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Joseph Osborne
Semi-trucks move through Pompano Beach day and night, carrying freight between warehouses, ports, and distribution centers across South Florida. When one of these trucks collides with a smaller vehicle, the outcome can be life-changing.
Osborne & Francis represents injured drivers and passengers across Florida, including those hurt in collisions along I-95 and the Turnpike. For over a decade, we’ve been holding careless drivers and trucking companies accountable when their choices cause serious injury.
As one client, Brandi H., shared:
"With Osborne & Francis, their team was with me every step of the way. They were thorough, understanding, and always easy to reach when I had questions about my case."
If you or your family are facing injuries from a truck accident, that same level of care is available to you. Call (561) 293-2600or contact us online to speak with a Pompano Beach truck accident attorney about your case.
Video Transcript
So you've been in a car accident. What happens next? There are many things that you should do but here are the three most important:
Number One: See a doctor immediately.
A broken bone is easy to see, but some injuries are not. The most common injuries from car accidents happen in the neck, back, or head. The only way to diagnose and treat them is by seeing a doctor. A doctor can help ease the pain, provide medication, reassure you of how your injury may impact your daily life, and tell you what not to do to make it worse.
A visit to the doctor can also give you legally protected time off to recover and rest your body after an accident, and it documents and provides the evidence you may need for your case. Even a five-mile-per-hour car accident can cause a serious injury. So whether you've had a severe accident or a minor collision, see a doctor. And if you don't have medical insurance, let us know and we'll make sure that you receive the proper care.
Number Two: Write everything down.
Even if it seems small, during times of stress or injury it is common to forget the little details. Make sure you keep note of the pain that you're in. With neck, back, and head injuries, sometimes simple activities such as walking up the stairs or picking up a toddler may cause severe pain.
You may not be sleeping well at night. Documenting how much you sleep and how often you wake up due to pain is also very important. And lastly, if you have any cuts or bruises, take daily photos as you heal. This will provide visual evidence of the injuries that you've suffered.
Number Three: Do not speak to an insurance company until you've spoken to a lawyer.
Please understand that the insurance adjuster works for a billion-dollar corporation and not for you. Their interests are solely for their insurance company, and their goal is to provide you with the least amount of financial settlement as quickly as possible. When you do speak with them, remember they will record the conversation. Why do they do this? Because they've been trained to ask questions that may confuse you. So talk to us before you talk to them.
So remember: See a doctor, document everything, and call us before calling the insurance company for your free private consultation. We are here for you. Real tough lawyers fighting real tough issues.
Pompano Beach Roads and Trucking Traffic Increase Crash Risks
Pompano Beach sits where several major freight routes intersect. Interstate 95 runs directly through the city, carrying both commuters and freight carriers between coastal destinations.
Florida's Turnpike and nearby state roads connect the area to inland shipping centers and Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, one of the busiest cargo ports in the country.
The result: trucks arriving by ship move inland through Pompano Beach throughout the day, adding to an already congested transportation network.
Large warehouse districts add to this activity. The 70-acre Prologis Atlantic Business Center houses millions of square feet of space for shipping and storage, with trucks arriving throughout the day to load and unload freight bound for other parts of Florida.
And major operators, such as the United States Postal Service, maintain distribution sites in the city, creating continuous flows of commercial vehicles on local streets and highway ramps.
Even when port and warehouse activity slows, repair shops, dealerships, and transport companies keep heavy trucks moving through the area.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Pompano Beach
Crash reports in the city frequently cite three categories of causes: driver behavior, vehicle condition, and company oversight. These hazards are especially prevalent along Pompano Beach's busiest corridors, including I-95 near Atlantic Boulevard and the Turnpike interchange.
Driver Error
Truck drivers spend long hours under pressure to deliver. Fatigue, distraction, or poor judgment in that setting can turn small mistakes into serious collisions.
Texting, phone calls, or adjusting a navigation system takes attention from the road.
Extended driving hours reduce awareness and delay reactions. Large trucks need far more distance to stop than passenger cars, making high speeds dangerous.
Alcohol or drug use slows reflexes. In one Broward County case, a truck driver faced vehicular-homicide charges for a reckless U-turn while impaired.
Driver shortages sometimes push companies to hire operators without adequate training or experience.
Vehicle and Cargo Problems
Mechanical failures and loading errors also cause crashes.
Neglected maintenance, particularly with tires, brakes, and steering systems, can lead to loss of control.
