Boca Raton Truck Accident Lawyer

Truck accident claims are different from ordinary car accident cases, and knowing how commercial trucking insurers operate can make a difference. A single collision may involve multiple responsible parties, including the truck driver, the trucking company, the cargo loading company and others involved in the truck’s operation. Commercial insurers often have their own adjusters, investigators and defense attorneys working to protect their interests. David knows how they operate because he spent years on the other side: as a litigation partner at a national insurance defense firm, he defended commercial insurance carriers in claims involving everything from work vans and box trucks to tractor-trailers. Today he devotes 100% of his practice to representing injured accident victims, using that firsthand experience to anticipate insurance company defenses, identify potential sources of recovery and fight for fair compensation.

That experience comes with the personal attention of a local Boca Raton attorney. David lives and works in Boca Raton, with his main office at 2201 NW Corporate Blvd., Suite 106, in Glades Corporate Park, just west of I-95 and minutes from the Glades Road interchange. When you hire The Datny Law Firm, you work directly with David, backed by a dedicated paralegal and team. If you or someone you love was injured in a Boca Raton truck accident, call 561-221-7474 to speak directly with David about what happened, who may be responsible and how to pursue the compensation you deserve.

If your crash involved another passenger vehicle rather than a commercial truck, visit our Boca Raton car accident lawyer page to learn more about those claims.

Why Truck Accident Claims Are Different From Car Accident Claims

Short answer: Truck accidents often involve more serious injuries, multiple potentially responsible parties, federal safety regulations and substantially higher insurance coverage than ordinary car accidents. These differences affect how a Boca Raton truck accident claim is investigated, who may be held liable and how much compensation may be available.

These are more than just numbers. The weight of a commercial truck can make a collision far more destructive, while federal safety requirements create additional areas to investigate, including driver fatigue, hours-of-service records, vehicle maintenance and trucking company practices. Higher insurance limits may provide additional sources of compensation, but they can also mean a more aggressive defense of a serious injury claim.

For someone injured in a truck accident on I-95, Florida’s Turnpike or another Boca Raton roadway, the investigation should go beyond the police report. Identifying the potentially responsible parties, obtaining the trucking company’s records and determining the available insurance coverage can make a substantial difference in the outcome of the claim.

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Boca Raton Truck Accident?

Short answer: Depending on the facts, responsibility may extend beyond the driver to the motor carrier, the company that owned or leased the truck, the shipper or cargo loader, a maintenance shop, a parts manufacturer or a business the driver was making deliveries for.

Identifying the potentially responsible parties early matters, because each one may carry its own insurance policy and each will look for reasons to point at someone else.

Federal and Florida Trucking Rules That Matter in a Crash Claim

Short answer: Florida applies the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations to most commercial trucks on its roads under § 316.302, Florida Statutes, and a trucking company or driver who breaks those rules may be shown to have acted carelessly.

Rule	What it requires	Why it matters
Hours of service 49 C.F.R. § 395.3	Up to 11 hours of driving within a 14-hour on-duty window, a 30-minute break after 8 hours of driving and 60- or 70-hour weekly limits	Driver fatigue is a serious safety risk, and duty logs show whether the limits were exceeded
Florida in-state trucks § 316.302(2), Fla. Stat.	Drivers operating only within Florida may drive up to 12 hours within a 16-hour window, with 70- or 80-hour weekly limits	Local delivery, dump and construction trucks often operate under these state rules
Electronic logging devices 49 C.F.R. § 395.8	Most interstate drivers must record their duty status electronically	ELD records can confirm or contradict a driver’s account of the trip
Commercial driver’s licenses 49 C.F.R. Part 383	CDL testing, qualification and disqualification standards	Shows whether the driver was licensed and qualified to operate that truck
Drug and alcohol testing 49 C.F.R. Part 382	Pre-employment, random and post-accident testing programs	Testing records and post-crash results can become key evidence
Insurance minimums 49 C.F.R. § 387.9; § 627.7415, Fla. Stat.	At least $750,000 for interstate carriers hauling general freight; $50,000 to $300,000 for trucks operating only in Florida, based on weight	Sets the floor for the coverage that may be available

Most of these records belong to the trucking company, which is why one of the first steps in a truck case is a written demand that the carrier preserve its logs, driver files, inspection reports and electronic data.

