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Jackknife Truck Accidents
Being in an accident with a large truck is one of the scariest experiences a motorist can have. Over 4,000 people die in accidents with large trucks every year. Truck accidents in Florida are always serious,... Continue reading → -
Can the Truck Driver Shortage Affect Safety?
According to the American Trucking Association, trucking companies are facing a shortage of approximately 60,000 drivers, a number which could go up to 100,000 over the next few years. The driver shortage has been attributed... Continue reading → -
Sleep Apnea and Truck Accidents: Should Companies Screen Drivers?
University of Pennsylvania researchers found in a study sponsored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) that 28% of truck drivers have some form of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can lead to drowsiness and fatigue... Continue reading → -
Underride Collisions
Underride collisions are one of the deadliest types of Florida truck accidents. An underride collision occurs when a smaller vehicle slides under a large tractor-trailer. These accidents are frequently fatal because the bottom of the... Continue reading → -
Truck Accidents and Hazardous Materials
Thousands of trucks containing hazardous materials are on the road in Florida on any given day. Depending on the type of hazardous materials being carried, collisions with these trucks can lead to explosions, fires, and... Continue reading → -
Truck Safety Features May Prevent Accidents
Large commercial trucks are an important part of our economy, but they are also the source of destructive and deadly accidents. In 2016, 4,564 people were killed in crashes involving large trucks or buses. Florida... Continue reading → -
Black Box Data in Truck Accidents
Every year there are thousands of people killed in accidents with large commercial trucks. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), 3,986 people died in large truck crashes in the year 2016 alone.... Continue reading → -
Finding a Trucking Company Liable for an Accident
When you are seriously injured in an accident with a commercial truck, the issue of who is at fault can be more complex than in a typical auto accident. There are multiple parties involved, including... Continue reading → -
Truck Maintenance Violations
When you hear about a truck accident in Florida, you may think that the accident was caused by driver error. However, it is just as likely that a truck accident was the result of a... Continue reading → -
Driver Fatigue and Truck Accidents
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), driver fatigue is a major cause of truck accidents. Driver fatigue can lead to drivers falling asleep at the wheel or taking unnecessary risks while they... Continue reading → -
Truck Accidents – The Catastrophic effects
A tractor trailer owned by ABC Fine Wine and Spirits carrying 30,000 pounds of alcoholic beverages turned over on the bridge above the Alafia River on Interstate 75 pushing a BMW off the interstate between the northbound... Continue reading → -
The Real Reasons Commercial Truck Accidents are So Dangerous
If you’ve been in a car accident, you know how terrifying and devastating they can be. Often, victims are badly injured, and their vehicles are severely damaged or totaled beyond repair. The repercussions can go... Continue reading → -
Understanding Truck Owner Liability: Who is at Fault in a Truck Accident?
Truck crashes can be some of the most devastating and catastrophic accidents a person can endure. Whether you were hit by a relatively small pickup truck, or monstrous eighteen-wheeler, you were completely outmatched if you... Continue reading → -
Recent Truck Accident Statistics Reveal Fatal Accidents Are on the Rise
According to a recent study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there has been a recent rise in both injuries and fatalities in crashes involving large trucks. In 2012, injuries caused by crashes involving... Continue reading → -
How Often Do Truck Drivers Cause Florida Truck Accidents?
When many drivers think about the leading causes of truck accidents, factors like truck driver fatigue and driver inexperience are likely to come to mind. However, recent research has shown that truck drivers may be... Continue reading →