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Two Killed In Walton Wreck

When a smaller vehicle gets into an accident with a tractor-trailer, the smaller vehicle comes out worse for wear. The mass of commercial vehicles makes them hit much stronger than a normal car crash. The results are often fatal. MyPanhandle.com reported recently that a two-car motor vehicle accident occurred in Walton County, Florida on the...

Truck Accidents Are on the Rise

Determining the liability in an accident involving a large truck can be a difficult and confusing matter. Some drivers are contractors themselves and thus solely liable in an accident. No matter the liability, only one thing remains constant: accidents involving large trucks like 18-wheelers often result in serious injury or even death. Knowing who is...

Truck Catches Fire On Turnpike

WTVX West Palm The CW Channel 34 News reported recently that a motor vehicle accident in Fort Pierce led to a truck catching fire on the Florida Turnpike early on Wednesday evening.  According to officials with the St. Lucie County Fire District, the incident happened between 5:20 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. near mile marker 151...

Truck Incident Backs Up Summerfield Traffic

The Villages News reported recently that a single-car motor vehicle accident occurred in Summerfield involving a commercial dump truck on Saturday, January 16, blocking traffic in the area for several hours along the busy U.S. Highway 441 corridor. According to local law enforcement officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident took place on Saturday,...

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After surviving a truck crash in Florida, you may think the worst is over. How Can Truckers NOT Be Insured? Insurance Rules in Florida Truck Crashes

After surviving a truck crash in Florida, you may think the worst is over. You’ve been injured and the pain is intense, but there’s no way you’re going to have to pay for your injuries… right? Believe it or not, there have been cases where victims of truck accidents had to pay for their injuries...

When the term “truck accident” is used, the image that comes to mind most often is one of a tractor trailer colliding with a passenger vehicle on the highway. Beware of Garbage Trucks on Florida Roads

Accidents involving garbage trucks can cause injuries to other motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, children, and even garbage truck workers themselves. When the term “truck accident” is used, the image that comes to mind most often is one of a tractor-trailer colliding with a passenger vehicle on the highway. However, there are other types of truck accidents...

The trucking industry brings great benefit to our society. The Four Leading Causes of Truck Crashes in Florida

The trucking industry brings great benefit to our society. Much of America’s food and valuable goods travel across the country on trucks, and Floridians are able to export their agricultural goods and import many things that make our lives better every day.  However, having large trucks drive on South Florida’s roadways, such as I-95 and...

Aggressive driving plays a role in about one third of all auto accidents each year in the U.S. Tips to Help Avoid Florida Aggressive Driving Truck Crashes

Aggressive driving plays a role in about one-third of all auto accidents each year in the U.S. That means aggressive driving is at least a factor in nearly 1,000 deaths and 150,000 injuries each year. Aggressive driving on the part of truck drivers, which involves negligent actions that put others in danger, can cause many...

Truck Accidents FAQ:
Florida Among States With the Most Truck Accidents Florida Among States With the Most Truck Accidents

Florida is among the top three states with the most serious truck accidents, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). According to its report, 373 truck accident victims lost their lives in Florida in 2021, and only Texas and California saw more fatal truck accidents that year. If you or a loved one was in...

Fort Lauderdale Truck Accident Statistics Fort Lauderdale Truck Accident Statistics

Although not many truck accident statistics specific to Fort Lauderdale are available, we know truck accidents are often immensely dangerous. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) data shows that for one specific year, large trucks and buses accounted for 13.2% of fatal accidents in the United States. Trucks are a staple of Fort Lauderdale, as they...

do-you-sue-the-trucking-company-or-driver-after-a-truck-wreck Do You Sue the Trucking Company or Driver After a Truck Wreck?

You can sue the trucking company or a truck driver after a truck wreck, as liability varies on a case-by-case basis. The cause of your accident and other case-related factors will determine the negligent party financially responsible for your damages. It is not always apparent who is liable for a truck accident. Even if you...

What If an Insurance Company Denies My Truck Accident Claim What If an Insurance Company Denies My Truck Accident Claim?

When an insurance claim has been denied, you can appeal the decision. The process begins with receiving a denial letter from the insurance company. In this letter, the steps for filing an appeal should be within the letter, with the name of the claims adjuster or point of contact. First, notify the insurer of your...