Where Truck Accidents Happen in Boca Raton

Short answer: Most serious truck crashes in Boca Raton happen on the highways and the busy roads that feed them, where tractor-trailers, delivery trucks and work vehicles merge, turn and stop alongside local traffic. After more than ten years living and practicing in Boca Raton, David knows these corridors well, and they are where commercial traffic is heaviest.

Knowing these corridors helps David evaluate how a truck was positioned, how fast traffic was moving and what the driver should have seen in the seconds before the crash.

Types of Truck and Commercial Vehicle Crashes We Handle

Short answer: The Datny Law Firm handles claims involving commercial vehicles of every size, from 18-wheelers and semi-trucks on I-95 to the delivery vans, garbage trucks and work trucks that travel Boca Raton’s neighborhoods every day.

Common Truck Crash Types

• Jackknife and rollover crashes
• Trucks that rear-end slowing traffic
• Underride crashes
• Wide-turn and blind-spot crashes
• Tire blowouts and brake failures
• Cargo spills and falling loads

Commercial Vehicles Involved in Boca Raton Truck Crashes

Each type of commercial vehicle brings its own rules, risks and insurance questions:

Each type of crash leaves different evidence behind, from debris patterns and damage on the vehicles to the truck’s own electronic data.

Truck Crash Statistics for Florida

Short answer: Crashes involving large trucks killed 353 people in Florida in 2024 and 5,340 people nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The people killed in these crashes are usually not in the truck. Of the 353 people killed in Florida large-truck crashes in 2024, 42 were truck occupants, which means roughly 88% were in other vehicles, on motorcycles or bicycles, or on foot. Nationwide, an estimated 161,201 people were injured in large-truck crashes in 2024. Federal figures for 2025 have not yet been published.

For drivers sharing I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike with tractor-trailers, that size difference is why truck crashes so often end in catastrophic injury.

Injuries in Boca Raton Truck Accident Cases

Short answer: The weight and height of a commercial truck mean that even a crash at moderate speed can cause injuries that require surgery, long-term treatment or lifelong care.

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
• Herniated discs and neck or back injuries, including cervical disc replacement
• Broken bones and crush injuries
• Internal injuries and bleeding
• Burns and scarring
• Amputations
• Wrongful death

Serious injuries call for thorough medical documentation, including opinions about future care and how the injuries affect your ability to work, because insurers will challenge anything that is not supported.

What to Do After a Truck Accident in Boca Raton

Short answer: Trucking companies and their insurers often begin working on a crash within hours, so the steps you take early can protect both your health and your claim. If you are able, do the following:

1. Call 911 and report the crash. The Boca Raton Police Services Department handles most crashes inside city limits, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office handles unincorporated West Boca and the Florida Highway Patrol typically investigates crashes on I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike.
2. Get medical care right away. Neck, back and head injuries from a truck impact are not always obvious at the scene.
3. Photograph the truck and its markings. Capture the company name, USDOT number and license plate along with the scene, the vehicles and your injuries.
4. Get witness names and phone numbers. Independent witnesses can be critical when a trucking company disputes how the crash happened.
5. Do not give a recorded statement to the trucking company or its insurer before you speak with a lawyer.
6. Call David at 561-221-7474 for a free case review before you sign anything or accept an offer.

For a printable version of these steps, see our checklist for what to do after a crash.

How a Truck Accident Claim Works in Florida

Short answer: A truck claim usually moves from investigation to a documented demand to the insurers, then to negotiation, and becomes a lawsuit in Palm Beach County circuit court only if the case does not resolve. Florida generally allows two years to file a negligence lawsuit for crashes on or after March 24, 2023, under § 95.11(5)(a), Florida Statutes, and two years for a wrongful death lawsuit under § 95.11(5)(e).

The investigation in a trucking case goes well beyond the crash report. It can include the truck’s engine control module and electronic logging data, the driver qualification file, inspection and maintenance records, dispatch communications, cargo documents and any dash camera or nearby video. Fault also matters: under § 768.81(6), Florida Statutes, an injured person’s recovery is reduced by his or her share of fault and is barred if that share is more than 50%. Read how Florida’s 2023 tort reform changed these rules.

If a lawsuit is filed, the process can include written discovery, depositions, testimony from experts in accident reconstruction and trucking safety, mediation and, if necessary, trial.

What Is a Truck Accident Case Worth?

Short answer: The value of a truck case depends on how serious and lasting the injuries are, how strong the evidence of fault is, whether the other side argues comparative fault and how much insurance is available. In trucking cases, that coverage often comes in layers.

