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Fort Lauderdale Truck Accident Lawyer
I-95 and I-595 carry some of the highest commercial truck volumes in Florida — serving Port Everglades, the Port of Miami, and interstate distribution networks. When an 18-wheeler, semi-truck, or delivery vehicle causes a catastrophic crash, Shiner Law Group pursues maximum compensation from carriers, insurers, and all responsible parties. No fee unless we win.
What Fort Lauderdale Truck Accident Victims Need to Know
Truck accident cases are fundamentally different from car accident claims — multiple liable parties, federal FMCSA regulations, and carrier defense teams deployed from the moment of impact. Shiner Law Group walks through the critical steps after a crash on I-95, I-595, or any Broward County truck corridor, why ELD and black box data must be preserved immediately, and how carriers exploit delay to minimize your recovery.
Watch before speaking to any carrier representative, adjuster, or insurance company.
Were You Injured in a Fort Lauderdale Truck Accident?
If you were injured in an accident involving a tractor-trailer, semi-truck, 18-wheeler, or similar commercial vehicle in Fort Lauderdale or anywhere in Broward County, you are facing a legal challenge unlike any standard car accident case. Commercial vehicle companies are immediately prepared with experienced defense teams, insurance adjusters, and accident investigators working to minimize your claim from the moment of impact.
Fort Lauderdale sits at the intersection of several major commercial transport corridors. I-95 carries constant Port Everglades-bound truck traffic. I-595 connects I-95 to I-75 through one of the most complex interchange systems in South Florida. US-1 carries delivery and commercial traffic through dense residential and commercial zones. These roads produce catastrophic truck crashes with terrible regularity.
Act immediately. Electronic logging device (ELD) data, dashcam footage, and black box records are the most powerful evidence in any truck accident case — and carriers are not legally required to preserve them indefinitely. Shiner Law Group sends spoliation letters on the day you contact us. Call (954) 999-9900 now.
Why Truck Cases Are Complex
David Shiner and his team have represented truck accident victims throughout Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, recovering millions for injured clients. Call (954) 999-9900 for a free consultation — available 24/7.
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Fort Lauderdale Truck Accident?
Unlike car accidents with one driver and one insurer, truck accidents often involve multiple defendants and multiple insurance policies. We pursue all of them.
Truck Driver
Hours of service violations, impairment from alcohol or drugs, distracted driving, reckless lane changes, and speeding. Driver qualification files reveal prior violations and inadequate training.
Trucking Company
Negligent hiring and training, pushing drivers past legal service hours, pressure to skip inspections, and vicarious liability for employed drivers’ negligence. Carrier safety records are public — we obtain them immediately.
Cargo Loaders & Shippers
Improperly loaded or secured cargo causes unsecured load crashes, weight distribution failures, and jackknife events. Shippers and freight brokers who hired non-compliant carriers bear independent liability.
Maintenance Companies
Brake failure, tire blowouts, and mechanical defects caused by inadequate maintenance or defective parts. Third-party maintenance contractors carry separate liability from the carrier.
Vehicle Manufacturers
Defective braking systems, steering components, or safety equipment — product liability claims can run parallel to negligence claims and access manufacturer insurance coverage.
Freight Brokers
Brokers who hire carriers with known safety violations or inadequate insurance can be held liable for negligent entrustment — a growing area of truck accident litigation.
Types of Commercial Vehicle Accidents We Handle in Fort Lauderdale
18-Wheeler / Semi-Truck
The most catastrophic crash type — 80,000-lb vehicles at highway speed cause devastating injuries. I-95 and I-595 carry constant 18-wheeler traffic serving Port Everglades.
Delivery Trucks
Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and last-mile delivery trucks on residential Fort Lauderdale streets — drivers under extreme time pressure, inadequate training, and commercial route pressure.
Dump Trucks
Construction and landscaping dump trucks common on Fort Lauderdale work zones — unsecured loads, brake failures, and blind-spot crashes.
Tanker Trucks
Hazardous material and fuel tankers operating around Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale industrial corridors — rollovers and chemical exposure create unique liability.
