Kendall Truck Accident Attorneys

Injured on Kendall Drive or the Turnpike? The Law Offices of Jose M. Francisco takes on the major commercial carriers.

Kendall is one of the most densely populated communities in Florida. From the retail hubs of Dadeland and The Falls to the expanding residential zones of West Kendall, our roads are a constant battleground. Commuters share lanes with massive delivery fleets, construction vehicles, and 18-wheelers navigating the Turnpike.

When a commercial truck collides with a passenger car in the stop-and-go traffic of Kendall Drive, the consequences are life-altering.

At the Law Offices of Jose M. Francisco, our Kendall truck accident attorneys understand the unique dynamics of suburban commercial crashes. We know that fighting a major delivery corporation or a logistics fleet requires more than just a car accident lawyer—it requires a team that understands federal trucking regulations.

Under the new tort reform act (HB 837), the statute of limitations for negligence claims has been reduced to two years. If you do not file a lawsuit within this shortened window, you will be permanently barred from recovering compensation. Do not wait.

Why Kendall Trucking Cases Are Legally Complex

Truck accidents in Kendall often involve “Last Mile” delivery pressures and heavy construction traffic. Unlike a standard fender-bender in a parking lot, these cases involve complex corporate liability layers.

To secure the maximum settlement, we must look beyond the driver. We investigate the corporate entities responsible for the truck using Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) standards:

“Last Mile” Negligence: Was the delivery driver (Amazon, FedEx, UPS, or private contractor) rushing to meet an unrealistic quota in a residential zone?
Improper Maintenance: Did a construction company in West Kendall ignore brake inspections on a heavy dump truck to keep it in rotation?
Vicarious Liability: Can we hold the parent company responsible for the driver’s negligence?
Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs): We subpoena digital logs to prove the driver exceeded federal hours-of-service limits before crashing on the Don Shula.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Kendall

Kendall’s notorious traffic congestion creates a high-risk environment for specific types of truck crashes. We frequently litigate cases involving:

Rear-End Collisions: Heavy trucks require much more distance to stop than cars. In the sudden stops common on Kendall Drive or Killian Parkway, distracted truckers frequently crush smaller vehicles.
Blind Spot Lane Changes: On the Don Shula (SR 874) or the Turnpike, truckers weaving through traffic to make exits often fail to see passenger cars in their “No-Zones.”
Wide Turn Accidents: Delivery trucks turning right at tight intersections (like SW 137th Ave) often swing wide, colliding with cars in adjacent lanes.
Construction Zone Debris: Trucks hauling materials to new developments in West Kendall often spill unsecured cargo, causing pileups.

Kendall’s Most Dangerous Corridors

We have deep experience handling claims arising from Kendall’s busiest arteries:

Kendall Drive (SW 88th St): The spine of the community, known for high-speed crashes in the west and gridlock collisions in the east.
Florida’s Turnpike (Exit 20/Kendall Dr): The merge and exit ramps here are frequent sites for high-speed catastrophic truck accidents.
Don Shula Expressway (SR 874): A major corridor for commercial vehicles bypassing the Palmetto, leading to severe lane-change accidents.
SW 137th Avenue: A critical north-south route for heavy trucks moving between Tamiami and the Country Walk area.

Compensation You May Be Entitled To

Florida operates under a “modified comparative negligence” system. This is a critical detail. If a jury finds you more than 50% at fault, you recover $0. Trucking insurance defense teams will try to argue that you stopped too suddenly or changed lanes improperly to pin the blame on you.

We fight to prove the trucking company’s sole negligence to recover:

Medical Costs: Emergency transport, surgeries, physical therapy, and future care needs.
Lost Income: Wages lost during recovery and loss of future earning capacity if you cannot return to your job.
Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical pain and mental anguish caused by the crash.
Property Damage: Full replacement value for your vehicle.

The “Rapid Response” Threat

Commercial trucking companies have “Rapid Response Teams” of investigators and lawyers. They are dispatched to the crash scene immediately to gather evidence that helps them and hurts you.

You need to level the playing field. Contact the Law Offices of Jose M. Francisco today for a free consultation.

No Upfront Fees.
No Costs Unless We Win.
Aggressive Representation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who is liable for a truck accident in Kendall?

In Kendall, liability is rarely limited to the driver. We often file suit against the shipping company (for overloading the truck), the maintenance vendor (for ignoring mechanical issues), or the staffing agency (for hiring unqualified drivers). We look for every available insurance policy to ensure your medical bills are covered.

How does the 2-year statute of limitations impact my case?

It makes hiring a lawyer immediately essential. Florida law previously allowed four years to file a negligence lawsuit; that has been cut to two years. Investigating a truck accident is time-consuming—we need to preserve black box data and secure camera footage before it is deleted. If you wait too long, you lose your right to sue.

Do “Delivery Vans” count as truck accidents?

Yes. While a Sprinter van or a box truck isn’t an 18-wheeler, they are commercial vehicles often subject to commercial insurance policies with much higher limits than personal car insurance. Drivers of these vehicles are often under immense pressure to meet delivery windows, leading to negligence. We handle these cases regularly.

What if I was partially at fault for the crash?

You can still recover damages as long as you were 50% or less at fault. However, your payout will be reduced by your percentage of fault (e.g., if you are 20% at fault, you lose 20% of the money). If the insurance company can convince a jury you were 51% at fault, you get nothing. This is why you need an attorney to defend against allegations of shared fault.

How much does it cost to hire a Kendall truck accident lawyer?

At the Law Offices of Jose M. Francisco, we work on a contingency fee basis. You pay $0 out of pocket. We advance all costs for the investigation, experts, and filing fees. We only get paid a percentage of the settlement or verdict if we win your case.