Uneven or unsecured cargo can affect balance and cause rollovers or freight to spill onto the road.
Equipment failures, such as brake malfunctions or tire blowouts, may send even a careful driver into another lane.
Company Practices
Corporate decisions influence how safely trucks operate.
When companies skip driver instruction or vehicle inspections to save money, crash risk rises.
Unreasonable delivery schedules push drivers to stay behind the wheel longer or travel faster than is safe.
"When trucking companies cut corners, innocent people suffer. Every case we take is about holding them accountable and preventing the next tragedy." — Greg Francis, Osborne & Francis
How Do You Figure Out Who Is Responsible for Causing the Crash?
Truck accidents seldom have a single cause. A wreck might involve driver fatigue, a maintenance failure the company ignored, and scheduling pressure that forced the driver to cut corners—all at once.
You may have heard the word "liability" after your accident—that's the legal term for responsibility. In a truck crash, determining liability means figuring out who is at fault and must pay for damages.
This requires examining:
Driver logs
Onboard electronic data
Vehicle inspection reports
Company scheduling records, and
Maintenance histories.
These documents can show whether negligence occurred at the driver level, the corporate level, or both.
Unlike a typical car accident, where one driver may be solely at fault, truck crashes usually involve multiple liable parties. The driver, the trucking company, the maintenance contractor, the cargo loading company, or even the truck manufacturer could all be at fault, depending on what caused the collision.
A Pompano Beach truck accident lawyer can obtain and review those records to explain how the crash happened and identify all parties who may share liability. Identifying every responsible party is critical because trucking companies and their insurers have significant resources and legal teams working to minimize payouts and shift blame away from their clients.
Determining liability in a truck accident requires immediate action to preserve evidence and protect your rights. Don't let critical records disappear while you're focused on recovery. Call (561) 293-2600 or message us to arrange a free consultation. Our Pompano Beach truck crash lawyers will review your case and explain your options at no cost.
What To Do After a Truck Accident
If you've been in a truck crash, you're likely dealing with injuries, stress, and a flood of questions about your rights and recovery. To help alleviate some of this overwhelm and confusion, founding partner Greg Francis explains the most important steps you should focus on in this short video:
Seek medical care right away,
Preserve all evidence, and
Talk to a lawyer before speaking with any insurance company.
Watch the Video Here
Beyond taking these steps, you should also know what to avoid. Here are three things you should never do after a truck accident:
Don't Delay Medical Treatment
Even if you feel fine immediately after the crash, some injuries take time to show symptoms. Waiting even a few days can give insurers reason to claim your injuries aren't serious or aren't related to the crash. Seek medical attention right away, even for what seems like minor discomfort.
Don't Accept a Quick Settlement
Insurance companies often make early offers, hoping you'll settle before understanding the full extent of your injuries and losses. These early offers are almost always far below what your case is worth. Once you accept, you can't go back for more.
Don't Give a Recorded Statement to the Trucking Company's Insurer
Soon after a crash, an insurance representative may call requesting a recorded statement. Keep your responses brief and direct them to your attorney:
"I'm not prepared to give a statement right now."
"Please contact my lawyer."
"I'll provide information once I've spoken with my lawyer."
Your Pompano Beach semi-truck accident attorney can handle these conversations and prevent your words from being used to reduce your financial recovery.
Compensation a Pompano Beach 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer Can Pursue
The full cost of a truck crash extends far beyond your initial hospital visit. Florida law protects Pompano Beach residents injured in commercial vehicle accidents, allowing them to seek compensation for:
Emergency treatment and hospitalization;
Rehabilitation, prescriptions, and ongoing medical care;
Lost wages and reduced future earning capacity;
Pain, suffering, and emotional distress; and
Permanent scarring, disability, or diminished quality of life.
How Florida's Fault Rules Affect Your Recovery
Florida applies a modified comparative fault standard. If you're found less than 51% responsible for the crash, you can still recover damages, though your percentage of fault will reduce your final award.
Trucking companies and their insurers use this rule to their advantage. They may try to place the blame on injured drivers early in the process, hoping to minimize their liability. An experienced Pompano Beach truck accident lawyer anticipates these tactics, secures critical evidence quickly—driver logs, maintenance reports, black box data—and builds a case that protects your right to full recovery.
This matters. A Martindale-Nolo study found that accident victims who hired an attorney recovered nearly three times more than those who handled claims on their own. In complex truck accident cases, that difference comes from having someone who knows how to present medical needs in ways insurance companies cannot dismiss or minimize.
