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Interstate 95 Northbound Was Closed Due to an Oil Spill From a Truck Accident

The drivers of big-rig trucks or tractor-trailers possess a commercial driver’s license, and they attend specialized driving schools to learn the skills necessary to drive such massive vehicles safely. That said, accidents do occur, and accidents involving tractor-trailers can be some of the deadliest. According to 2017 data, there were 4,889 large trucks and buses...

Medical Emergency Blamed For Causing 2019 Crash That Killed Five Children

The National Traffic Safety Board performed an investigation of a crash in 2019 that killed five children from Marksville. They’ve released their report and claim that the responsible driver had a medical emergency. KATC reports. The children were in a church van heading to Disney World when the crash happened near Gainesville. A tractor trailer...

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...

Woman Killed In Blount Island Accident

The Florida Times Union – Jacksonville.com reported recently that a woman was killed Thursday at the Blount Island terminals of the Jacksonville Port Authority after she was struck by a truck moving freight containers. According to officials with the Jacksonville Port Authority, the incident took place on Thursday, January 28, 2021 between 1:55 p.m. and...

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Some truck drivers are legal, doing everything they can to drive safely and avoid Florida truck accidents. Call a Lawyer if You Have Been Injured by a Truck Driver with a Fraudulent Commercial License

Some truck drivers are legal, doing everything they can to drive safely and avoid Florida truck accidents. Other drivers, however, fraudulently obtain their commercial license, getting behind the wheel without proper training or understanding of the law. These illegal drivers, put into work by unscrupulous trucking companies, pose a much greater risk of causing a...

Semi-trucks are responsible for transporting necessary goods across the country. Truck Accident Statistics in the U.S.

Semi-trucks are responsible for transporting necessary goods across the country. Without these trucks, many of us wouldn’t have access to the food, gasoline, and other products that we use each and every day. Unfortunately, however, while these large trucks provide benefits to all, they also pose a danger to others traveling nearby on the roads....

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...

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...

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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...

What Is a Truck Override Accident? What Is a Truck Override Accident?

A truck override accident is when a truck totally or partially rides over another vehicle. This may happen because a truck cannot stop in time, and a truck is tall enough to carry its momentum on top of the vehicle in front. Truck override accidents are often the truck driver’s fault. If you or a...

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...