Bogin, Munns & Munns P.A.
(855) 780-9986
(855) 780-9986
Click Here to Request a Consultation
Click Here to Request a Consultation
Bogin, Munns & Munns

Melbourne Truck Accident Attorneys

Your legal issues need our expertise. With 40+ dynamic attorneys on staff, Bogin, Munns & Munns serves Central Florida’s legal needs and treats our clients like family.
7195 Murrell Road, Suite 101, Melbourne, Florida 32940 321-415-0681 View all Google Reviews here
Speak To An Attorney Now
BBB Accredited Business Avvo Top Attorney Car Accident Super Lawyers Google Top Rated

Recent Firm Wins For Our Clients

$3 Million

Slip and Fall

$2.9 Million

Wrongful Death

$2.5 Million

Pedestrian Accident

$2.25 Million

Car Accident
On This Page
Reading time: 7 minutes
  1. Why Truck Cases Require a Different Approach Than Car Accidents
  2. Who Can Be Held Liable After a Brevard County Truck Crash?
  3. Florida's No-Fault System and Serious Truck Injuries
  4. Aerospace, Defense Transport, and Oversized Loads on the Space Coast
  5. How Long Do You Have to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Florida?
  6. What Compensation Is Available After a Melbourne Truck Accident?
  7. Who Handles Truck Accident Cases at Our Melbourne Office
Melbourne Truck Accident Lawyers

By: Spencer Munns

Trucks traveling I-95, US-192, and Palm Bay Road through Brevard County are not running personal errands. They are working routes under production pressure, and when a driver or carrier cuts corners, the consequences fall on the other people sharing that road.

We represent truck accident victims in Melbourne and throughout Brevard County. We handle cases at the 18th Judicial Circuit and manage every step from evidence preservation through settlement or trial at no upfront cost.

Call our Melbourne office at 321-254-3939 for a free case review. 

Why Truck Cases Require a Different Approach Than Car Accidents

Commercial truck accidents are not just larger car accidents. They involve federal regulations, multiple defendants, and time-sensitive evidence held by the carrier that disappears fast.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sets national rules for driver hours, vehicle inspections, and cargo loading. Violations of those rules become direct evidence of negligence. The truck’s electronic logging device and black box record speed, braking, and hours driven at the moment of impact. We send legal preservation letters immediately after being retained to prevent that data from being overwritten.

FMCSA carrier safety records and crash histories are publicly searchable at fmcsa.dot.gov. We pull that data as a starting point in every case.

To consult with an experienced truck accident lawyer serving Melbourne
(855) 780-9986

Who Can Be Held Liable After a Brevard County Truck Crash?

Liability in a truck accident extends well beyond the driver. Each party carries its own insurance, which is why identifying all of them matters.

Potentially responsible parties include:

  • The truck driver for negligent or fatigued operation
  • The trucking company for negligent hiring, supervision, or hours violations
  • The cargo loading company if improper loading caused instability
  • The maintenance provider if a mechanical failure contributed
  • The manufacturer if a defective component played a role

Missing one of these parties means leaving available coverage on the table.

Florida’s No-Fault System and Serious Truck Injuries

white truck riding on the road

Your PIP coverage applies first after any Florida vehicle accident, including truck crashes. It covers up to $10,000 in medical costs and lost wages regardless of fault.

Most truck accident injuries far exceed that amount. When injuries qualify as permanent, significantly scarring, or causing significant loss of bodily function, Florida law allows you to step outside the no-fault system and pursue the full value of your damages directly from the carrier and driver. Truck accidents routinely meet that threshold. We assess eligibility at the start of every case.

Melbourne Truck Accident Lawyer Near Me
(855) 780-9986

Aerospace, Defense Transport, and Oversized Loads on the Space Coast

Patrick Space Force Base, Kennedy Space Center, and the defense contractors along the US-1 and I-95 corridor move specialized equipment that does not travel like standard freight. Oversized load transports, hazardous material shipments, and military contractor vehicles operate under specific federal permits and route restrictions.

When one of these vehicles is involved in a crash, the regulatory framework governing the transport can create additional liability theory beyond standard trucking negligence. We identify the applicable permits and restrictions as part of our investigation. Cases involving defense contractor vehicles may also implicate federal contracting rules that affect how claims are presented.

How Long Do You Have to File a Truck Accident Lawsuit in Florida?

Two years. Florida Statutes Section 95.11 sets a two-year deadline for personal injury lawsuits from the date of the accident. For wrongful death claims arising from a truck crash, the same two-year window applies from the date of death.

