Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Trailer Hitch Accidents
Trailer hitch accidents occur when a vehicle’s hitch system malfunctions, causing the trailer to detach and resulting in a collision with other vehicles. These kinds of accidents occur a lot more often than most people realize and pose a very real risk to other road users. For instance, the weight and size of trailers… Read More »
Types of Truck Accidents
While commercial vehicles play a key role in transporting goods across the country, they are also dangerous, posing a lot of risks to other road users. Truck accidents fall under a variety of categories, some of which are unique to commercial vehicles. Read on to learn more about the different types of truck accidents… Read More »
Florida’s Truck Lane Restrictions
There are more commercial vehicles on the road than ever before, which has led to worse traffic and an increase in truck accidents. In fact, many states, including Florida have placed lane restrictions on commercial vehicles to help avoid these problems. These truck lanes seek to reduce the number of lane changes attempted without… Read More »
What are FMCSA Regulations and How Could They Affect My Truck Accident Claim?
The federal government relegates the commercial trucking industry closely, requiring regular vehicle inspections, mandating drug testing, and dictating licensing requirements. Drivers and companies that fail to abide by these rules not only put other motorists at risk, but can be held liable for their actions. What is the FMCSA? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety… Read More »
Defective Truck Parts Can Cause Accidents
When commercial vehicles, like semi-trucks, collide with smaller passenger cars, the results are almost always devastating. Unfortunately, many of these kinds of accidents could have been prevented if the truck driver or his or her employer had taken the proper precautions when it came to vehicle maintenance. Failing to inspect the brakes and tires… Read More »
The Different Types Of Commercial Driver’s Licenses
Driving a commercial vehicle requires a high level of skill and experience, which is why a driver must pass a skills and knowledge test before he or she can obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Violating traffic laws can affect a driver’s ability to maintain a CDL certification. Florida Requirements Before applying for a… Read More »
How Long Does It Take To Settle A Truck Accident Case?
A collision between two passenger vehicles can be a harrowing experience. A crash involving a massive commercial vehicle and a passenger car can, however, be both a terrifying and potentially catastrophic experience. If the driver of the smaller car wasn’t at fault, then he or she could be entitled to compensation from the trucking… Read More »
Unladen Trucks Are Still Dangerous
Most people know the dangers of fully loaded semi-trucks, which can weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds. Furthermore, the cargo these trucks carry is often dangerous, which is only one of the reasons why trucking accidents tend to be so devastating. It surprises many drivers, however, to learn that an empty, or unladen truck can… Read More »
How Data From A Semi-Truck’s Black Box Could Affect Your Claim
Most commercial vehicles are equipped with Event Data Recorders (EDRs), which are more commonly known as black boxes. These devices are integrated with a vehicle’s engine components and are designed to record a stream of data regarding the truck’s operations. This data can provide information that is crucial to determining the cause of a… Read More »
The Dangers Of Truck Driver Fatigue
Fatigue can impair a driver’s performance and ability to operate a vehicle safely, depleting attention spans, slowing reaction time, and causing poor decision making. While always risky, this can be especially dangerous for truck drivers, who need special training and skill to drive commercial vehicles. If you believe that a truck driver’s fatigue contributed… Read More »
