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...
Most of us have had an instance where we’ve been driving along an interstate and realized that our exit was coming up sooner than we thought, forcing us to merge across several lanes of traffic. In traffic jams, we’ve seen drivers try and get over right as their exit comes up. In order to ensure...
In most accidents, the issue of liability is typically a clear matter. Usually, the driver found to be at fault holds liability for property damage and injuries. One exception to this is when the accident involves a tractor-trailer. Because of the size of these vehicles and their weight, many of these vehicles cause catastrophic injury...
The Jackson County Floridian reported recently that a motor vehicle accident along Florida State Route 20 in Calhoun County killed a man from Ponce de Leon, Florida on the afternoon of Tuesday, May 5, 2021. According to a press release issued by officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred between 12:30 p.m. and...
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...
Safe Driving Tips for Sharing the Road with Tractor-Trailer Trucks
The United States interstate system allows for trucking companies to haul cargo from coast to coast, keeping our economy running and delivering many of the products we take for granted every day. Along with the benefit of large trucks, there is also an inherent danger. If you drive on the roads of Florida, you will...
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....
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...
Can You Sue Someone Personally After a Truck Accident?
You can sue someone personally after a truck accident, but this is just one of several options to consider. To understand your options for seeking the money you deserve (and which option may be best for you), consider hiring a Fort Lauderdale truck accident lawyer from our team. We can take legal action on your...
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...
What Are Some Common Types Of Truck Accidents In Florida?
Multiple Truck Accidents Happen Everyday There are semi trucks everywhere on the roads in Fort Lauderdale. Because of their large size and blind spots, it is not uncommon for trucks to be involved in traffic accidents in Fort Lauderdale. While circumstances surrounding each truck accident are unique, below is a list of the common types...
The Dangers of Truck Underride Accidents
Underride truck accidents occur when a smaller car becomes lodged beneath a tractor-trailer, semi-truck, or large commercial motor vehicle. Truck underride accidents are dangerous because they can cause severe injuries to passenger vehicle occupants. Rear and side underride guards can prevent this type of collision, but mandating these safety features has been met with resistance....