Our Track Record in Truck Accident Cases
Osborne & Francis has recovered significant compensation for clients injured in commercial vehicle crashes—results that reflect the difference experienced legal representation makes.
Our team secured a $7.5 million settlement for a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being rear-ended by a semi-truck while stopped in traffic. In another case, we obtained $985,000 for a client sideswiped by a cement truck that ran a stop sign, causing spinal injuries that required fusion surgery.
These outcomes demonstrate our commitment to thorough investigation, aggressive advocacy, and accountability for negligent parties.
Let us bring that same approach to your case.
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Why People Trust Osborne & Francis
J. Davis
“I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer/ firm — everything was done professionally exactly how I wanted. Due to COVID my personal attorney Mr. Garcia was still able to make things work in a timely manner and he never made me feel like he wasn’t working. Overall I’m happy with how my case turned out and I would recommend him and this law firm to anyone. 100% satisfied.”
C. Smith
“I am so thankful for EVERYONE, the entire staff at Osborne & Francis Law, for mentoring me through the mediation process with my hip replacement failures. I didn't realize how MUCH pressure they relieved me of by helping me deal with the reality of this traumatic time in my life, as it was OVER so quickly with a positive result. My family is grateful to have their mom HAPPY & FOCUSED on the future, rather than worrying over what happened in the past! FAST FORWARD, we are LIVING LIFE to the fullest once again!”
T. Andrews
“Attorneys Greg Francis and Ryan Fletcher at Osborne & Francis Law Firm represented me in my personal injury case. The defendant drew a line in the sand and was adamant on a settlement amount I was almost willing to accept. After the dust settled and the smoke cleared, we settled for 3 times that amount!!! When they say ‘Real Tough Lawyers,’ they mean it.”
E. Holland
Dennis and the other Osborne & Francis staff were amazing! Our case was HUGE and required tender loving care. Everyone on our case did their part by putting all the puzzle pieces together. We were given step by step updates and put at ease when our nerves got the best of us. For every inquiry we made we received a timely response...You are appreciated!
Alfred
Quick and fair resolution to a unique case. On advice of my own attorney, I engaged Joseph Osborne of Osborne & Francis of Boca Raton, FL. Mr. Osborne had considerable experience in cases such as mine and the results showed that. Mr. Osborne and his staff were very helpful, kept me up to date, and listened to my input. The settlement was very fair as far as I am concerned.
Erica F.
"Best personal injury attorney around, I could not be happier! I was seriously injured in a car accident and Osborne and Francis helped me through the entire process. I was blown away by how knowledgeable the staff and attorneys are at this incredible law firm. I would not hesitate to recommend this law firm to friends and family!"
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Why Choose Osborne & Francis for Your Pompano Beach Truck Accident Case?
You've already been through enough. While you focus on recovery, let Osborne & Francis take on the trucking company and its insurers.
We know how these companies move quickly to minimize liability and reduce payouts. Our team moves faster. We secure critical evidence, document the full scope of your injuries and losses, and build a case that accounts for both your immediate medical needs and your long-term recovery.
You shouldn't have to fight insurance adjusters while dealing with hospital stays, mounting bills, and time away from work. We handle that pressure so you don't have to.
Contact us at (561) 293-2600to schedule your free case review with a Pompano Beach truck accident lawyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Pompano Beach Truck Accidents
How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in Pompano Beach?
Florida's statute of limitations gives you two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit. If the accident resulted in a fatality, the same two-year period applies for a wrongful death claim. Waiting too long can make it harder to gather evidence and may prevent you from recovering damages altogether.
What if the truck driver wasn't the only one at fault?
Truck crashes often involve multiple responsible parties. The driver, the trucking company, maintenance contractors, or even the manufacturer of a faulty part could share liability. Your Pompano Beach tractor-trailer accident lawyer can identify everyone involved and pursue claims against all responsible parties to ensure you aren't limited to a single insurance policy.
Can I afford to hire a Pompano Beach semi-truck accident lawyer?
Yes. Osborne & Francis handles truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don't pay any fees upfront. Our firm collects payment only if we secure a recovery on your behalf. This allows you to get experienced representation without adding financial strain during recovery.
What if my injuries prevent me from returning to work?
If your injuries keep you from working, your claim can include lost wages and loss of future earning capacity. Your Pompano Beach truck accident attorney can use employment records, medical documentation, and expert assessments to show how your injuries impact your ability to earn income over time.
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