A collision with a fully loaded semi or commercial truck is rarely a “fender bender.” The size and weight of these vehicles mean catastrophic injuries, complex insurance, and trucking companies that move fast to protect themselves. If you’ve been hurt in a truck accident in or around Tallahassee, Scott & Wallace Law is ready to take on the carrier and its insurers and fight for the full compensation you deserve — with a free consultation and no fee unless we win.
Truck accident claims are far more complicated than typical car crashes. There are often multiple liable parties, federal regulations in play, and critical evidence — like the truck’s electronic logging device (ELD) data — that can be lost if it isn’t preserved quickly. Trucking companies dispatch investigators to the scene within hours. You need a legal team that knows how to respond just as fast.
The I-10 corridor, US-90, US-27, and Capital Circle carry heavy commercial traffic through the Tallahassee area. Many serious truck crashes are caused by:
Unlike a typical car wreck, a truck accident may involve several responsible parties, including the driver, the trucking company, the company that loaded the cargo, a maintenance contractor, or the manufacturer of a defective truck part. Identifying every liable party is essential to recovering the full value of your claim — and it’s exactly the kind of investigation our attorneys handle.
Commercial trucks are governed by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules covering driver hours, inspections, maintenance, and cargo. Violations of these rules are powerful evidence of negligence. We move quickly to preserve the truck’s black-box and ELD data, driver logs, maintenance records, and dashcam footage before they can disappear.
Economic Damages: medical bills, future care, lost wages, lost earning capacity, and property damage. Truck-crash injuries are often severe, making future-care costs a major part of these claims.
Non-Economic Damages: pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. Where a carrier’s conduct is especially reckless, punitive damages may also apply.
Most Florida truck accident claims based on negligence must be filed within two years of the crash (reduced from four years under the 2023 tort reform). Because trucking evidence can vanish quickly, it’s critical to act fast and get an attorney involved early.
Liability may fall on the driver, the trucking company, a cargo loader, a maintenance provider, or a parts manufacturer — often more than one. We investigate to identify every responsible party.
Truck cases involve federal regulations, corporate defendants, and time-sensitive evidence. They require investigation and resources that go well beyond a standard car-accident claim.
Generally two years from the date of the crash for negligence claims in Florida. Don’t wait — evidence preservation often can’t.
Driver logs and hours-of-service records, ELD/black-box data, maintenance and inspection records, the police report, and any dashcam or surveillance footage.
If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident near Tallahassee, don’t wait to protect your rights. Scott & Wallace Law — based at 209 East Brevard Street in downtown Tallahassee — will investigate the crash, take on the trucking company, and fight for everything you’re owed. Contact us today for your free consultation. No fees unless we win your case.
Legal Disclaimer: This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Scott & Wallace LLP. For advice about your specific situation, contact one of our licensed Florida personal injury attorneys.
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