Truck Accident Attorney in Miami
Over a Century of Combined Experience Fighting for Miami-Dade Truck Accident Victims
When a fully loaded 18-wheeler hits your vehicle on I-95 or the Palmetto Expressway, the injuries can be catastrophic, and the legal fight that follows is rarely simple. Morales & Cerino, P.A. has represented injured clients in Miami-Dade County and throughout South Florida since 1994, handling truck accident claims involving semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and other commercial vehicles. Partners Ivan Morales and Frank Cerino personally oversee each case from the first call through final resolution. No delegation to junior staff. No communication gaps for Spanish-speaking clients.
Trucking companies deploy rapid-response teams to accident scenes within hours. The sooner you have an attorney working to preserve evidence on your behalf, the stronger your position may be.
Our firm offers free consultations and handles truck accident claims on a no-fee-unless-we-win basis. Call Morales & Cerino, P.A. at (305) 340-2630 to speak with our team in English or Spanish.
Why Miami Truck Accident Victims Choose Morales & Cerino, P.A.
Our attorneys have over a century of combined legal experience, and our support staff average nineteen years with the firm. That continuity matters: the person who knows your case in month one is the same person handling it in month twelve.
Ivan Morales and Frank Cerino bring extensive trial experience to every case and appear personally for their clients rather than passing files down the chain. The firm has recovered millions of dollars for injured clients, with results including settlements of $600,000, $650,000, $779,000, and $800,000 across its caseload. Morales & Cerino, P.A. is rated by Avvo, accredited by the Better Business Bureau, a member of the Florida Workers Advocates, and a member of the Multi-Million Advocates Forum.
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Miami Truck Accident
The truck driver is rarely the only responsible party. Commercial truck crashes typically involve a chain of decisions and obligations, and identifying every liable party can affect the scope of a claim.
Potentially responsible parties in a Miami truck accident include:
- The Truck Driver for fatigue, distraction, or impaired driving
- The Trucking Company for negligent hiring, inadequate training, or hours-of-service violations
- The Cargo Loading or Shipping Company for improperly secured loads
- The Truck or Parts Manufacturer for mechanical defects
- Third-Party Maintenance Contractors for failed inspections or repairs
Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule bars recovery entirely if you’re found more than 50 percent at fault. Defense teams routinely attempt to shift blame onto injured victims. A thorough independent investigation, including electronic logging device (ELD) data, driver qualification files, and maintenance records, is essential to counter that effort. Some of that data can be overwritten if a legal hold letter isn’t issued quickly.
Damages You May Recover After a Truck Accident
Commercial trucking companies carry substantially larger liability insurance policies than individual drivers. Federal FMCSA regulations require a minimum of $750,000 in liability coverage for non-hazardous cargo on trucks over 10,000 pounds, with higher minimums for hazardous materials. That means the potential recovery in a truck accident case may be greater than in a standard car accident claim.
Depending on the circumstances, injured victims may be entitled to:
- Economic Damages: current and future medical bills, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and property damage
- Non-Economic Damages: pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful Death Damages for families who lost a loved one in a fatal truck crash, including funeral expenses and loss of income
Florida’s no-fault Personal Injury Protection (PIP) system covers immediate medical costs regardless of who caused the crash. Victims whose injuries meet the statutory serious injury threshold may step outside that system to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party and pursue the full range of damages above.
Contact Our Miami Truck Accident Attorneys for a Free Consultation
Florida’s statute of limitations gives most truck accident victims two years from the date of the crash to file a claim. Waiting also risks losing critical evidence before it can be preserved. The sooner our team gets involved, the better protected your case may be.
We serve clients throughout Miami-Dade County and South Florida in both English and Spanish, with no fees unless we win. Call Morales & Cerino, P.A. at (305) 340-2630 to schedule your free consultation today.
