Palm Coast Truck Accident Lawyer | Jimenez Law Firm, P.A.

Why Truck Crashes Are High‑Stakes

• Truck weight and stopping distance magnify impact forces.
• Multiple policies may apply (tractor, trailer, motor carrier, broker).
• FMCSA rules govern hours‑of‑service, maintenance, drug/alcohol testing, and driver qualification.
• Electronic data (ECM/EDR, telematics) can prove speed, braking, and hours violations.

We move quickly to issue spoliation letters so black‑box data, driver logs, and maintenance records are preserved.

Common Causes We Uncover

• Driver fatigue and hours‑of‑service violations
• Speeding and unsafe following distance on I‑95/US‑1
• Distracted driving (texting, in‑cab device use)
• Improper lane changes / blind‑spot (No‑Zone) merges
• Overloaded or shifting cargo; poor securement
• Brake/tire failures due to missed inspections or deferred maintenance

Our findings often combine logbook gaps, ECM data, dispatch texts, and maintenance histories to build liability from multiple angles.

Injuries in Truck Crashes (and How We Prove Them)

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and concussion
• Spinal injuries (herniations, cord injury, paralysis)
• Complex fractures and orthopedic surgeries
• Internal/abdominal trauma
• Wrongful death for families

We work with treating physicians and life‑care planners to document future care and loss of earning capacity—key drivers of settlement value.

Florida Law & Insurance Basics for Truck Wrecks

PIP is limited. Auto PIP may help early bills, but large losses typically require claims against the at‑fault motor carrier and any other responsible entities (shipper, broker, maintenance shop).

Modified comparative negligence & deadlines (HB 837). Since March 24, 2023, recovery is barred if you’re more than 50% at fault; otherwise, it’s reduced by your share. The statute of limitations for most negligence claims is two years. See our guides: insurance & third‑party claims and trial & litigation process.

Federal rules matter. FMCSA regulations on hours‑of‑service, driver qualification files, maintenance, and post‑crash testing can determine liability. We use experts to interpret these records.