Truck Accidents
Steps Truckers Should Take To Pull Over Safely
While trucks are essential to society, they also pose inherent dangers. Trucks are large, heavy, and difficult to maneuver. Even a small error is enough to cause an accident that results in severe injuries or even death. One of the most critical skills for truckers is pulling over safely. Even the slightest mistake when… Read More »
Understanding the Litigation Process for Florida Truck Accident Cases
A truck accident can be quite devastating. Dealing with the aftermath of a truck accident can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, truck accidents are quite common in the U.S. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), in 2022, more than 120,000 large trucks were involved in accidents resulting in injuries, and over 5,900 people died in… Read More »
How Can Poor Truck Maintenance Cause Accidents?
Truck accidents are quite common in Florida. Tens of thousands of truck accidents occur on Florida roads every year. Truck accidents can happen for various reasons, such as poor roads and harsh weather conditions. However, most truck accidents happen for reasons that can be prevented, or in other words, due to negligence. One of the… Read More »
Who Is at Fault for a Jackknife Truck Accident?
Jackknife accidents are among the most dangerous and devastating of all accidents. Often, the injuries sustained in jackknife accidents are severe. At times, jackknife accidents result in death. Several factors can contribute to the occurrence of jackknife accidents. However, often, these accidents are caused by negligence. If you suffered injuries or lost a loved… Read More »
Truck Accidents Caused by Lack of Driver Training
Truck drivers are quite crucial in society. These professionals are responsible for transporting goods across vast distances, connecting manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and consumers. Truck drivers meet the daily needs of countless people. Because the operation of commercial vehicles presents a unique set of challenges, training is crucial for truck drivers. For instance, commercial trucks… Read More »
Top 5 Ways Truck Drivers Cause Accidents
Truck accidents are still a significant problem in the United States of America. It is estimated that in 2021 alone, there were more than 500,000 large truck accidents across the U.S. Unfortunately, when a truck accident occurs, it can result in severe injuries and even death. While some truck accidents occur because of no… Read More »
Will My Florida Truck Accident Case Go to Trial?
Being involved in a truck accident can be devastating, and the aftermath stressful. If you have suffered injuries in a Florida truck accident, you may be dealing with medical expenses, lost wages, repair costs, pain and suffering, and more. Fortunately, Florida law allows you to file a truck accident claim and recover compensation if… Read More »
Understanding Truck Collisions
Bay News 9 has reported that a semi-truck accident recently caused traffic on I-275 to shut down in both directions. According to authorities, a semi-truck and car collided which caused fiery debris to drift across lanes on both sides of the interstate. The driver of the car was trapped inside but was also reportedly… Read More »
The Causes of Dump Truck Accidents
The Orlando Sentinel recently reported that one person is dead and two other people were seriously injured in an accident along SR-50 in Lake County that involved three vehicles, including a dump truck. The crash reportedly occurred when the dump truck, which was traveling east, crashed into a car from behind and pushed it… Read More »
What You Should Do When a Collision With a Tractor Trailer Leads to Big Consequences
Although all car accidents are unpleasant, a collision with a tractor trailer can be especially scary. After all, tractor trailers – also known as 18-wheelers, semi-trucks, and big rigs – tower over most of us as we are driving beside them. And statistics indicate that the size of these vehicle carries a very real… Read More »
