Fort Lauderdale Trucks Must Carry a Minimum of $50,000 Liability Insurance

If you've ever been the victim of a truck accident in Fort Lauderdale, you know that juries are much less apt to forgive truck drivers for causing an accident. Due to their immense size and weight, semis have the potential to cause damage to many smaller vehicles at once-and that damage can easily be fatal.

 

 

This is why truck companies are required by federal law to carry liability insurance on all commercial vehicles. The amount varies, but the general rules are:

• Trucks between 26,000 and 35,000 pounds must have at least $50,000 of coverage in "combined bodily liability insurance and property damage liability."

• Trucks over 44,000 pounds must carry proof of Florida truck insurance of at least $300,000.

• Under Florida law, if a truck is driven on Florida roads for 180 days of the year or more, it must carry both federal and state-regulated insurance.

As experienced Fort Lauderdale semi accident lawyers, we know the penalties for not insuring a commercial vehicle is severe. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles can revoke a truck driver's license and registration for up to three years if they do not meet minimum insurance requirements.

 

If someone you love has been injured in a Florida truck accident, call Chalik & Chalik today at 888-539-5297 for a free consultation.