Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Safety Standards for Commercial Trucks
A fast-moving piece of metal filled with gasoline or batteries is a recipe for trouble, and yet that is what automobiles are. Yes, cars are safe as long as they do not crash, and although safety features such as seatbelts and airbags have reduced the risk of death or catastrophic injury in car accidents,… Read More »
Secondary Truck Accidents
While any type of vehicle collision should be taken seriously, truck accidents are notorious for being particularly dangerous. This is partly due to the fact that these kinds of accidents often involve more than one collision. Unfortunately, these secondary collisions can end up being as severe as the primary crashes, involving multiple vehicles and… Read More »
The Dangers Posed by Overloaded Commercial Trucks
Truck drivers, more than any other road users, have a responsibility to use as much care as possible when sharing the road, simply because their vehicles pose such a risk of injury in the event of a crash. This responsibility encompasses not only the utilization of safe driving habits, however, but also proper cargo… Read More »
The Importance of Reporting Erratic Truck Driving
Reckless driving is always dangerous, regardless of the type or size of the vehicle. Erratic driving, however, is especially perilous for truck drivers simply due to the size of commercial trucks, which can weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds. Unfortunately, many truck accidents happen so fast that it just isn’t possible to report the driver’s… Read More »
Shared Liability for Your Florida Truck Accident
While it may seem like there aren’t any major differences between motor vehicle accidents, the reality is that everything from the kinds of injuries a person sustains to how a victim goes about pursuing compensation can vary depending on the type of accident in question. Collisions involving commercial vehicles, for instance, are vastly different… Read More »
Truck Accident Reconstruction Could Play a Pivotal Role in the Outcome of Your Case
Collisions between passenger vehicles and commercial trucks are different from other types of crashes, simply in the amount of damage that they cause. Often 20 to 30 times larger and heavier than passenger vehicles, commercial trucks cause devastating vehicle damage and catastrophic injuries in collisions with smaller cars. Fortunately, accident victims can often recover… Read More »
What Happens When Trucking Companies Violate Federal Rules
In the U.S., the commercial trucking industry is regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), an agency within the Department of Transportation. This agency’s oversight encompasses a wide range of topics, including safety standards, driver qualifications, vehicle inspections and maintenance, and hours of service. All of these rules were put in place… Read More »
The Most Dangerous Roads for Florida Truck Drivers
Operating a commercial vehicle is always dangerous, as these trucks vastly outweigh other passenger cars, are much more difficult to maneuver, and are often tasked with carrying hazardous cargo. Driving a big rig, however, can become even more dangerous depending on the roads. Unfortunately, Florida roads are notorious for being unreliable, with outdated infrastructure,… Read More »
The Role of Proper Vehicle Maintenance in Preventing Truck Accidents
Proper vehicle maintenance can go a long way towards preventing any type of vehicle accident. Careful inspections, maintenance efforts, and repairs are, however, particularly important for commercial vehicles, which simply experience a lot more wear and tear than the average passenger vehicle. Unfortunately, not all trucking companies use the care they should in inspecting,… Read More »
What Qualifies as a Commercial Vehicle?
Accidents involving commercial vehicles present unique challenges to victims who are attempting to seek compensation for their losses. For instance, the trucking industry isn’t only regulated by state traffic laws, but by specific federal rules that apply only to commercial vehicles and their drivers. Read on to learn more about how a truck’s status… Read More »
