New Port Richey Truck Accident Attorneys
Relentless Advocacy for Victims of Semi-Truck and Commercial Vehicle Collisions
Truck accidents are among the most devastating collisions on Florida roads. When an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer collides with a passenger vehicle, the results are often catastrophic.
At Kemp Law, our New Port Richey truck accident attorneys have the skill, resources, and trial experience to take on powerful trucking companies, insurers, and corporate defense teams.
With over 20,000 cases handled and millions recovered for victims of motor vehicle crashes, our team has built a reputation for results.
Recent recoveries include:
- $2,300,040 – Motorcycle Accident: At-fault driver violated the client’s right-of-way, resulting in multiple surgeries.
- $1,150,000 – Multi-Vehicle Crash: Rear-end collision at a stoplight led to an eight-vehicle pileup; case successfully litigated and settled.
- $1,000,000 – Motor Vehicle Accident: Client suffered a brain injury; case resolved for full value despite disputed liability.
Call (727) 788-6792 for a FREE consultation. We are available 24/7 to review your case.
Why Victims Choose Kemp Law
- Insurance Defense Insight: Partner Kelly Cook’s background as a defense attorney gives us an edge in anticipating trucking company tactics.
- Trial-Ready Approach: Every case is built for litigation, ensuring insurers know we’re ready to go the distance.
- Proven Results: Millions recovered for victims of serious and catastrophic injuries.
- Full-Service Representation: From medical coordination to case management, we handle everything so you can focus on healing.
- Contingency-Based Fees: No upfront costs — you pay nothing unless we win.
Meet Our Partners
- Stacy A. Kemp – Founder & Managing Partner. Respected for her leadership and community impact, Stacy founded Kemp Law in 2008 and has guided its expansion across Florida and Georgia. Her approach blends compassionate advocacy with strategic litigation that drives results.
- Kelly Cook – Partner. A former insurance defense attorney, Kelly knows how major carriers and corporate defendants defend truck claims. Her experience ensures no detail is overlooked and no insurer’s tactic goes unanswered.
- Alyssa A. Ruge – Partner. A skilled appellate and civil litigator, Alyssa brings precision and legal depth to every case, safeguarding client verdicts through post-trial and appellate advocacy.
Why Truck Accident Cases Require Specialized Legal Experience
Trucking companies and their insurers respond to crashes within hours — often sending investigators and lawyers to the scene to limit exposure before victims even receive medical care. These cases demand fast, strategic action and a law firm with the infrastructure to match their speed.
Truck accident cases differ from typical car crashes because they often involve:
- Multiple layers of corporate and insurance coverage
- Federal compliance documentation and industry standards
- Complex forensic data like black-box downloads and GPS logs
- Coordinated corporate defense strategies across state lines
At Kemp Law, we deploy investigators, expert witnesses, and legal teams immediately to preserve evidence and protect your rights before the trucking company gains an advantage.
Types of Truck Accident Cases We Handle
Our firm represents victims injured in all types of truck and commercial vehicle crashes, including:
- 18-Wheeler and Semi-Truck Collisions
- Tanker Truck and Hazardous Cargo Accidents
- Delivery Truck and Box Truck Accidents (FedEx, UPS, Amazon)
- Garbage and Utility Truck Collisions
- Construction Vehicle and Dump Truck Accidents
- Jackknife, Underride, and Override Crashes
- Tire Blowouts, Brake Failures, and Equipment Malfunctions
- Fatigued or Distracted Driving Collisions
Each of these cases requires a nuanced understanding of state and federal trucking regulations, vehicle maintenance standards, and corporate safety policies — all areas in which our firm has extensive experience.
Understanding Liability in Truck Accident Claims
Determining liability in truck accident cases is far more complex than in ordinary car crashes. Multiple parties often share responsibility, including:
- Truck Drivers: For negligent actions such as speeding, distracted driving, fatigue, or substance use.
- Trucking Companies: For improper hiring, negligent training, or pressuring drivers to violate federal hours-of-service rules.
- Cargo Loaders and Shippers: When overloaded or unbalanced cargo contributes to a loss of control or rollover.
- Vehicle or Parts Manufacturers: If mechanical failures such as brake defects or tire blowouts cause or worsen the crash.
- Maintenance Contractors: For failing to inspect or repair vehicles properly.
Federal Trucking Regulations and Safety Standards
Commercial trucking is governed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which sets strict rules to prevent fatigue, mechanical failures, and unsafe operation. Common violations that lead to serious crashes include:
- Exceeding hours-of-service (HOS) limits
- Failing required vehicle inspections and maintenance
- Operating trucks with defective brakes, tires, or lights
- Poor driver qualification files or incomplete background checks
- Inadequate cargo securement or overloading
Our attorneys review electronic logs, maintenance records, and FMCSA filings to uncover violations that can prove fault and expose systemic negligence by trucking companies.
Compensation in Truck Accident Cases
Because of the sheer size and force of commercial vehicles, truck accident injuries are often catastrophic. Victims may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical bills, surgeries, and long-term care costs
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and emotional distress
- Property damage and vehicle loss
- Loss of consortium or wrongful death
Truck collisions frequently cause severe injuries like traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage, or multiple fractures. For families who lose loved ones, Florida’s Wrongful Death Act allows recovery for loss of support, companionship, and emotional pain and suffering.
At Kemp Law, our New Port Richey truck accident lawyers work tirelessly to help families level the playing field with powerful insurers looking to minimize payouts.
Our Process for Building a Truck Accident Case
- Immediate Investigation: We secure accident scene evidence, black-box data, and driver logs before they’re lost or altered.
- Expert Collaboration: Our team works with accident reconstructionists, mechanical engineers, and medical professionals to establish liability and damages.
- Strategic Negotiation: We engage insurers from a position of strength, backed by evidence and a readiness for trial.
- Litigation & Trial: If settlement offers fall short, our attorneys are fully prepared to take your case to court.
- Post-Trial Support: Should appeals or enforcement actions arise, our appellate team ensures your verdict is protected.
This methodical process has helped us recover millions for clients injured in trucking and commercial vehicle crashes.
Call for a FREE Consultation: (727) 788-6792
New Port Richey and the surrounding Gulf Coast region experience heavy commercial traffic on U.S. Route 19, State Road 54, and other key corridors connecting to Tampa and Central Florida. When trucking companies cut corners on safety or drivers push beyond their limits, catastrophic accidents happen on these same roads.
If you or a loved one were injured in a truck or commercial vehicle accident anywhere in Pasco County, turn to a team that knows how to take on the trucking industry.
Call (727) 788-6792 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.
