$22,000,000 injury settlement.
Recovery for a client injured in a commercial vehicle accident.
A driver under the influence fatally struck a person on S.R. 33.
Jury holds hospital accountable for serious brain injury.
Burnetti, P.A. is always standing by to provide trusted legal counsel for anyone in Florida who has been in a truck accident. We know that even a “minor” truck accident often leaves people with life-changing injuries, so we give each case our full attention and resources. The trucking company probably won’t want to admit to any wrongdoing, either, which is why we also prepare each case for trial, even when we think a settlement might be possible.
Other reasons why you should choose our Florida truck accident lawyers are:
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The highways of Florida are constantly crisscrossed by large commercial trucks, big rigs, 18-wheelers, and more. Thousands of truck accidents happen each year across the state, many of them serious. Our law firm has been working on truck accident cases for decades, so we’ve seen virtually every type of truck accident type there is.
We can work on claims involving these types of truck accidents and more:
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The average commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds before the trucking company violates Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, which some do anyway. With so much weight behind it, a truck moving at highway speeds carries a terrifying amount of force, much more than smaller vehicles on the road. For this reason, truck accidents are much more likely to result in catastrophic injuries than crashes involving smaller vehicles at the same speed.
If you were seriously injured in a truck accident, we will want to fully understand the injury and how it will impact your life, possibly for years to come or permanently. In complex cases, we can use our reputation and resources to work with trusted third-party medical experts who can shine more light on your condition.
Severe injuries usually reported in truck accidents are:
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What are the most common causes of truck accidents? It can be difficult to know exact figures, but safety groups like the National Safety Council (NSC) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) collect data and crash reports to get more information about why truck accidents tend to occur. At the root of most truck accidents is one problem: negligence. The exact type of negligence varies, though.
Negligent actions that can cause a truck accident include the following and more:
Who caused your truck accident, and who should be liable for your losses? Sometimes, the answers to these questions aren’t exactly the same due to complications with Florida liability laws, as well as how a truck accident happens. Our Florida truck accident attorneys can investigate the circumstances leading up to your crash to figure out who should be named as the defendant in your claim. Keep in mind that multiple parties can be liable for your losses, not necessarily just one.
Defendants or liable parties in a truck accident claim can include:
Oftentimes, the trucking company is the primary defendant or is found the most liable for a truck accident. Laws that make employers responsible for the negligence of their employees may allow you to sue or bring a claim against the trucking company.
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Don’t wonder for one more day about what you can do after a truck accident changed your life. Discover your legal options with the help of Burnetti, P.A., with truck accident lawyers serving all of Florida. We are ready to go over your options and help you understand what you should do next. Your pursuits of justice and compensation are our top priorities!
Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and founder of Burnetti, P.A., Doug Burnetti has spent his career fighting for the injured across Florida. Known for his courtroom skill and dedication to justice, he leads a firm built on integrity, strength, and results—recognized by Florida Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell® for excellence in trial advocacy.
$22,000,000 injury settlement.
$11,000,000 recovery for a client injured in a commercial vehicle accident.
A driver under the influence fatally struck a person on S.R. 33.
Jury holds hospital accountable for serious brain injury.
Under Florida law, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, the sooner you act, the better. Evidence like driver logs, black box data, and witness statements can be lost over time, so it’s important to get legal help quickly.
Depending on your case, you may be entitled to compensation for:
Many claims are resolved through settlement negotiations with the trucking company’s insurance provider. However, insurers often try to minimize payouts. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, Burnetti, P.A. is prepared to take your case to trial.
Yes. Truck accident cases involve federal trucking regulations, commercial insurance carriers, and multiple potentially liable parties. Having an experienced Florida truck accident lawyer ensures that no detail is overlooked and that your rights are fully protected.
Florida is a no-fault state, which means your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage pays initial medical bills up to your policy limits. However, in serious truck accident cases, PIP is rarely enough. You can pursue additional compensation from at-fault parties for uncovered expenses.
Yes. If the trucking company engaged in negligent hiring, failed to maintain vehicles, pressured drivers to violate safety rules, or otherwise contributed to the crash, they can be held liable.
Strong evidence often includes:
Our team works quickly to secure this evidence before it disappears.
That does not prevent you from filing a claim in Florida if the accident happened here. Trucking companies that operate in Florida are subject to both state and federal trucking laws.
At Burnetti, P.A., we work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing upfront and no attorney fees unless we win compensation for you.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. It was approved by attorney Doug Burnetti, founder of Burnetti, P.A., a board-certified civil trial lawyer with experience handling cases involving auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and product liability.
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