Personal Injury · Jeff T. Gorman Law Offices

Truck & Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Higher Stakes. Multiple Defendants.
Federal Regulations. We Know All of It.

Truck accidents involve federal regulatory violations, multiple potentially liable parties, and commercial insurers with experienced defense teams. Motorcycle accidents face bias that must be countered from day one with thorough investigation. Chris Walsh handles both — with the same aggressive, trial-ready standard he brings to every personal injury case. No fee unless we recover.

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Christopher Walsh
Christopher Walsh
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What Makes Truck & Motorcycle Cases Harder
●Trucking companies deploy their own investigators and legal teams to the accident scene within hours — before you have representation
●Black box (ECM) and ELD data is routinely destroyed after 30 days without a legal hold letter from your attorney
●Commercial trucking insurers have experienced defense adjusters and lawyers whose full-time job is minimizing your claim
●Motorcycle riders face an immediate presumption of fault or recklessness that must be systematically dismantled with evidence
●Multiple parties — driver, trucking company, cargo loader, leasing company — may share liability and point fingers at each other

What the Evidence Shows —
and Where It Can Be Challenged

Truck accidents on I-95, the Florida Turnpike, SR-70, and US-1 through the Treasure Coast are not ordinary car accident claims. The trucking company has its own investigation team, its own legal counsel, and its own commercial insurer — all of whom are working to minimize or eliminate your claim from the moment of impact. You need an attorney who sends a legal hold letter the same day, begins preservation of the black box data immediately, and understands how to litigate against professional defense teams.

Motorcycle cases carry a different challenge: the bias against riders is real, well-documented, and must be countered proactively. Chris Walsh builds motorcycle accident cases around the evidence — accident reconstruction, witness statements, road conditions, and vehicle data — that clearly establishes the other driver’s fault and preempts the narrative that the rider was responsible. His background as a former U.S. Navy combat aviator, trained to assess situations quickly and act decisively, translates directly to the fast-moving demands of these cases.

⚖️ Federal & Florida Law Governing Truck & Motorcycle Accidents
FMCSA Regulations (49 C.F.R. Parts 300-399): federal rules governing commercial carriers including Hours of Service (§395), Electronic Logging Devices (§395.8), vehicle inspection (§396), cargo securement (§393), and driver qualification (§391). Violation of FMCSA regulations establishes negligence per se under Florida law. Florida Statute §316.193 et seq.: Florida traffic laws applicable to all drivers. Florida Statute §627.737: serious injury threshold for third-party claims. HB 837 (2023): 2-year statute of limitations; modified comparative negligence. Motorcyclists are entitled to the same full legal protections as all other motor vehicle operators under Florida law.
49 C.F.R. Parts 300-399 (FMCSA Regulations) · Florida HB 837 (2023 Tort Reform) · Florida Statute §627.737 (Serious Injury Threshold)

How We Fight This Charge

Immediate Legal Hold
We send a legal hold letter to the trucking company the same day we are retained, preserving black box data, ELD records, maintenance logs, and all documentation before the company’s standard destruction schedule kicks in.
FMCSA Violation Analysis
Every FMCSA violation — hours of service, maintenance failures, improper cargo loading — constitutes negligence per se and strengthens your claim against the carrier.
Multi-Party Liability
We identify every responsible party — driver, trucking company, cargo loader, vehicle manufacturer — and pursue all available insurance coverage.
Bias Counteraction
For motorcycle cases, we build a comprehensive evidence package that establishes the other driver’s fault clearly and preemptively counters the rider-bias narrative before it takes hold.
Commercial Insurance Litigation
Commercial trucking policies carry much higher limits than personal auto policies. We pursue the full available coverage with the same aggressive standard we apply to every case.
Expert Witnesses
We retain accident reconstruction experts, FMCSA compliance experts, and medical experts to present a complete, credible, trial-ready case.
Notable Results
RECOVERED
Semi-Truck Collision · I-95 · Commercial Policy Limits
SETTLED
Motorcycle Accident · Liability Disputed · Maximum Recovery
WON AT TRIAL
Truck Accident · FMCSA Violations · Jury Verdict for Client

Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Case details available upon request.

Common Questions

Truck & Motorcycle Accident Attorney FAQ

Why are truck accident cases different from regular car accident claims? +
Commercial truck accident cases involve multiple layers of complexity absent from standard auto claims: federal FMCSA regulations governing driver hours, vehicle maintenance, weight limits, and cargo; multiple potentially liable parties including the driver, trucking company, cargo loader, and vehicle manufacturer; trucking company black boxes and electronic logging devices (ELDs) that must be preserved immediately by legal hold; commercial insurance policies with significantly higher limits; and adjusters from specialized trucking insurers who are experienced at minimizing claims. These cases require an attorney who understands both the regulatory framework and the litigation dynamics.
What federal regulations apply to truck drivers in Florida? +
Commercial truck drivers operating in Florida are subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations including: Hours of Service rules limiting consecutive driving time (11 hours driving, 14-hour on-duty window, 10-hour off-duty period required); Electronic Logging Device (ELD) requirements; drug and alcohol testing requirements; vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements; cargo securement standards; and medical certification requirements. Violations of any of these regulations can establish negligence per se and significantly strengthen an injury claim.
Why are motorcycle accident claims particularly difficult in Florida? +
Motorcycle accident claims face a specific bias challenge: jurors and insurance adjusters frequently assume the motorcyclist was at fault or behaving recklessly, regardless of what the evidence actually shows. This bias must be anticipated and counteracted from the beginning of the case through thorough accident reconstruction, witness statements, and evidence that clearly establishes the other driver's fault. Additionally, motorcycle accidents typically produce more severe injuries than enclosed-vehicle accidents, which increases the stakes of every coverage and liability dispute.
What evidence needs to be preserved immediately after a truck accident? +
After a truck accident, critical evidence includes: the trucking company's black box (ECM) data showing speed, braking, and driver inputs; Electronic Logging Device records showing hours of service; driver's log books; vehicle inspection and maintenance records; cargo loading and weight documentation; the driver's personnel file, training records, and prior violation history; surveillance footage from the scene; and the physical accident scene itself. A legal hold letter must be sent to the trucking company immediately — trucking companies routinely destroy black box data after 30 days unless legally preserved.
Related Practice Areas
Auto Accident
The foundation of Florida personal injury law and HB 837 reform applies to all vehicle accidents.
Wrongful Death
Truck accidents are among the leading causes of fatal crashes. Families have wrongful death claims.
Workplace Injury
Truck drivers injured on the job may have both workers' comp and third-party claims.
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Truck or Motorcycle Accident?
The Clock on Black Box Data
Starts Now.

Trucking companies preserve their data. You need to preserve yours first. Call Chris Walsh at (772) 888-8888 immediately after any commercial vehicle or motorcycle accident. No fee unless we recover.

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