Category: Truck Accident
There are specific regulations in place, set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), that govern the trucking industry. If a trucking company or truck driver happens to violate one of the regulations in place and an accident results from it, then your truck accident lawyer may be able to leverage this violation to…
Even with advanced technology — such as blind spot warning systems — you’re still at risk of a blind spot accident. It doesn’t matter if you’re driving on a city street or an interstate, you won’t be the only person on the road. And for that reason, the risk of a blind spot accident is…
When it comes to traffic accidents and concerns, some of the biggest menaces on Florida roadways are commercial trucks. Semis, big rigs, tractor trailers, and other variants of large commercial vehicles make driving risky and stressful for the average driver. With the highways and roads in Florida full of commercial trucks, it’s really only a…
You may think that all accidents are the same, but the outcomes can be different with semi-trucks. A crash involving a sedan, a pickup truck, or an SUV often only results in mild injuries and minor damage. However, if a semi hits you, the size of the vehicle can cause major damage and increase your…
A 15-year-old boy was killed after he fell out of the back of a pickup truck on the Clyde B. Wells bridge in Florida. The young Alabama teen was riding in the bed of the truck traveling southbound on U.S. 331 when he fell out onto the road and was hit by another vehicle. This tragic…
A year ago, Electronic Logging Devices became federally mandated in every commercial trucking vehicle. Unlike paper logs, these electronic devices keep perfect track of how long truck drivers operate behind the wheel. This prevents unscrupulous trucking companies and drivers from altering the written log books and violating federal law. Currently, the law mandates that drivers are only…
Trucking accidents in the United States cause over 5,000 deaths annually, and an additional 100,000 injuries. The blame for these accidents can be spread between numerous parties, including: The truck driver The trucking company The shipping company The truck manufacturer The truck maintenance company Passenger vehicle drivers Due to the complexities of these types of…