Doral Truck Accident Attorneys

Injured on Doral Boulevard or NW 87th Avenue? The Law Offices of Jose M. Francisco takes on the major carriers.

Doral is the logistics heartbeat of Miami-Dade. With the Miami Free Zone, massive warehouse districts, and constant cargo traffic from Miami International Airport, our roads are flooded with 18-wheelers and commercial fleets. When these heavy vehicles collide with passenger cars, the results are catastrophic.

At the Law Offices of Jose M. Francisco, our Doral truck accident attorneys understand the complex world of commercial freight litigation. We don’t just fight the driver; we investigate the logistics companies, the maintenance crews, and the corporate insurers behind them.

URGENT WARNING: Florida law has changed. The statute of limitations for negligence claims has been reduced to two years. If you do not act quickly, you may be permanently barred from recovering damages.

The Complexity of Logistics & Freight Accidents

Truck accidents in Doral often involve international freight forwarders and interstate carriers. This makes liability complicated. Unlike a standard car crash, multiple parties may be responsible for your injuries.

To maximize your compensation, we analyze the specific federal violations governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA):

• Cargo & Weight Limits: Was the container overloaded at the warehouse, causing the truck to not brake in time?
• Hours of Service (HOS): Was the driver fatigued after a long-haul trip to meet an airport deadline?
• Negligent Hiring: Did the logistics company hire a driver with a history of reckless driving?

Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Doral

The high volume of “stop-and-go” freight traffic in Doral creates unique hazards. We handle cases involving:

• Blind Spot Accidents: Large trucks making wide right turns on tight Doral intersections often fail to see smaller vehicles.
• Jackknife Accidents: Sudden braking on the Turnpike or Palmetto can cause empty or light trailers to swing out of control.
• Underride Collisions: When a car slides underneath a truck trailer due to a lack of proper safety guards.
• Warehouse Zone Collisions: Accidents occurring near loading docks where trucks back up or enter traffic blindly.

Doral’s High-Risk Trucking Corridors

Our firm has deep experience litigating accidents that occur in Doral’s heavy-transport zones:

• Doral Boulevard (NW 41st St): The city’s main artery, constantly congested with a mix of commuter traffic and heavy delivery vehicles.
• NW 87th Avenue: A high-speed corridor where trucks frequently switch lanes aggressively to reach industrial parks.
• The “Viaduct” Area (NW 25th St): This corridor handles massive cargo flow directly from MIA, seeing some of the heaviest truck volume in the county.
• Florida’s Turnpike Exits: High-speed merge areas where fatigued truckers often fail to yield to local traffic.

Compensation You May Be Entitled To

Under Florida’s new “modified comparative negligence” system, proving fault is critical. If you are found more than 50% responsible, you recover nothing. We fight to prove the truck driver’s negligence to recover:

• Medical Expenses: ER visits, surgeries, and long-term physical therapy.
• Lost Wages: Reimbursement for the income lost while you recover.
• Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical agony and emotional distress.
• Property Damage: Full value for your totaled vehicle.

Don’t Wait—Your Window to File is Closing

Freight companies have “rapid response” teams that arrive at the crash scene to collect evidence and minimize their liability. You need a team that moves just as fast.

Contact the Law Offices of Jose M. Francisco today for a free consultation. We work on a contingency basis—you pay no fees unless we win your case.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is liable in a Doral truck accident?

Liability in Doral truck accidents often extends beyond the driver. Because Doral is a hub for freight, we often investigate the logistics company (for unreasonable schedules), the warehouse loaders (for unbalanced cargo that causes rollovers), or the maintenance provider (for brake failures). We identify every insurance policy available to maximize your settlement.

How does the new Florida “2-Year” law affect my case?

Recent changes to Florida law (HB 837) have cut the statute of limitations for negligence claims in half. You now typically have only two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Waiting too long can result in your case being dismissed immediately, regardless of how severe your injuries are.

Why do I need a lawyer for a truck accident?

Trucking companies carry million-dollar insurance policies and employ aggressive legal teams to defend them. They may argue that you were in the truck’s “blind spot” or that you cut them off. An experienced attorney uses “black box” data (ECMs), driver logs, and camera footage to prove the truck driver was at fault.

What if the accident happened near a warehouse or loading zone?

Accidents near warehouses (common in Doral’s industrial parks) often involve trucks backing out or entering the road abruptly. These cases require proving that the trucking company failed to use spotters or proper lighting. We specialize in investigating these specific industrial zone accidents.

How much does it cost to hire a Doral truck accident attorney?

At the Law Offices of Jose M. Francisco, we represent clients on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay any retainer or hourly fees. We advance all costs for the investigation and litigation. We only get paid if we secure a financial recovery for you.