1. Steinger, Greene & Feiner
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, semi-truck collisions, commercial vehicle accidents, tractor-trailer crashes, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, car accidents, motorcycle accidents
Case Types Handled: Driver fatigue accidents, distracted driving accidents, brake failure accidents, overloaded truck accidents, jackknife accidents, rollover accidents, rear-end truck collisions
Legal Services: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations investigation, trucking company negligence claims, driver log analysis, vehicle maintenance record investigation, black box data retrieval, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, wrongful death claims
Background: South Florida personal injury law firm serving Miami-Dade County including Hialeah. Extensive experience handling serious truck accident cases throughout Florida.
Location: Serves Hialeah, FL and South Florida
Contact: Contact firm for consultation
Consultation: Free consultation available
2. Schilling & Silvers Property and Accident Attorneys
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, 18-wheeler crashes, tractor-trailer accidents, car accidents, motorcycle accidents, wrongful death, personal injury
Case Types Handled: Driver negligence accidents, trucking company negligence, mechanical failure accidents, fatigued driver accidents, distracted driving accidents
Legal Services: Accident investigation, evidence gathering, federal trucking regulations analysis, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, wrongful death claims
Background: Florida personal injury law firm serving the Miami area including Hialeah. Handle truck accident cases throughout South Florida.
Location: Serves Hialeah, FL
Contact: Contact firm for consultation
Consultation: Free case evaluation
3. Lipcon, Margulies & Winkleman, P.A.
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, semi-truck collisions, commercial vehicle accidents, 18-wheeler crashes, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, personal injury, maritime injuries
Case Types Handled: Driver fatigue accidents, hours of service violations, mechanical failure accidents, brake failure accidents, overloaded truck accidents
Legal Services: Federal trucking regulations investigation, driver log analysis, vehicle maintenance record review, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, wrongful death claims
Background: Miami-based law firm serving South Florida including Hialeah. Handle complex personal injury and truck accident cases.
Location: Serves Hialeah, FL (Miami based)
Contact: Contact firm for consultation
Consultation: Free consultation available
4. Morgan & Morgan
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, semi-truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, personal injury
Case Types Handled: Driver fatigue accidents, distracted driving accidents, mechanical failure accidents, improper cargo loading accidents, brake failure accidents
Legal Services: Trucking company negligence investigation, federal trucking regulations analysis, driver log review, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wages, pain and suffering claims, wrongful death claims
Background: Large national personal injury firm with extensive Florida presence. Handle truck accident cases throughout the state including Miami-Dade County and Hialeah.
Location: Serves Hialeah, FL (offices throughout Florida)
Contact: Contact firm for consultation
Consultation: Free consultation, contingency fee basis
5. Neufeld, Kleinberg & Pinkiert, PA
Practice Focus: Truck accidents, tractor-trailer accidents, commercial vehicle accidents, 18-wheeler crashes, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, car accidents, personal injury
Case Types Handled: Driver negligence accidents, trucking company negligence, fatigued driver accidents, distracted driving accidents, mechanical failure accidents
Legal Services: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration investigation, evidence gathering, driver log analysis, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, wrongful death claims
Background: Miami personal injury firm serving South Florida including Hialeah. Experience with complex trucking litigation.
Location: Serves Hialeah, FL
Contact: Contact firm for consultation
Consultation: Free case evaluation
Truck Accident Laws and Regulations in Florida
Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims: Florida Statutes Section 95.11 provides a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims arising from truck accidents (reduced from four years effective March 2023).
Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Claims: Wrongful death claims must be filed within two years from the date of death.
Fault System: Florida transitioned from no-fault to a modified comparative fault system effective March 2023.
Modified Comparative Negligence: Under Florida’s 2023 tort reform, plaintiffs who are more than 50% at fault cannot recover damages. Those 50% or less at fault can recover damages reduced by their fault percentage.
Minimum Auto Insurance Requirements: Florida requires minimum PIP (Personal Injury Protection) coverage of $10,000 and property damage liability of $10,000.
Commercial Truck Insurance Requirements: Commercial trucks are subject to FMCSA regulations requiring minimum coverage of $750,000 for trucks over 10,000 pounds carrying non-hazardous freight.
Damage Caps: Florida’s 2023 tort reform impacted non-economic damage awards in certain cases. Punitive damages are capped.
Vicarious Liability: Florida recognizes respondeat superior. Trucking companies may be held liable for negligent acts of employee drivers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the deadline to file a truck accident lawsuit in Hialeah?
A: Under Florida Statutes Section 95.11 as amended in 2023, you have two years from the date of a truck accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your right to compensation.
Q: How does Florida’s comparative negligence rule affect truck accident claims?
A: Following 2023 tort reform, Florida follows modified comparative negligence. If your fault exceeds 50%, you cannot recover. If 50% or less at fault, recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
Q: Who can be held liable for a truck accident in Hialeah?
A: Multiple parties may be liable including the truck driver, trucking company, cargo loading company, truck manufacturer, maintenance contractors, and government entities.
Q: What types of compensation can I recover in a Florida truck accident case?
A: You may recover economic damages (medical expenses, lost wages, property damage) and non-economic damages (pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life).
Q: What federal regulations apply to truck accidents in Hialeah?
A: FMCSA regulations govern hours of service, electronic logging devices, driver qualifications, vehicle maintenance, and weight limits. Violations constitute evidence of negligence in Florida courts.