Truck Accident Lawyers in Florida
Independently reviewed truck accident attorneys across Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Clearwater, Fort Myers, St. Petersburg, Port St. Lucie, West Palm Beach, Gainesville and Hialeah. 52 firms reviewed, with verified data from the State Bar of Florida, Google Maps, and our editorial methodology.
Florida's major ports (Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Port Everglades) move enormous volumes of truck-borne cargo, and I-95 / I-75 / I-10 carry interstate commerce north-south and east-west across the state. Florida's 2023 tort reform (HB 837) substantially changed the personal injury landscape: the comparative negligence rule shifted from pure to modified, and the SOL for negligence dropped from 4 years to 2.
Florida truck accident law — key points
Three legal questions affect almost every truck accident case in Florida. Each is governed by a public statute we link below — you can verify everything.
Statute of limitations
2 years for personal injury
2 years for wrongful death
Two years for negligence/personal injury claims accruing on or after March 24, 2023, per HB 837 (formerly 4 years). Two years for wrongful death (Fla. Stat. § 95.11(4)(c)).
Comparative negligence rule
Modified comparative negligence (50% bar)
Modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar (Fla. Stat. § 768.81, as amended by HB 837 effective March 24, 2023). You can recover only if you are 50% or less at fault. Pre-2023 cases used pure comparative negligence — confirm with counsel whether your accident falls before or after the change.
Damages caps
No cap on compensatory damages
No cap on compensatory damages in ordinary truck accident cases. Punitive damages capped at 3× compensatory or $500K, whichever is greater (Fla. Stat. § 768.73). The 2014 medical malpractice non-economic cap was struck down in N. Broward Hosp. Dist. v. Kalitan (2017).
Top 5 truck accident law firms in Florida
Sorted by our editorial score. Each firm has been reviewed with our public methodology and verified across multiple data sources. Click any firm to see the full side-by-side comparison.
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Blakeley Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers Fort Lauderdale
Google ★ 5 · 1,027 reviews State Bar Jarrett David Blakeley · Bar #24227 Editorial 10/10 · Local Fort Lauderdale personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources → - 2
Dan Newlin Injury Attorneys
Google ★ 5 · 1,379 reviews State Bar Daniel James Newlin · Bar #476791 Editorial 10/10 · Local Tampa personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources → - 3
Fran Haasch Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers - Clearwater
Google ★ 5 · 277 reviews State Bar Francoise M Haasch · Bar #303630 Editorial 10/10 · Local Clearwater personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources → - 4
GOLDLAW
Google ★ 5 · 82 reviews Editorial 10/10 · Local Port St. Lucie personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources → - 5
Marsalisi Law
Google ★ 5 · 308 reviews State Bar Frank P Marsalisi · Bar #59263 Editorial 10/10 · Local St. Petersburg personal-injury practiceSee full profile and sources →
Looking for firms in a specific city? Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Clearwater, Fort Myers, St. Petersburg, Port St. Lucie, West Palm Beach, Gainesville and Hialeah.
Frequently asked questions about Florida truck accident cases
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Florida's 2023 tort reform change the truck accident SOL?
Yes — substantially. For accidents on or after March 24, 2023, you have 2 years to file (down from 4). Accidents before that date keep the 4-year window. If you're not sure which side of the line your case falls on, consult an attorney immediately — the SOL change is the single most important change of HB 837 for accident victims.
Florida truck accident guides
Deadline
Statute of limitations
2-year deadline, tolling exceptions, government claim deadlines.
Action guide
What to do after a truck accident in Florida
24-hour, 7-day, 30-day checklists. What to never do. State-specific warnings.
Settlement data
Average settlement amounts in Florida
Typical ranges by injury severity, calibrated to Florida jury tradition and damages caps.
Fault rules
Florida comparative negligence explained
How Florida divides fault, with recovery examples at every fault percentage.
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States with similar laws to Florida
Same comparative-fault rule (modified-50): Illinois, Georgia, Tennessee, Michigan.