Garbage / Sanitation Trucks
Frequent stops, reversing, and low visibility in Fort Lauderdale residential areas create constant pedestrian and cyclist crush hazards.
Box Trucks & Vans
Moving companies, commercial delivery vans, and box trucks — often operated by undertrained drivers without commercial licenses — cause significant urban crashes.
Injured by a Truck in Fort Lauderdale?
ELD and black box data is overwritten quickly. Call now — we issue preservation demands on day one.
Federal Trucking Regulations That Protect Fort Lauderdale Victims
Commercial truck drivers and carriers operating in Florida are governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations — rules that impose strict requirements on driver hours, vehicle inspection, drug testing, and cargo loading. When carriers violate these rules, their violation creates negligence per se — a powerful legal shortcut that simplifies proving liability.
Hours of Service Rules
FMCSA limits truck drivers to 11 hours of driving per 14-hour workday and requires 10 consecutive hours off duty. Drivers must take a 30-minute break after 8 hours. Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are mandated to track compliance — and ELD data is among the first evidence we seek to preserve.
Drug & Alcohol Testing
FMCSA requires pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing for all commercial drivers. Post-accident testing must occur within 2 hours (alcohol) and 32 hours (drugs) of a qualifying crash. Failure to test or document testing is itself a violation.
Driver Qualification Files
Carriers must maintain comprehensive qualification files for every driver: employment history, license verification, medical certificates, and safety performance records. Deficiencies in these files reveal negligent hiring — a separate basis for carrier liability beyond the driver’s individual negligence.
Critical Evidence We Preserve
Fort Lauderdale’s Most Dangerous Truck Corridors
I-95 — Port Everglades Access
The highest-volume commercial truck corridor in South Florida — serving Port Everglades, one of the top 3 busiest U.S. ports. Sustained high-speed, high-density truck traffic creates catastrophic crash potential.
I-595 — East-West Connector
Connects I-95 to I-75 through multiple complex interchanges — heavy truck traffic from port facilities, distribution centers, and Fort Lauderdale’s industrial corridor.
US-1 / Federal Highway
Delivery truck exposure in dense commercial zones — last-mile delivery vehicles making constant stops, reversals, and blind-spot lane changes in high-pedestrian environments.
SR-84 / Davie Boulevard
Access road to Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale’s commercial district — significant heavy truck and tanker traffic through mixed commercial and residential zones.
Damages Available in a Fort Lauderdale Truck Accident Case
Commercial carrier policies carry $750,000 to $5M+ in liability coverage. Shiner Law Group pursues every available dollar.
Medical Expenses
All past and future costs — emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and long-term care costs projected by a life-care planner.
Lost Income & Earning Capacity
Lost wages during recovery plus lifetime earning capacity loss if the injury causes permanent disability — calculated by forensic economists.
Pain & Suffering
Non-economic damages for the physical pain, emotional trauma, and reduced quality of life caused by catastrophic truck accident injuries.
Wrongful Death Damages
Surviving family members recover financial support lost, companionship and guidance, funeral costs, and in some cases punitive damages against the carrier.
Fort Lauderdale Truck Accident Notable Results
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
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Why Fort Lauderdale Clients Choose Shiner Law Group
Immediate Evidence Preservation
We send spoliation letters to carriers on the day you contact us — locking down ELD data, dashcam footage, and black box records before carriers have the opportunity to overwrite them.
Federal FMCSA Expertise
Our attorneys understand FMCSA regulations, hours of service rules, drug testing requirements, and carrier safety ratings — violations become negligence per se in your case.
Multi-Party Investigation
We simultaneously investigate the driver, carrier, broker, shipper, and maintenance company to identify all liable parties and all available insurance coverage.
No Fee Unless We Win
We advance all investigation costs, expert fees, and case expenses — zero upfront cost to you. Our fee comes from the recovery.
Recognized by Peers. Trusted by Clients.
Shiner Law Group has recovered over $500 million for injured clients across Florida — a track record that has earned recognition from the legal community’s most respected organizations. Our clients measure us by one standard: winning their case.
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