Concerns about truck accidents rank high among the worries of many commuters. A truck could cause enormous harm if it hits a smaller vehicle, so truck drivers must follow traffic laws. However, not every truck accident on Florida streets or highways involves moving...
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Truck accidents and tire blowouts
Truck accidents happen for various reasons, and moving violations are not the only ones. Sometimes, maintenance issues contribute to crashes on Florida roads and highways. Tire blowouts might be among the most frightening incidents involving a tractor-trailer. Yes,...
Identifying and avoiding a distracted truck driver
Motor vehicle collisions can lead to serious injuries to drivers, passengers and pedestrians alike. When one of the vehicles involved is a truck, however, it can lead to catastrophic injuries and devastating property damage. Unfortunately, when a distracted driver is...
Trucks contribute to work zone crashes
Some of the worst accidents in Florida occur in construction zones where trucks are moving in and out of the traffic lanes with minimal protection from flag personnel and caution signs. Not only can work trucks be a hazard under certain circumstances, semis driving...
Should you worry about a trucker’s smoking habit?
Gone are the days when Floridians could smoke virtually anywhere. After the passage of the state's Clean Indoor Air Act, most smoking in public and private businesses is illegal. Still, there are few restrictions to prevent drivers from smoking inside their vehicles....
How to avoid the dangers of truck jackknifes
It's not uncommon to see people driving commercial vehicles in Florida. While these large vehicles can transport lots of items, they're also prone to jackknifing. A jackknife is a term used when a truck's cab and trailer fold in on each other, usually in a V- or...
A truck’s black box may help your injury claim
Even though most professional truckdrivers receive considerable training, truck accidents happen at an almost alarming rate in the U.S. In fact, according to statistics from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, police responded to 499,000 accidents...
Drowsiness a contributor to many truck accidents
You probably know that in Florida, to have a blood alcohol concentration of .08 is to be legally drunk. What you may not know is that to be awake for 24 straight hours will make you act like someone with a .10 BAC. Drowsy driving, then, can be just as dangerous as...
Multiple parties could share liability for a truck-car crash
If you sustain severe injuries in a truck-car crash, you know first-hand how such an event can change your life. What you might not realize is that multiple parties could share liability for the crash and therefore responsibility for the compensation owed to you as...
Automotive Tech May Prevent Catastrophic Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks are a constant presence on U.S. roadways, crisscrossing the country as they deliver goods from coast to coast. Driving around these vehicles can worry even the most anxious driver, and with good reason. Commercial trucks are among the more dangerous...