Florida Man Escapes Custody, Steals Truck

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...

Tractor trailed “jackknifing” incidents often make the news and when other vehicles are involved, can prove to be fatal. The term jackknifing refers to when the cab of a semi-truck and its trailer get out of sync and form an “L” or a “V” shape. The shape resembles a knife whose blade folds into the...

A semi-truck driver seriously injured two people from Safety Harbor after he made an insanely dangerous U-turn on I-275, according to a Tampa Bay Reporter. Two people riding in a van were injured while traveling southbound on I-275. A northbound semi-truck made an illegal U-turn, intercepting the van while crossing the median to go south...

WKRG CBS Channel 5 News and WEAR ABC Channel 3 TV News reported recently that a man was killed in a tragic accident involving a dump truck on the north side of the Pensacola Bay Bridge on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.   According to a press release issued by officials with the Pensacola Police Department, the...

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...

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...

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...

When people work from home, or even at an office, they can shut their eyes when they are feeling tired; however, truck drivers do not have this same luxury. When a trucker closes his eyes at work, even for a little bit, he can cause a serious South Florida truck accident due to the sheer...

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...

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...

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...

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...