Parkland may feel removed from the industrial corridors that define much of South Florida, but its residents share the road daily with heavy commercial traffic. The Sawgrass Expressway runs along Parkland’s western border and serves as a major freight route connecting Broward County to Palm Beach County and beyond.
A fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh up to 80,000 pounds — more than 20 times the weight of the average passenger car. When a collision between a passenger vehicle and a commercial truck occurs, the results are often devastating.
If you or a family member was injured in a truck accident near Parkland, a Parkland accident lawyer at Rosen Injury Law is ready to investigate your case, identify all liable parties, and fight for the full compensation you deserve.
Call us at (954) 787-1500 or visit our contact page to schedule your free consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Why Clients Choose Rosen Injury Law for Truck Accident Cases
- Eric Rosen is Double Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a Civil Trial Specialist — a distinction held by fewer than 2% of Florida attorneys — and leads every case our firm handles with that level of preparation and commitment.
- Our attorneys have recovered over $125 million for injured clients and their families throughout South Florida, including significant results in catastrophic injury and Parkland wrongful death cases.
- We bring nearly 20 years of Florida personal injury experience to every truck accident case, including cases involving major commercial carriers and their insurers.
- We move immediately after a crash to send preservation letters, secure electronic logging device data, and gather evidence before it can be lost or overwritten.
- Our Parkland injury lawyers handle every truck accident case on a contingency fee basis—no upfront costs and no fees unless we win your case.
- Our team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including home and hospital visits
Common Causes of Truck Accidents in the Parkland Area
Most serious truck accidents are preventable and trace back to one or more of the following:
- Hours of service violations. Federal regulations under 49 C.F.R. § 395.3 limit commercial truck drivers to 11 hours of driving within a 14-hour on-duty window, with a mandatory 30-minute rest break after 8 cumulative hours of driving. Weekly limits cap drivers at 60 hours over 7 days or 70 hours over 8 days. Despite these rules, drivers and carriers under pressure to meet delivery deadlines routinely push beyond safe limits. A fatigued driver behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound vehicle is a danger to everyone sharing the road.
- Distracted driving. Truck drivers face many of the same distractions as passenger vehicle drivers. Federal regulations prohibit commercial drivers from texting or using handheld devices while operating a commercial vehicle, but violations are common.
- Speeding and aggressive driving. Commercial trucks need far more distance to stop than passenger vehicles. When a truck driver exceeds the speed limit or tailgates — particularly on high-speed roads like the Sawgrass Expressway — the margin for error disappears entirely.
- Poor vehicle maintenance. Federal regulations require carriers to systematically inspect, maintain, and repair every vehicle in their fleet. One in every five trucks inspected during annual roadside inspections is pulled from service due to defective brakes, worn tires, or other serious safety violations. When carriers skip required maintenance to keep trucks rolling, the consequences can be fatal.
- Improperly secured or overloaded cargo. A load that shifts during transport can destabilize a truck and trigger a jackknife or rollover.
- Impaired driving. Commercial drivers are subject to stricter alcohol and drug testing requirements than ordinary motorists, but violations still occur. The legal alcohol limit for a commercial driver on duty is 0.04%, half the standard limit for other drivers in Florida.
How a Parkland Truck Accident Lawyer Can Help You
Trucking companies and their insurers often deploy claims teams and defense attorneys to crash scenes within hours of a serious accident. By the time many victims are still in the hospital, the other side is already building its defense. Having an attorney involved early is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your rights.
Your attorney can carefully investigate your accident to identify all possible causes and potentially liable parties, helping maximize your compensation. They can take fast action to help preserve and collect vital evidence before it is lost or destroyed.
An experienced Parkland truck accident lawyer will help establish and accurately value all your current and future economic and non-economic damages so you know what a fair settlement of your claim would be. They can help negotiate a fair settlement as quickly as possible.
And, if a settlement is not reached, your attorney can take your case to trial and demand the full compensation you are entitled to.
Florida Law and Your Truck Accident Claim
Florida’s modified comparative negligence standard under Florida Statute § 768.81 applies to truck accident claims. As long as you are found 50 percent or less at fault for the accident, you can still recover compensation — though your percentage of responsibility will reduce your award.
If you are found more than 50 percent at fault, you cannot recover anything. Trucking company insurers frequently attempt to shift blame onto the other driver, making strong legal representation critical.
Under Florida Statute § 95.11, most truck accident victims have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit for accidents occurring on or after March 24, 2023. Given the complexity of these cases and the importance of early evidence preservation, waiting to get legal advice puts both your deadline and your case at serious risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do immediately after a truck accident in Parkland?
Call 911 and make sure a police report is filed. Seek medical attention right away—Florida’s 14-day PIP rule under § 627.736 requires initial treatment within 14 days, or you lose access to PIP benefits. Photograph the scene, the vehicles, and any visible injuries. Collect witness contact information. Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company or trucking company representative before speaking with an attorney.
Can I sue the trucking company, not just the driver?
Yes, in many cases. Trucking companies can be held directly liable for negligent hiring, inadequate training, unsafe scheduling, and failure to maintain their fleet. They can also be held vicariously liable for a driver’s negligence when the driver was acting within the scope of their employment at the time of the crash.
What if the truck driver was an independent contractor?
Trucking companies sometimes attempt to limit their liability by classifying drivers as independent contractors rather than employees. However, Florida courts look at the actual degree of control the company exercised over the driver, not just the label on the contract. In many cases, the company can still be held liable even when the driver is technically classified as a contractor.
Contact Rosen Injury Law Today
A truck accident can change your life in an instant, and the trucking company’s defense team may already be working against you. The sooner Rosen Injury Law gets involved, the better positioned you are to protect your rights and pursue the full compensation you deserve.
Call us at (954) 787-1500 or reach out through our contact page to schedule your free consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we handle every truck accident case on a contingency-fee basis—you pay nothing unless we win.