After a crash with a semi-truck, the driver, trucking company, trailer owner, and property owner may each have different records. A loading-dock camera may show what happened in the seconds before impact. On the highway, the damage to the vehicles and the distance between them can help an engineer assess whether the driver had time to react.
Manny Arce handles tractor-trailer and commercial truck injury cases in Miami-Dade and elsewhere in South Florida.
Surveillance can show a truck’s path and what was visible to the driver. Manny has obtained video through legal process and reviewed carrier records and sworn testimony to assess how the parties handled safety around a loading area.
Manny has worked with accident reconstruction and human factors experts to assess what a driver could see, when the driver could react, and whether braking or changing lanes could have avoided a collision. Medical testimony can help explain which injuries the crash caused.
Leases and operating records can help identify which companies controlled the equipment. Manny has used those records to identify additional parties and has looked for coverage above the primary policy’s limit. He has also reviewed medical bills after settlement to address charges that can affect what a client takes home.
If you can do so safely, save photos of the company names, plates, and unit numbers on the tractor and trailer. The markings give a lawyer somewhere to start. A lease, dispatch record, or maintenance file can help identify who controlled the equipment at the time of the crash. If a camera faced the scene, note its location and who operates it so the footage can be requested promptly. What to do after a Florida truck accident
Start with where the crash happened, what you know about the truck, and any report number or photos you have. Manny can discuss what records may still be available and which companies or insurance policies need review. Consultations are available in English and Spanish. In-person meetings in Coral Gables are by appointment. Request a free case review · Explore commercial truck accident cases
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