One Critically Injured After Crash Involving Semi-Truck on SR-436 in Altamonte Springs

A serious crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle left one person critically injured Wednesday morning in Altamonte Springs, according to police.

Authorities say the collision occurred on State Road 436 near State Road 434, a busy intersection known for heavy morning traffic. Police confirmed that two people from the passenger vehicle were transported to a local hospital — one in critical condition and the other with unspecified injuries.

The Altamonte Springs Police Department responded to the scene and temporarily closed multiple lanes as investigators and emergency crews worked to clear the wreckage. No additional details about the cause of the crash or the identities of those involved have been released.

Accidents involving large commercial trucks can cause devastating injuries due to the massive weight and size difference between tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles. Even at moderate speeds, the force of impact can lead to catastrophic outcomes such as:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Spinal cord damage and paralysis
• Multiple fractures and internal bleeding
• Severe burns or crush injuries

In many cases, victims of truck crashes require long-term medical care and rehabilitation — and may face permanent disability or loss of income.

Truck accidents are often complex and may involve multiple liable parties. In addition to the truck driver, other entities that could bear responsibility include:

• The trucking company, if it failed to properly train or supervise the driver
• Maintenance contractors, if the vehicle was improperly serviced
• Cargo loaders, if the truck was overloaded or unbalanced
• Parts manufacturers, if mechanical failure contributed to the crash

Under Florida Statute §316.1925, all drivers — including commercial operators — are required to operate vehicles in a careful and prudent manner to avoid endangering others. Violations of federal or state trucking safety regulations can also strengthen a personal injury or wrongful death claim.

Legal Options for Truck Accident Victims

Victims injured in truck crashes may pursue compensation for:

• Emergency and long-term medical treatment
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Property damage
• Emotional trauma and loss of quality of life

If the injuries prove fatal, family members may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim under the Florida Wrongful Death Act (§§768.16–768.26) to recover funeral expenses, lost income, and emotional damages.

At Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury and Wrongful Death Law Firm, we have extensive experience handling truck and commercial vehicle accident cases across Central and South Florida. Our attorneys work with accident reconstruction experts, trucking safety specialists, and medical professionals to build strong, evidence-based cases for our clients.

We purposefully keep a small caseload to ensure every client receives personalized attention, compassionate communication, and aggressive representation.

If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a semi-truck collision in Altamonte Springs or anywhere in Florida, the attorneys at Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury and Wrongful Death Law Firm are here to help.

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