Miami-Dade County is no stranger to semi-truck traffic. With more than 20 shipping lines moving over a million TEUs annually, Port Everglades is Florida’s busiest container port and ranks 12th in the United States. In addition, Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport handles thousands of tons of freight every month with major carriers like FedEx and UPS. Much of this cargo ends up on 18-wheelers traveling I-95, I-595, I-75, and the Florida Turnpike, meaning heavy truck traffic is a constant presence across South Florida.
Unfortunately, all of this trucking activity comes with serious risks for drivers of passenger vehicles. In 2019, Broward County reported over 4,300 commercial truck accidents that led to more than 1,000 injuries and 12 deaths. In most cases, it’s the occupants of the smaller, lighter vehicles—not the truck drivers—who suffer catastrophic injuries or worse.
Collisions with an 18-wheeler can easily result in devastating injury or wrongful death. When this happens, you need an experienced and aggressive truck accident lawyer on your side. At Kaba Law Group, P.L.L.C., our Miami-Dade County truck accident lawyers have the skill, resources, and proven track record needed to take on trucking companies and secure maximum compensation for our clients.
Truck accidents often stem from negligence, unsafe practices, or regulatory violations. Some of the most frequent causes include:
😴 Drowsy or overworked drivers – Federal law allows truckers to drive up to 11 hours in a 14-hour workday, and as much as 60–70 hours in a single week. Despite these limits, truckers often push beyond legal hours, leading to fatigue, slow reaction times, and impaired judgment.
🛠 Poor truck maintenance – Federal roadside inspections regularly take one in five trucks out of service immediately due to defective brakes, bald tires, malfunctioning signals, or other dangerous safety violations.
📦 Improperly loaded cargo – Overloaded or unbalanced trailers can cause jackknifes or rollovers, often resulting in multi-vehicle crashes.
🚙➡️🚛 Underride accidents – Smaller vehicles can slide beneath the side or rear of a tractor-trailer in a collision. While rear underride guards are standard, many are outdated, and side guards are not federally required, leaving motorists exposed to catastrophic injury.
After a truck accident, time is critical. Trucking companies and their insurers often rush to the scene with quick, lowball settlement offers designed to minimize their liability. Without legal representation, many victims unknowingly accept far less than they deserve.
At Kaba Law Group, P.L.L.C., our team immediately gets to work preserving evidence, investigating logbooks, black box data, inspection reports, and maintenance records, and building a case against every liable party—whether that’s the truck driver, the trucking company, a cargo loader, or even the manufacturer of defective equipment.
Unlike standard car accident cases, truck accidents often involve multiple defendants and complex regulations. Our experience ensures that you are not left at a disadvantage when facing well-funded corporate insurers.
At Kaba Law Group, P.L.L.C., our lawyers have the legal knowledge, trial experience, and dedication you can rely on.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, our Miami Dade County truck accident lawyers are here to help you determine who was at fault and pursue full compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
📞 Call us today at 305-245-9990 or contact us online to schedule a free, private, and confidential consultation. Let us fight for the justice and compensation you deserve.
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