Orange County Truck Accident Lawyer | Commercial Litigatio

Orange County is more than a tourist destination; it is a massive logistics hub. With the convergence of the Florida’s Turnpike, I-4, and the Beachline (528), our roads are flooded with commercial freight. When a heavy commercial vehicle collides with a passenger car, the results are often catastrophic.

At Juan Burgos Law, we specialize in high-stakes litigation against corporate giants. Whether you were hit by a semi-truck on the 408, an Amazon delivery van in your neighborhood, or a rideshare vehicle on International Drive, these are not standard car accident cases. You are not just fighting a driver; you are fighting a corporation and their aggressive insurance adjusters.

Types of Commercial Cases We Handle in Orange County

We handle claims involving any vehicle owned by a corporation or used for business purposes. The liability laws here differ significantly from standard auto claims.

1. Tractor-Trailers & 18-Wheelers

The I-4 Ultimate corridor and the industrial zones along Orange Blossom Trail (US 441) are hotspots for semi-truck crashes. We hold these companies accountable for violations of FMCSA regulations, such as hours-of-service violations (fatigued driving) and overweight loads.

2. “Last Mile” Delivery Fleets (Amazon, FedEx, UPS)

With distribution centers scattered across Orlando and Ocoee, delivery vans are rushing through residential neighborhoods to meet quotas. These drivers are often undertrained and overworked. If an Amazon ProMaster or FedEx truck hit you, we pursue the corporate policy limits.

3. Rideshare Liability (Uber & Lyft)

While often driven by private individuals, an Uber or Lyft vehicle becomes a commercial vehicle the moment the app is on or a passenger is inside.

• The $1 Million Policy: If the driver was transporting a passenger or en route to pick one up, a $1,000,000 corporate insurance policy is triggered. We fight to access this coverage for your medical bills.

4. Construction & Work Trucks

Orange County is under constant construction. Dump trucks, cement mixers, and landscape trailers on Colonial Drive (SR 50) pose severe risks due to blind spots and falling debris.

Why Commercial Cases Are More Complex

You cannot treat a truck crash like a car crash. In Orange County, corporate defendants move fast to hide the truth.

• The “Black Box” (ECM): Commercial trucks record data like speed, braking, and engine RPM. We send Spoliation Letters immediately to prevent the company from erasing this data.
• Vicarious Liability: Under the doctrine of Respondeat Superior, we hold the employer responsible for the employee’s negligence.
• Multiple Defendants: We may sue the driver, the trucking company, the owner of the trailer, and the loading company simultaneously to maximize your compensation.

Local Industrial Hotspots

We investigate accidents occurring near Orange County’s major logistics hubs:

• The Florida Mall / Sand Lake Road Area: Heavy mixed traffic and freight.
• Orlando International Airport (OIA) Cargo Hubs: High volume of freight forwarders.
• Silver Star Road (Ocoee/Pine Hills): Distribution and warehouse district.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is liable if an Uber driver hits me?

It depends on the “Status” of the app. If the app was off, it’s the driver’s personal insurance. If the app was on (waiting for a ride), there is limited corporate coverage. If they had a passenger, the full $1 Million commercial policy applies. We analyze the digital logs to determine coverage.

Can I sue Amazon directly if their driver hit me?

It is difficult but possible. Amazon often uses “Delivery Service Partners” (DSPs) to shield themselves from liability. However, we investigate whether Amazon exerted control over the driver’s schedule or training to hold the parent company accountable.

Disclaimer: This page discusses commercial and fleet vehicle litigation. For personal car accidents, please refer to our Auto Accident page.