Tampa Truck Accident Lawyers

Representation for Victims of Semi-Truck and Commercial Vehicle Collisions

Truck accidents are not ordinary crashes. When a tractor-trailer or commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the consequences are often severe and the defense response is typically immediate and coordinated.

Kemp Law represents truck accident victims across Tampa and Hillsborough County. With 20,000+ cases handled and millions recovered, our team has the resources and litigation posture to take on trucking companies, commercial insurers, and corporate defense counsel.

Meet Our Partners

• Stacy A. Kemp — Founder & Managing Partner: Founded Kemp Law in 2008 with a focus on serious injury claims and results-driven litigation.
• Kelly Cook — Partner: Former insurance defense counsel with insight into how commercial carriers defend high-exposure cases.
• Alyssa A. Ruge — Partner: Appellate and complex civil litigation experience that strengthens outcomes when cases are challenged post-trial.

Together, our partners have helped victims across Tampa and beyond recover millions of dollars in compensation following serious truck and motor vehicle accidents. Some examples of our results include:

• $2,300,040 — Motorcycle Accident: Right-of-way violation; multiple surgeries; maximum policy limits recovered.
• $1,150,000 — Motor Vehicle Accident: Rear-ended at a stoplight and spun into oncoming traffic in an eight-vehicle crash; litigated and resolved.
• $1,000,000 — Motor Vehicle Accident: Despite disputed liability and a low percentage of fault attributed to a third vehicle, client who underwent brain surgery recovered $1,000,000.

Call (727) 788-6792 or contact us online for a FREE consultation. Our Tampa truck accident attorneys are available 24/7.

How Kemp Law Approaches Truck Accident Cases

Trucking cases are built on documentation, deadlines, and disciplined investigation. Our approach is designed to establish liability, preserve critical records, and present damages in a way that holds up under defense scrutiny.

• Structured investigation and evidence preservation: Trucking evidence can be lost, overwritten, or “routinely” destroyed. Early legal action helps protect key records.
• Insurance-defense insight: Partner Kelly Cook, a former insurance defense attorney, understands how carriers evaluate commercial claims and where they try to reduce exposure.
• Founder-led standards: Founded by Stacy A. Kemp, the firm was built for serious injury litigation with direct accountability and trial readiness.
• Partner-level leadership for complex claims: Serious cases receive strategic oversight from a leadership team built for complex civil litigation, including appellate capability when outcomes are challenged.
• Contingency representation: No upfront attorney’s fees and no fees unless we recover compensation.

Why Truck Accident Claims Are Different From Car Accident Claims

Truck accident cases often involve multiple entities, layered insurance coverage, and records governed by federal and company safety standards. Trucking companies and their insurers may move quickly to shape the narrative and limit exposure.

These claims commonly require:

• Identifying the correct corporate defendants and contractual relationships
• Securing safety and compliance records that are not part of ordinary crash investigations
• Evaluating multiple insurance policies and coverage positions
• Developing proof that addresses both driver conduct and company-level decisions

A trucking case is rarely decided by one fact. It is typically decided by the quality of the documentation and the ability to prove fault and damages with supporting evidence.

Evidence That Commonly Matters in Truck Accident Cases

Truck accident claims often depend on records that are specific to commercial transportation. Depending on the crash and the parties involved, key evidence may include:

• Driver logs and hours-of-service documentation
• Electronic data (such as event data recorders, telematics, or GPS information when available)
• Driver qualification files (training, certifications, driving history, drug/alcohol testing compliance when applicable)
• Inspection, maintenance, and repair records
• Dispatch records and delivery timelines (which may reveal unrealistic scheduling or pressure)
• Cargo and load securement documentation
• Company safety policies and prior compliance issues
• Post-crash communications and internal investigations

Preserving and analyzing these materials is often central to establishing fault and, in some cases, demonstrating systemic negligence.

Types of Truck Accident Cases We Handle

Kemp Law represents clients in serious truck and commercial vehicle collision claims, including:

• Tractor-trailer and semi-truck collisions
• Box trucks and delivery vehicles
• Dump trucks and construction vehicles
• Garbage and utility truck collisions
• Tanker trucks and hazardous cargo incidents
• Jackknife crashes
• Underride and override collisions
• Tire failures, brake failures, and other maintenance-related crashes
• Multi-vehicle pileups involving commercial trucks

Liability in a Tampa Truck Accident Case

“Liability” means legal responsibility. In truck accident cases, responsibility may extend beyond the driver.

Depending on the facts, liable parties may include:

• The truck driver (speeding, distraction, fatigue, impairment, unsafe lane changes, following too closely)
• The trucking company / motor carrier (hiring, training, supervision, scheduling pressure, safety policy failures)
• A separate truck owner or leasing company (when ownership and operation are split)
• Maintenance providers (inspection failures, improper repairs, missed safety issues)
• Shippers and cargo loaders (overloading, improper securement, unbalanced loads)
• Manufacturers (when defects contribute to the crash or worsen outcomes)

Commercial trucking is also shaped by federal safety expectations and industry standards. Establishing liability often requires connecting those standards to what the company or driver did, or failed to do, before the crash.

Insurance Coverage and Commercial Claim Dynamics

Truck accident claims can involve multiple layers of insurance and coverage positions. That matters because serious injuries can exceed minimum limits quickly.

A complete evaluation often includes:

• Which policies apply (driver, carrier, owner, broker/shipping entities where relevant)
• Whether commercial coverage or additional insured arrangements are involved
• Whether multiple defendants create additional recovery paths
• Whether coverage disputes are being used as leverage to delay or reduce payment

Coverage analysis helps define realistic recovery pathways and informs litigation strategy.

What Compensation Can Include

Every case is unique, but truck accident claims may seek compensation for:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Rehabilitation, therapy, and long-term care needs
• Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
• Costs tied to long-term limitations or disability
• Pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life (when legally available)
• Out-of-pocket costs tied to recovery
• Wrongful death damages when a truck collision is fatal

Serious cases often require documentation of future needs and long-term functional impact, not only current bills.

How the Truck Accident Claim Process Works

A serious truck accident claim typically follows a structured progression:

1. Case evaluation and coverage analysis. We assess liability, injury severity, causation issues, and the insurance policies that may apply.
2. Investigation and evidence development. We move quickly to preserve trucking records, identify the proper defendants, and develop proof supporting fault.
3. Damages documentation. We document the full impact of the injuries, including future care needs and work limitations when applicable.
4. Demand and negotiation. Insurers are approached with a complete, defensible claim file designed to support fair valuation.
5. Litigation when necessary. If the defense refuses to offer reasonable compensation, litigation may be required to pursue an outcome consistent with the evidence and the harm involved.

Deadlines for Filing a Tampa Truck Accident Claim

Florida has strict deadlines for negligence-based claims, and many truck accident lawsuits are subject to a two-year limitations period. Missing the deadline can bar recovery. A consultation can confirm the deadline that applies to your situation and whether any exceptions may apply.

Call for a FREE Consultation: (727) 788-6792

If you were injured in a Tampa truck accident, Kemp Law can help. Our award-winning attorneys are available 24/7 to discuss your case and legal options.

Call (727) 788-6792 or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.