DIG Law Group
Serving Florida, Texas & Arizona

Commercial Vehicle Injuries

18-wheelers, delivery trucks, and commercial equipment cause catastrophic injuries when operated negligently. DIG Law moves fast - preserving black box data, identifying every liable party, and fighting for every dollar you're owed. Free consultation, no fee unless we win.

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Why DIG Law

Why DIG Law for Your Commercial Vehicle Case? Simple.

Our firm proudly represents the victims of injuries suffered from commercial vehicle accidents involving 18-wheel tractor trailers, delivery vehicles, construction vehicles, landscape trucks and equipment, farming equipment and vehicles, and any other vehicles used in the completion of a business endeavor. Our team is trained to take immediate action to investigate and preserve all pertinent evidence to ensure that businesses and insurance companies justly compensate our clients, or a jury awards them the money and justice they deserve.

Our experienced team is committed to fighting for and supporting victims of commercial vehicle accidents, while providing personalized guidance and unwavering representation. If you've been injured in a commercial vehicle accident, we encourage you to immediately schedule a complimentary consultation to learn how our dedicated team can help you pursue the justice and compensation you rightfully deserve.

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We Don't Get Paid Unless You Get Paid.

We front every cost - accident reconstruction, FMCSA violation analysis, expert witnesses - and only get paid as a percentage of your recovery. If we don't win, you owe us nothing.

Immediate Evidence Preservation

Black box data, ELD records, and driver qualification files disappear fast. We send legal preservation demands the moment we are retained - before trucking companies can overwrite or destroy the evidence.

Licensed Trial Attorneys in 3 States

Florida, Texas, and Arizona - with deep knowledge of FMCSA regulations and a track record of standing up against commercial carriers, their insurers, and their defense teams.

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What We Handle

Common Types of Commercial Vehicle Accidents

At the Duncan Injury Group, we acknowledge the life-changing impact of injuries resulting from commercial vehicle accidents. The aftermath of accidents can be overwhelming, and in turn, our firm is committed to fiercely advocating for our clients' rights and ensuring they receive the compensation they deserve.

Our experience in handling a diverse range of commercial vehicle accident cases, including those involving commercial trucks and delivery/business vehicles, we possess the knowledge and skills needed to win for our clients, either at the negotiating table or trial. If you've suffered an injury due to a commercial vehicle accident, you can rely on DIG Law to provide compassionate assistance and steadfast representation every step of the way.

Rear-End Collisions ▾
An 80,000-lb truck rear-ending a passenger vehicle at highway speed is often fatal or permanently disabling. Common causes include following too closely, distracted driving, brake system failures, and driver fatigue - all of which are regulated under FMCSA rules and documented in the vehicle's inspection and maintenance records.
Intersection Accidents ▾
Commercial trucks require far greater stopping distances and turning radii than passenger vehicles. Running red lights, failing to yield, and wide right-hook turns are leading causes of intersection crashes. Speed and hours-of-service records from the ELD are frequently decisive in these cases.
Jackknife Accidents ▾
A jackknife occurs when the trailer swings outward to 90 degrees from the cab, sweeping across multiple lanes. Causes include sudden braking, brake failure, speeding, and improper load distribution. These crashes often involve multiple vehicles and severe injuries, with liability potentially shared by the driver, carrier, and maintenance contractor.
Rollover Accidents ▾
Commercial truck rollovers are caused by excessive speed on curves, improper cargo loading that raises the center of gravity, tire failures, and driver inattention. When a truck rolls onto adjacent vehicles, the resulting injuries are catastrophic. Cargo securement records and pre-trip inspection logs are critical evidence.
Wrongful Death Accidents ▾
When a commercial vehicle accident takes a life, surviving family members may bring a wrongful death claim against the driver, the carrier, and every other responsible party. We represent grieving families with compassion and fight to hold every negligent party fully accountable - including pursuing punitive damages where the carrier's conduct was reckless.
Underride Accidents ▾
An underride occurs when a smaller vehicle slides under the trailer - often shearing off the passenger compartment's roof. Federal law requires underride guards, but they are frequently inadequate, damaged, or absent. These are among the most catastrophic crash types, and liability can extend to the trailer manufacturer if the guard equipment was defective.
Blind Spot Accidents ▾
Commercial trucks have large blind spots on all four sides - particularly on the right side and immediately behind the trailer. Drivers are trained to manage these zones through mirror checks, signaling, and lane changes. When a driver fails these basics and strikes a vehicle in a blind spot, the carrier's training records and the driver's qualification file become central evidence.
Delivery Accidents ▾
Amazon, FedEx, UPS, DHL, and local delivery fleets operate under intense time pressure that contributes directly to reckless driving. These companies often label drivers as independent contractors to limit liability - but courts look past that label when the company controls the driver's routes and work. We pursue every avenue of corporate liability available.
Sleep Deprived, Distracted or Overworked Driver Accidents ▾
Driver fatigue is a leading cause of commercial truck crashes. FMCSA hours-of-service rules exist specifically to prevent carriers from pushing drivers past safe limits. When ELD data, logbooks, and fuel records reveal hours-of-service violations, those violations are powerful evidence of both driver and carrier negligence - and of the pressure placed on the driver to cut corners on rest.

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Commercial Vehicle FAQ

The questions Florida, Texas, and Arizona commercial truck accident victims ask us most - answered plainly. If yours isn't here, call us. It's always free.

