with a Miami truck accident attorney at Raposo & Lukacs by calling (305) 575-2177 or completing our online contact form. Hablamos español.
Why You Need Raposo & Lukacs in Miami Truck Accident Claims
For several reasons, truck accident claims are far more complex than standard car accident cases.
These include:
Federal regulations. Federal safety standards govern trucks, including hours-of-service rules, maintenance requirements, and driver qualifications. Violations of these regulations may contribute to an accident but require legal experience to prove.
Multiple liable parties. Liability can extend beyond the truck driver. It may include the trucking company, the truck's owner, cargo loaders, maintenance teams, or even manufacturers of defective parts. Identifying all responsible parties is critical to maximizing compensation.
Trucking companies and insurers. Trucking companies often have aggressive legal teams and insurers working to deflect blame. They aim to minimize payouts, making it difficult for victims to achieve a fair settlement without skilled legal representation.
Evidence collection. Crucial evidence like driver logs, onboard data recorders ("black boxes"), and maintenance records must be preserved and thoroughly analyzed—challenging tasks without swift legal intervention.
Without representation, you can become overwhelmed by the legal process or miss the opportunity to hold all liable parties accountable.
Trucks Commonly Involved in Miami Traffic Accidents
Commercial trucks come in many shapes and sizes, and accidents can involve a variety of vehicles, including:
Semi-trucks/18-wheelers. These massive trucks are common on highways and pose significant risks due to their size and weight.
Delivery trucks. With the rise of e-commerce, delivery vehicles like those used by Amazon, UPS, or FedEx are frequently involved in urban accidents.
Tankers. Carrying hazardous materials such as fuel or chemicals, tanker trucks pose additional risks if they are involved in crashes.
Box trucks. Box trucks are often used for moving or local deliveries, which can cause severe damage in urban collisions.
Construction vehicles. Trucks like dump trucks and cement mixers, often operating near work zones, have limited maneuverability and visibility, leading to potential accidents.
Whether on highways or local streets, these vehicles require careful handling. Larger commercial trucks take longer to stop, often have large blind spots, and require skill when turning or maneuvering on highways.
When truck drivers and associated parties are negligent, the results can be catastrophic, such as brain injuries, spinal cord damage, loss of limbs, and other severe consequences for motorists and their passengers.
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Your legal battle isn’t just another case to us—it’s your future, your financial security, and your peace of mind. We take a personal stake in every case we handle, fighting with determination to deliver the justice and compensation you deserve.
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We don’t handle minor claims—we focus on complex, high-stakes cases where the results matter most. Our firm is built on the principles of aggressive litigation, tactical strategy, and an unwavering commitment to winning.
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High-value cases demand precision, experience, and fearless representation. We take on the toughest legal battles, standing firm against powerful opponents to secure the best possible outcome for our clients.
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When the stakes are high, you need a legal team that won’t flinch. We are aggressive, strategic, and relentless in our pursuit of justice. Our track record speaks for itself—when we take on a case, we fight to win.
Types of Miami Truck Accident Cases We Handle
Truck accidents come in various forms, each with its causes and consequences.
We handle serious accidents, such as the following:
Jackknife accidents. When the trailer swings out at an angle, it can block multiple lanes of traffic and lead to multi-car collisions.
Rollover accidents. A truck can tip over due to sharp turns, high speeds, or uneven loads, posing an immense danger to surrounding vehicles.
Underride accidents. Underride collisions occur when a smaller vehicle slides beneath the trailer, often resulting in devastating injuries or fatalities.
Rear-end collisions. Due to their size and slower stopping capabilities, trucks can cause severe damage when they crash into vehicles from behind.
Wide-turn accidents. The large turning radius of trucks often leads to accidents if drivers fail to account for their blind spots.
These types of accidents often leave victims facing long roads to recovery, making it essential to seek professional help to pursue full and fair compensation in personal injury claims and lawsuits.
Why Choose Raposo & Lukacs for Miami Truck Accident Claims?
At our firm, we understand the unique challenges of truck accident cases and how to overcome them. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys have a proven track record of success in holding trucking companies and other negligent parties accountable.
We take a personalized and empathetic approach, treating your case with the same care and attention we would give a family member.
We work aggressively on your behalf, conducting meticulous investigations, negotiating with insurance companies, and litigating in court if necessary. We aim to secure maximum compensation for damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and more.
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