That deadline applies whether or not you are still treating, and the carrier’s legal team is building their defense from day one. Contact us as soon as possible after the accident.

Cases filed in Brevard County go through the 18th Judicial Circuit. Florida Courts maintains procedural information for Brevard County at flcourts.gov.

Click to contact our Melbourne Truck Accident Attorneys today

What Compensation Is Available After a Melbourne Truck Accident?

A successful claim can recover medical expenses past and future, lost wages and earning capacity, pain and suffering, permanent impairment, property damage, and wrongful death damages for surviving family members.

Commercial carriers are required to carry significantly higher liability coverage than private passenger vehicles. That coverage is what makes pursuing the full value of a serious truck accident claim meaningful, and it is also why carriers respond aggressively to every claim from day one.

Call 321-254-3939 or contact us online to discuss what your case may be worth. 

Who Handles Truck Accident Cases at Our Melbourne Office

Travis-McMillen-Florida-Attorney

Travis J. McMillen, Melbourne Truck Accident Lawyer

Travis J. McMillen is a Partner at Bogin Munns & Munns and a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. He has litigated personal injury and wrongful death cases in Brevard County and across Florida, including Orange, Volusia, Osceola, and Seminole Counties, and has achieved multi-million-dollar recoveries for seriously injured clients. 

Before joining our firm, he spent more than a decade representing insurance companies in complex litigation, giving him direct insight into how carriers evaluate and defend claims. He earned election to the Order of the Barristers for trial advocacy.

Our Melbourne office is at 7195 Murrell Rd, Suite 101. We handle truck accident cases on contingency, with no fee unless we recover for you.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Case results depend on individual facts and circumstances.

Submit a Consultation Request form today

Ready to Talk to a Melbourne Truck Accident Lawyer?

Carriers assign legal teams to these cases immediately. The sooner you have representation, the better positioned you are to preserve evidence and build a complete claim.

Our Melbourne office is at 7195 Murrell Rd, Suite 101. We serve clients throughout Brevard County, including Palm Bay, Rockledge, Viera, Titusville, and Cocoa Beach.

Bogin Munns & Munns also handles car accidents, slip and fall injuries, workers’ compensation, criminal defense, immigration, estate planning, and bankruptcy from 11 offices across Central Florida.

Call 321-254-3939 or contact our Melbourne office online for a free truck accident case review. 

Call or Submit Our Consultation Request Form Today

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. When a driver causes an accident while on the job, the carrier is typically liable under vicarious liability. You can bring a claim directly against the company. If an independent owner-operator was involved, liability against the carrier depends on how much control they exercised over the driver’s work. We assess all responsible parties before filing.

  • The truck’s electronic logging device data, onboard camera footage, driver qualification file, inspection records, and the carrier’s hours-of-service logs are the most critical. That evidence is held by the carrier. We send legal preservation letters immediately after being retained. Evidence that is not preserved quickly can be legally overwritten or destroyed.

  • Most cases settle before trial, but timelines vary. Cases with clear liability and documented injuries can resolve in months. Cases involving catastrophic injuries, multiple defendants, or a carrier that refuses reasonable settlement can take a year or longer. Filing a lawsuit often produces settlement discussions that did not move during the pre-suit phase.

  • Permitted loads in Florida travel under specific state and federal restrictions governing routes, times, and escort requirements. A violation of those permit conditions is evidence of negligence beyond standard traffic law. We identify the applicable permits and review compliance records as part of the investigation.

  • Truck cases involve federal regulations, multiple defendants, and evidence like driver logs and black box data that does not exist in a car accident. Commercial carriers also have experienced claims teams whose job is minimizing what they pay. Early legal representation matters more in truck cases than in standard car accident claims.

  • Florida uses modified comparative negligence. As long as you were not more than 50 percent responsible, you can recover damages reduced by your percentage of fault. A victim found 25 percent at fault in a $400,000 case recovers $300,000. The carrier’s legal team will work to increase your assigned fault. We build the liability record to counter that argument.

  • Yes, and quickly. Carrier insurers begin their investigation immediately and often contact injured parties before they have legal representation. Do not give a recorded statement or accept any settlement offer before speaking with an attorney. Early offers are almost never reflective of the full value of the claim.

  • Yes. Under Florida Statutes Section 768.20, the personal representative of the deceased’s estate brings the claim on behalf of surviving family members. Recoverable damages include medical expenses before death, funeral costs, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship. The same two-year deadline from the date of death applies.