Truck Accident Attorneys

Experience Matters

Truck accident cases are often more complicated than car accident cases. Romano Law Group’s team of truck accident attorneys is prepared to handle these complexities, ensuring you can recover maximum compensation.

Our attorneys have a proven track record, securing over $500 million dollars in compensation for our clients. We have decades of combined experience handling complex truck accident cases.

Truck accident cases require a detailed investigation. Our team will quickly gather evidence, including driver logs, maintenance records, and data from the truck’s black box, to determine the cause of the accident.

Truck accident cases are handled on a contingency fee, meaning you don’t pay us unless we win your case. This ensures you can get the legal help you need without worrying about upfront costs.

We give each client the personal attention they deserve. We will keep you informed at every step of the process and provide support throughout your recovery. Romano Law Group is not afraid to take on large truck companies, their insurers, and their lawyers. Our team will advocate fiercely on your behalf.

Most Common Types of Truck Accidents

• Rear-End Collisions are often caused by trucks following too closely or failing to stop in time, leading to severe injuries.
• Jackknife Accidents happen when the truck trailer folds toward the cab, causing loss of control and severe damage to other vehicles.
• Tire Blowouts can result in dangerous collisions, especially if the truck swerves into other lanes of traffic.
• Wide Turn Accidents Trucks making wide turns or failing to signal can hit nearby vehicles, causing severe damage or injury.
• Rollover accidents happen with large trucks, especially in sharp turns or when overloaded, due to their high center of gravity.
• Under-Ride Accidents occur when a smaller vehicle crashes into the side or rear of a truck, often causing catastrophic injuries, as the car can get wedged underneath the truck.
• Unsecured cargo accidents occur when improperly secured cargo causes debris to fall or leads to loss of control.
• Trucking Company Negligence are cases where trucking companies or their drivers violate safety regulations, such as exceeding driving hours, failing to maintain the vehicle, or improper loading of cargo.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

• Driver Fatigue – Truck drivers are often under pressure to meet tight delivery deadlines, which can lead to driving while tired or exceeding the maximum number of driving hours allowed by law. All semi-truck drivers and trucking companies trying to stay competitive have strict deadlines. This often leads to the “forced dispatch” of drivers even when the company knows the driver or vehicle may be unfit to be on the road. Delivering payloads with a narrow window of time can lead to poor decisions. 
• Distracted Driving – Texting, phone use, or other distractions can impair a truck driver’s ability to control the vehicle.
• Poor Truck Maintenance – Lack of regular maintenance or failure to repair worn-out components can lead to mechanical failures, such as brake malfunctions or tire blowouts.
• Inadequate Driver Training – Not all truck drivers are adequately trained in handling large vehicles, which can result in accidents.
• Overloaded Trucks – The size and weight of the load carried by many of these trucks can make driving extremely difficult.  Overweight trucks are more challenging to control and can put excessive strain on brakes and tires, leading to crashes. Stopping a fully loaded truck going 60 miles per hour takes a distance of 335 feet or roughly the length of a football field.
• Driving Under the Influence – Drug or alcohol impairment, either from the driver or due to the use of prescription medications, can severely impair a truck driver’s reaction time and judgment.

Types of Compensation in a Truck Accident

• Medical Bills include coverage for hospital visits, surgeries, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and future medical care related to the accident.
• Lost Wages can include compensation for income you’ve lost due to your injuries and potential future earnings if your ability to work is affected long-term.
• Pain and Suffering are non-economic damages to compensate for the physical pain and emotional suffering you’ve endured.
• Property Damage compensation includes damage to your vehicle or other personal property involved in the accident.
• Loss of Consortium damages that consider if the accident severely impacts your relationship with a spouse or family member. You may be entitled to compensation for loss of companionship or support.
• Punitive Damages can be awarded in cases of gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing (such as drunk driving or fraudulent practices by a truck company), punitive damages may be awarded to punish the defendant and deter future misconduct.

How Can Romano Law Group Help?

Truck accident claims involve navigating a complex landscape of federal regulations, state laws, insurance policies, and multiple liable parties. Romano Law Group truck accident attorneys have the knowledge and experience to handle these complex cases. This ensures that all aspects of your claim are thoroughly investigated and that you receive maximum compensation.

Our truck accident team will:

• Conduct a full investigation into the cause of the accident. This includes gathering evidence like black box data, driver logs, and maintenance records.
• Negotiate with the insurance companies so you don’t settle for less than you deserve.
• Fight for your rights in trial if a fair settlement cannot be reached.

It is never too soon to take immediate action following a truck accident by retaining experienced truck accident attorneys. These specialists can hire investigators and experts, collect and preserve physical evidence from the scene and the vehicles, gather information, talk to witnesses, and who can communicate with law enforcement personnel and the trucking company and its representatives. These actions ensure that our clients have skilled truck accident attorneys in place to investigate the crash and speak on your behalf. 

Romano Law Group truck accident attorneys have decades of combined experience responding to, investigating, and handling truck crash cases in Florida and nationwide. Our firm has established protocols to assist victims of truck crashes who find themselves in the unfortunate position of being involved in truck crashes, including the rapid deployment of investigators who are well-versed in preserving evidence. 

Get a Free Consultation Today

If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, don’t wait to seek legal help. Romano Law Group offers a free consultation to help you understand your legal options. We’ll review the details of your accident, explain your rights, and develop a plan to fight for your compensation.

Call us at 561-567-0124 or complete our online form to schedule your free consultation. Let us handle the legal process while you focus on recovery.