Commercial trucks must carry minimum liability coverage set by federal or Florida law, depending on the truck and its cargo:

Type of commercial truck	Minimum liability coverage
Florida in-state truck, 26,000 to under 35,000 lbs. (§ 627.7415)	$50,000 per occurrence
Florida in-state truck, 35,000 to under 44,000 lbs.	$100,000 per occurrence
Florida in-state truck, 44,000 lbs. and over	$300,000 per occurrence
Interstate for-hire carrier hauling general freight (49 C.F.R. § 387.9)	$750,000
Interstate carrier hauling oil or listed hazardous materials	$1,000,000
Certain bulk hazardous materials	$5,000,000

Many carriers also carry excess or umbrella policies above these minimums, and your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage may apply if the available coverage falls short. Damages in a truck case can include:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Lost wages and lost earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish and loss of enjoyment of life
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Damages for families in a wrongful death case

A meaningful estimate usually is not possible until the full extent of the injuries is known, and David will walk you through how these factors apply to your case as it develops.

Results in Truck, Commercial Vehicle and Serious Crash Cases

Short answer: David has recovered significant compensation for clients hurt in crashes involving 18-wheelers and commercial vehicles, including several Palm Beach County cases.

Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different, and the result in any case depends on its specific facts. See more case results.

Why Choose The Datny Law Firm for Your Truck Accident Case

When you’re injured in a serious truck accident, you need more than a lawyer who handles trucking claims. You need an attorney who has experience taking on commercial insurers, knows your community and is personally available when you need him. Here’s what sets The Datny Law Firm apart.

Our commitment to personal attention, accessibility and fighting for our clients is more than a promise. It’s reflected in the experiences of the people we’ve represented. Here’s what our clients have to say about working with David and The Datny Law Firm.

What Clients Say About Working With David

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Boca Raton Truck Accident FAQ

Can I sue the trucking company and not just the driver?

Often, yes. A motor carrier can be responsible for its driver’s negligence while the driver is working, and for its own failures in hiring, training, supervising drivers or maintaining its trucks.

What if the truck driver was an independent contractor?

That label does not always end the question. The contracts between the driver and the carrier, federal leasing rules and who actually controlled the work can all affect whether the trucking company is responsible.

How much insurance does a commercial truck have to carry?

Interstate for-hire carriers hauling general freight must carry at least $750,000 under 49 C.F.R. § 387.9, with higher minimums for oil and hazardous materials. Trucks operating only in Florida must carry $50,000 to $300,000 depending on weight under § 627.7415, Florida Statutes. Many carriers carry more.

What is a truck’s black box, and can I get the data?

Most heavy trucks have an engine control module that records speed, braking and other data, and many interstate drivers use electronic logging devices to track their hours. That data is in the trucking company’s hands, so a lawyer typically demands that it be kept and, if a lawsuit is filed, requests it in discovery.

What if a garbage truck or government vehicle hit me?

Private waste haulers are treated like other commercial carriers. If a government agency owned the vehicle, § 768.28, Florida Statutes, requires written notice before a lawsuit and limits damages to $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident unless the Legislature approves more.

What if the truck was from another state?

An out-of-state trucking company operating on Florida roads is generally subject to the federal safety rules and can be sued in Florida for a crash that happened here.

Can I still recover if the trucking company says I was partly at fault?

Yes, as long as you are not found more than 50% at fault. Under § 768.81(6), Florida Statutes, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault, and you recover nothing if your share is greater than 50%.

How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit in Florida?

Two years, in most cases. Florida’s deadline for negligence lawsuits arising from crashes on or after March 24, 2023, is two years under § 95.11(5)(a), Florida Statutes. Wrongful death lawsuits have a two-year deadline under § 95.11(5)(e), and claims against government agencies have additional notice requirements.

Who pays my medical bills after a truck crash?

If you were in a car, your own personal injury protection (PIP) coverage generally pays a portion of your medical bills first, up to its $10,000 limit. Health insurance and medical payments coverage may help with the rest, and the responsible parties’ liability coverage is the main source of compensation for serious injuries.

Should I talk to the trucking company’s insurance adjuster?

You are not required to give the other side’s insurer a recorded statement. It is wise to speak with a lawyer first, because those statements can be used to dispute fault or the seriousness of your injuries.

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