What makes a commercial truck accident different from a regular car accident?
Commercial truck cases are fundamentally more complex and higher-stakes. Multiple parties may be liable - the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, the vehicle manufacturer, or a maintenance contractor. FMCSA regulations create additional layers of potential violations, and trucking companies carry insurance policies of $750,000 to $5 million. They deploy defense teams within hours of a serious crash. You need the same level of immediate, aggressive response on your side.
Who can be held liable in a commercial truck accident?
Liability frequently extends beyond the driver to include: the trucking company - for negligent hiring, inadequate training, or pressuring drivers to violate hours-of-service rules; the cargo loader or shipper - if improperly secured cargo caused the crash; the vehicle manufacturer - if a mechanical defect contributed; a maintenance contractor - if negligent servicing was a factor; and a freight broker - for hiring an unsafe carrier. Identifying every responsible party is critical to maximizing your recovery.
What is the black box and why does it matter?
Commercial trucks carry an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) - commonly called a black box - that records speed, braking, hours of service, GPS location, and other critical data up to and including the moment of impact. This is among the most powerful evidence in a truck accident case. Some systems overwrite data within 30 days. We send immediate evidence preservation letters the moment we are retained to prevent this data from being lost or destroyed.
What are hours-of-service violations and why do they matter?
FMCSA regulations strictly limit how many consecutive hours a driver can operate before mandatory rest: an 11-hour driving limit within a 14-hour window after 10 consecutive hours off duty, and a 60/70-hour weekly limit. When a driver exceeds these limits, it is direct evidence of driver fatigue and carrier pressure. Violations are documented in driver logbooks, ELD data, and fuel and toll records - and we obtain all of it through discovery.
What is an underride accident and why are they so dangerous?
An underride accident occurs when a smaller vehicle slides underneath a commercial truck's trailer during a collision. Federal law requires rear and side underride guards, but these guards are frequently inadequate, damaged, or absent. Underride crashes are among the most catastrophic accident types - the roof of the passenger vehicle is often sheared off entirely. Liability typically involves the trucking company and may also include the trailer manufacturer if guard equipment was defective.
Can I sue Amazon, FedEx, or UPS if their driver hit me?
Yes, though the legal structure varies by company. Major delivery companies label drivers as independent contractors to limit liability - but courts look past these arrangements when the company exercises meaningful control over the driver's work (routes, schedules, required equipment, branded uniforms). We analyze the employment and operational relationship carefully and pursue the employer's liability directly. These carriers carry substantial commercial insurance and can be held accountable.
What is a jackknife accident and what causes them?
A jackknife occurs when a truck's trailer swings outward to form a 90-degree angle with the cab. Common causes include sudden braking on slippery roads, brake failure, speeding, improper load distribution, and driver error. Jackknife accidents often sweep across multiple lanes simultaneously, creating catastrophic multi-vehicle pileups. Liability typically involves the driver, the carrier, and - if brake or equipment failure contributed - the maintenance contractor or manufacturer.
What evidence should be preserved immediately after a commercial truck accident?
Evidence that disappears fastest and must be secured immediately: ELD and black box data (overwritten within 30 days by some systems); driver logbooks and hours-of-service records; the trucking company's inspection and maintenance records; the driver's qualification file; dashcam and surveillance footage; the truck itself before repairs; and cargo manifests and loading records. We send preservation letters and, when necessary, emergency injunctions within hours of being retained.
What federal regulations govern commercial trucking?
The FMCSA sets binding regulations on driver qualifications, hours-of-service limits, vehicle inspection and maintenance, drug and alcohol testing, cargo securement, and minimum insurance requirements. When a company or driver violates these regulations, that violation is evidence of negligence per se - the violation itself establishes a breach of the duty of care without requiring further proof. These violations are where truck accident cases are often won.
What if the truck driver was an independent contractor?
Trucking companies frequently label drivers as independent contractors to limit liability - but courts examine the actual degree of control the company exercised: did they set routes, dictate schedules, require specific equipment, or mandate branded uniforms? If so, the company may be held liable as a statutory employer regardless of the contractor label. Motor carriers who allow independent drivers to operate under their USDOT number can also be held directly liable under federal trucking law.
How much insurance does a commercial truck typically carry?
Federal minimums depend on cargo type: $750,000 for general freight, $1 million for oil transport, and $5 million for hazardous materials. Many large carriers carry significantly more. In contrast to a standard auto accident - where $100,000 is considered a large policy - commercial truck cases routinely involve seven-figure insurance pools. This is why trucking companies mobilize experienced defense teams immediately: the financial exposure is enormous.
What types of injuries are most common in commercial truck accidents?
Given the weight disparity between commercial trucks (up to 80,000 lbs loaded) and passenger vehicles, truck accident injuries are typically severe: traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries and paralysis, multiple fractures, internal organ damage, crush injuries, amputations, severe burns, and wrongful death. The severity and long-term consequences are exactly why pursuing the full range of available defendants and insurance coverage is so critical.
How long do I have to file a commercial vehicle lawsuit in Florida?
For accidents on or after March 24, 2023, Florida's statute of limitations is two years from the date of the crash. Texas and Arizona also carry two-year statutes. Missing this deadline permanently ends your right to sue. But don't treat two years as breathing room - ELD data, driver qualification files, and surveillance footage are destroyed or overwritten long before the deadline. Contact us immediately.
The trucking company's insurer contacted me right after the crash. Should I talk to them?
Do not speak with them without an attorney. Commercial trucking insurers deploy experienced adjusters - and sometimes attorneys - to the scene of serious crashes within hours. Their goal is to gather a recorded statement while you are still in shock, before you understand your rights or the full extent of your injuries. Anything you say will be used to minimize your claim. Call us before any further contact - it's always free.
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