Partner
Mark J. Miller
Mark's biography describes his insurance-defense and prosecution background. It provides the professional history behind his work reviewing contested claims.
The collision is local. The operation may cross several boundaries.
Broward County Truck Accident Lawyers
Miller & Jacobs investigates truck and commercial vehicle injury claims across Broward County. We trace the driver, operating carrier, vehicle, load, and business relationships when several companies or insurers may hold parts of the evidence.
Start with the route, the vehicle details, and the decisions being asked of you. No attorney fee unless compensation is recovered for you.
$150M+
Reported Recoveries for Injured Clients
50+ Years
Combined Legal Experience
230+
Combined Jury Trials Across Their Careers
Former Prosecutors
Experienced Trial Attorneys
An operation, not just a vehicle
Cab, trailer, cargo, and dispatch may point to different businesses.
We map the actual trip and relationships before drawing conclusions about responsibility. The entity named on an insurance letter may not be the only one connected to the crash.
Keep the identifiers
Safe photos of company names, USDOT numbers, plates, and trailers can help. Save every insurer's contact and claim number.
Describe the route
Note the road, direction, nearest exit, ramp, or loading entrance. Include where the truck appeared to be coming from or going, while separating observation from assumption.
Identify changes to the evidence
Tell us where vehicles were towed and whether repair, salvage, or disposal is planned. We can assess the need for a preservation request or inspection.
Responsibility must be supported
We trace the decisions that could have contributed to the crash.
A list of companies is not a liability finding. Each potential claim needs a supported connection to the event and injury.
01
Driver and carrier
We investigate driving conduct, employment or operating arrangements, dispatch, and relevant safety practices. A carrier's duty depends on the actual facts and applicable rules.
02
Loading and cargo
If load shift, securement, or weight contributed, we identify who handled the cargo and what records or inspection evidence can support the issue.
03
Maintenance and equipment
A repair shop, maintenance provider, owner, or manufacturer may require review when equipment contributed. We do not add parties simply because they appear in a contract.
Records held across businesses
Different evidence has different retention and inspection needs.
We identify the holders, systems, and vehicles that matter to the alleged cause. A general request to one insurer may not reach every source.
01
Duty records and supporting documents
Covered duty-status records generally have a six-month minimum under 49 CFR 395.8. That does not make six months a safe waiting period for other evidence.
02
Driving data and video
An ELD need not record speed or braking. FMCSA's ELD guidance explains the distinction. Camera, fleet, and vehicle-module data may answer other questions.
03
The vehicle and load
Inspection may be needed before repairs, unloading, or disposal alter relevant conditions. We assess the cause and involve suitable experts where warranted.
Life after the injury
Every company has a claim department. You still have one injury to recover from.
You should not have to understand the entire freight operation before asking for help. We can sort the companies and records while learning how the crash has affected your care, income, and ability to manage daily life.
The person behind the commercial claim
Document the losses while responsibility is investigated.
The business inquiry and medical recovery can proceed at the same time. A larger insurance policy does not guarantee a larger payment.
Medical needs
Keep treatment, rehabilitation, and future-care recommendations. Our spinal cord injury page addresses care and access concerns when they apply.
Income and capacity
Schedules, pay records, business documents, and restrictions help show the injury's effect. A lasting change in earning ability requires more than a current missed paycheck.
Personal and household effects
Explain mobility limits, assistance needs, and activities you cannot resume. Supported records and a clear account are more useful than a formula based on medical bills.
The Broward injury hub connects these care and responsibility questions to the firm's wider practice.
Highways, terminals, and local deliveries
A Broward route may leave useful records in several cities.
A trip using I-95, I-595, I-75, or the Turnpike may include a terminal, warehouse, or local stop. Keep the specific route and location rather than assume every record is held in the city of the collision.
The investigating agency
Use the agency on the crash paperwork. The BSO records portal handles records maintained by BSO, while municipal agencies and FHP use their own processes.
A port or terminal trip
Our Fort Lauderdale truck page explains port and delivery records without assuming the port caused the crash.
A neighborhood delivery
The Pembroke Pines truck guide addresses stops and entrances. Our county car crash page covers passenger-vehicle and multiple-driver issues.
Negligence suits generally have a two-year limit under Florida law. Have your deadline checked early.
A free consultation
Give us the paperwork. We can help trace the operation.
You can begin with incomplete records and a specific concern about care, income, or an insurer's request. The consultation is free, with no attorney fee unless compensation is recovered.
Miller & Jacobs
The partners behind the countywide investigation.
Partners Mark J. Miller and Rick S. Jacobs serve Broward County from Pompano Beach. Both have prosecution experience; Mark also worked in insurance defense. Ask how evidence review, experts, and updates would be handled in your particular matter.
Partner
Rick S. Jacobs
Rick served as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County before private practice. His biography explains his legal career and trial experience.
Our South Florida office is at 1600 S Federal Highway, Suite 1101, Pompano Beach, FL 33062. Call 954-465-8733 before visiting.
Before your next decision
Questions when the trucking operation is complicated
Can the truck's owner differ from the operating carrier?
Yes. Cab ownership, trailer ownership, and the operating business can be separate. We review the arrangements and conduct rather than assume the titled owner caused the crash.
Do federal trucking rules apply to every local delivery?
No. Applicability can depend on the vehicle, operation, and exemptions. We determine which rules and records are relevant before claiming a violation.
What if one insurer blames another company?
We assess the evidence behind each position and direct inquiries to the potentially responsible parties. Repeated referrals do not establish that your claim has no merit.
Does a high commercial policy limit mean I will receive that amount?
No. Limits are not a promised payment. Fault, supported losses, coverage terms, other claims, and collection issues may affect the result.
Can I bring a claim against a business outside Broward County?
Potentially. The business's role, jurisdiction, and facts determine the legal path. A company's address outside the county does not alone resolve responsibility for a Broward crash.
The report assigns me some fault. Should I stop pursuing it?
Have the facts reviewed. Applicable fault rules can reduce or bar recovery, but an initial allegation is not a complete assessment of the evidence.
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