Blind Spot Accidents in Florida
Average Settlement: $350,000 – $1,300,000 | Statute of Limitations: 2 years from the date of the accident (reduced from 4 years in 2023)
Blind Spot Accidents Overview
Commercial trucks have four large blind spots, known as 'No-Zones,' where the truck driver cannot see other vehicles. These blind spots extend along both sides of the truck, directly behind the trailer, and in front of the cab. When a truck driver changes lanes, merges, or turns without detecting a vehicle in a blind spot, devastating collisions can occur. While all drivers should avoid lingering in a truck's blind spots, truck drivers have a legal duty to check their mirrors and blind spots before making maneuvers.
Florida Truck Accident Laws
Statute of Limitations
2 years from the date of the accident (reduced from 4 years in 2023)
Fault Rules
Modified comparative fault (51% bar) — you cannot recover if you are 51% or more at fault (changed from pure comparative in 2023)
Average Attorney Fee
33-40% contingency
Average Settlement Range
$550,000 – $1,800,000
Common Injuries in Blind Spot Accidents
- •Side-impact collision injuries
- •Broken ribs and pelvis
- •Traumatic brain injuries
- •Spinal injuries
- •Internal bleeding
- •Limb fractures and amputations
Key Facts About Blind Spot Accidents in Florida
- ✓A truck's blind spots can extend up to 20 feet in front and 30 feet behind
- ✓The right-side blind spot is the largest and most dangerous
- ✓Blind spot monitoring technology is not yet required on commercial trucks
- ✓Lane change and merge accidents are the most common blind spot collisions
- ✓Truck companies can be liable for failing to equip trucks with modern safety technology
- ✓Florida recently shortened its statute of limitations to 2 years
- ✓Florida changed to modified comparative fault in 2023, making fault assessment more critical
- ✓Florida has among the highest truck accident fatality rates in the nation
- ✓Port traffic from Jacksonville, Tampa, and Miami generates heavy truck volumes
Common Truck Accident Causes in Florida
- →I-95 and I-75 long-haul crashes
- →Turnpike high-speed collisions
- →Port of Jacksonville freight traffic
- →Tourist-area delivery truck accidents
Injured in a Blind Spot Accident in Florida?
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This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed personal injury attorney in Florida for advice about your specific situation.