Hit by a Truck or Commercial Vehicle in Miami?
When a semi-truck, delivery vehicle, or other commercial truck hits you, you are not dealing with a regular driver — you are dealing with a trucking company, a commercial insurer, and a team of adjusters whose job is to pay you as little as possible. Attorney Tobechuku Nwahiri levels the playing field.
Truck Accident Claims Are More Complex Than Car Accident Claims
Federal regulations apply
Commercial trucks are governed by FMCSA rules — hours of service limits, drug testing requirements, weight restrictions. Violations create additional liability for the trucking company.
Multiple liable parties
The driver, the carrier, the shipper, the maintenance company, and the manufacturer may all share responsibility. Identifying every liable party is critical to maximizing recovery.
Larger insurance policies
Commercial carriers are required to carry far more insurance than private drivers — but they also have teams of lawyers and adjusters working against you from the moment of the crash.
Evidence disappears fast
Black box (ECM) data, driver logs, and dispatch records can be overwritten or destroyed. A preservation letter must go out immediately to protect this evidence.
Miami's Most Dangerous Commercial Truck Routes
- —I-95 through Miami-Dade — one of the most truck-heavy stretches in the Southeast
- —SR-826 (Palmetto Expressway) — heavy commercial traffic from warehouses and distribution centers
- —SR-836 (Dolphin Expressway) — Miami International Airport freight corridor
- —Port of Miami access roads — container truck traffic to and from PortMiami
- —NW 7th Avenue and NW 36th Street — industrial and distribution routes through Miami
- —US-1 and the Turnpike interchange — delivery vehicle and semi-truck collisions
What You Can Recover After a Truck Accident
- —Medical bills — past and future
- —Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
- —Pain and suffering
- —Permanent disability or disfigurement
- —Property damage
- —Wrongful death damages if a family member was killed
How Attorney Nwahiri Builds Your Case
- —Send a preservation letter for ECM (black box) data before it is overwritten
- —Subpoena driver logs, dispatch records, and hours-of-service data
- —Investigate FMCSA violations — overloaded cargo, maintenance failures, falsified logs
- —Retain accident reconstruction and trucking industry experts
- —Document all damages and coordinate with your treating physicians
Who can I sue after being hit by a commercial truck in Miami?
Depending on the facts, liable parties may include the truck driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, a maintenance contractor, or the vehicle manufacturer. Trucking cases often have multiple defendants — an experienced attorney identifies every responsible party.
Is a truck accident claim different from a regular car accident claim?
Yes. Commercial trucks are regulated by the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration). Trucking companies carry large commercial insurance policies. Evidence like black box data, driver logs, and maintenance records must be preserved immediately — which is why contacting an attorney as soon as possible matters.
How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in Florida?
Florida's statute of limitations for truck accident injury claims is two years from the date of the accident. Do not wait — black box data can be overwritten and trucking companies begin building their defense immediately.
Hit by a truck in Miami?
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