At high speeds and close quarters, a moment of inattention or recklessness on the part of a truck driver can have devastating consequences. If you or someone you love sustained injuries in an accident with a commercial truck, the Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys at Rosenberg & Rosenberg can pursue compensation for your losses.
We have helped injured people seek justice for injuries caused by another’s negligence for over 50 years. Speak with one of our Fort Lauderdale truck accident lawyers today to learn how we can help you recover fair compensation.
Truck accidents are especially damaging for those outside of the truck, such as passenger vehicle occupants and pedestrians. A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh significantly more than a typical sedan, pick-up truck, or SUV, so the odds of their inflicting catastrophic or life-altering injuries are also significant.
If you were injured by a negligent truck driver or trucking company, you could be entitled to compensation. At Rosenberg & Rosenberg, we understand how stressful and frustrating the aftermath of a semi-truck crash can be. Our legal team fights on your behalf to recover all of your damages.
Based on the details of your case, we can work to recover the following losses:
The severity of truck accident injuries can cost thousands of dollars in ambulance transportation, surgical intervention, medication, or even a stay at a trauma center like the one at Broward County Medical Center. If your injuries are permanent, you may face lifelong expenses for home nursing, rehabilitative therapy, and assistive devices.
You should not have to cover the cost of medical treatment caused by someone else’s negligence. Our attorneys can file a personal injury claim against the trucker and their employer. The money you receive should cover the current and future healthcare expenses related to your crash injuries.
Truck crash injuries often require lengthy recovery periods, whether that means staying at home or in the hospital. Your injuries might also impact your ability to perform certain jobs or qualify for promotions.
If your injuries keep you from going back to your job either temporarily or permanently, our lawyers could seek compensation for the income you would have earned if you hadn’t been injured.
A semi-truck can easily total a vehicle and destroy personal items inside, especially if it is traveling at high speeds on a highway or interstate like I-95. Your truck accident claim can include compensation for the cost to repair or replace your vehicle and personal belongings.
In addition to these monetary losses, you may experience non-economic losses that are equally debilitating. Physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment, and diminished quality of life are all losses for which you can recover compensation.
Our compassionate attorneys can listen to your story and take the time to understand what you are going through. We learn how your injuries affect you and your loved ones and craft a compelling case for the financial support you need during this uncertain time.
When you work with Rosenberg & Rosenberg, you are treated like family. Every case receives attention from a personal legal team, with a law firm partner tied to each case. We know how difficult it can be to cope with the uncertainty and hardship of a truck crash, and we want to make the legal process as smooth as possible. Throughout your case, your legal team can handle:
We answer calls and correspondence, respond to voicemails, and manage any communication from insurers, the court, or opposing counsel. Document requests, settlement offers, and requests for information all come through our law office, so we can handle the legal footwork while you recover your health.
You can expect us to return your calls and emails promptly, so you will never be left wondering about your case. Our attorneys provide regular updates and advise you of any developments as they occur. To ensure our clients have the information they need, we have Spanish- and Creole-speaking staff available.
We are determined to help our clients recover reasonable compensation for their losses. Our legal team knows how to manage insurers and opposing attorneys who make every attempt to reduce your settlement.
With over 50 years of experience representing injured people in Florida, Rosenberg & Rosenberg has the resources and reputation to manage challenging negotiations and pursue the compensation you deserve.
Many settlements are reached outside the courtroom, but truck accidents are often complicated. Insurers may argue about the percentage of fault the responsible parties carry. They may try to argue that you were partly responsible for the accident or otherwise attempt to lower the settlement value.
Our personal injury attorneys are prepared to take your case all the way to trial if it means holding the at-fault parties fully accountable for your truck accident injuries. We can represent you at Broward County Circuit Court or Broward County Civil Court, depending on the specifics of your case.
Your injuries may prevent you from taking immediate action, but our lawyers can begin working on your case while you receive treatment. The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit in Florida is typically two years, but this time frame can differ from case to case. The time also passes quickly when you are undergoing medical treatments and rehabilitative care.
Rather than waiting, contact Rosenberg & Rosenberg today to get started. Our law firm can begin gathering time-sensitive information and submit a legal request to preserve evidence related to your case. During your recovery, we can build a strong case to fight for the best possible outcome.
At this point, there is no way of knowing how long it will take to settle your case or if your case will settle at all. It can take months or years to resolve some cases, especially if multiple liable parties are involved or if the insurance company refuses to negotiate.
What we can tell you is that our legal team can support you from beginning to end, no matter how long it takes to complete your case. You would be free to put your life back together while we manage your legal action.
The fundamental basis of a truck accident case in Florida is proving negligence. Truck accident cases are often complex because there are more parties involved than in most other kinds of cases. This means we may need more time to collect and analyze evidence to determine who is liable and how much compensation each party owes you.
Rosenberg & Rosenberg can carefully investigate your accident and injuries. By gathering evidence like driving logs, dash cam footage, Fort Lauderdale Police Department reports, and witness statements, we can establish how the accident occurred and identify who is responsible. Common causes of commercial truck accidents in Fort Lauderdale include:
Our lawyers are accustomed to dealing with stubborn insurance adjusters and pushy trucking companies. We have the knowledge, experience, and resources to handle even the most complex truck accident cases, so you can depend on us to get to the bottom of things.
Determining who is liable for a truck accident means establishing negligence. That is, we must show that the responsible party caused your injuries through reckless, careless, or willful actions and that you suffered losses as a result. For example:
Every truck accident claim is unique, so it is important to consult with a personal injury law firm familiar with commercial truck laws and regulations. Rosenberg & Rosenberg has the knowledge necessary to help you navigate the legal process.
In many cases, yes. Under Florida Statutes § 768.81, accident victims who contributed to their injuries in some way—for example, by not wearing a seat belt or forgetting to signal before turning—can file a claim for damages so long as they are no more than 50 percent responsible for their losses. Once a person’s share of liability hits 51 percent, they are no longer eligible for compensation.
Even if you are completely blameless, the liable party’s insurance company may try to minimize what they owe you by claiming you are partially or totally responsible for the collision. Let our legal team build your case so you can ask for the maximum possible amount of money.
According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there were a total of 395,175 motor vehicle accidents in the state in 2023. Data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) suggests that 9,144 of these collisions involved at least one large truck. That means 2 percent of all accidents in Florida involved trucks.
This may seem like a small number, but it is worth examining the effects of these accidents in greater detail. In 2023, less than one percent of all motor vehicle accidents in Florida were fatal, but if you look at large truck accidents only, the percentage of fatal crashes increases to nearly 3 percent.
These data highlight how dangerous and devastating semi-truck accidents are. If you were injured or lost a loved one in a collision with a commercial motor vehicle, Rosenberg & Rosenberg can inform you of your rights and take action on your behalf.
Rosenberg & Rosenberg was founded on hard work, a love for our community, and a genuine desire to help people. We maintain a diverse team of attorneys from different backgrounds and have grown to be one of the larger personal injury firms in the Fort Lauderdale area. Our dedication to attentive representation and justice for injury victims has allowed us to recover millions in settlements and verdicts for our clients.
Our lawyers are here to help you through the turbulent aftermath of a commercial truck collision and guide you through the entire legal process. Contact Rosenberg & Rosenberg today to schedule a free consultation.
