The Villages News reported recently that a single-car motor vehicle accident occurred in Summerfield involving a commercial dump truck on Saturday, January 16, blocking traffic in the area for several hours along the busy U.S. Highway 441 corridor. According to local law enforcement officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident took place on Saturday,...
The drivers of big-rig trucks or tractor-trailers possess a commercial driver’s license, and they attend specialized driving schools to learn the skills necessary to drive such massive vehicles safely. That said, accidents do occur, and accidents involving tractor-trailers can be some of the deadliest. According to 2017 data, there were 4,889 large trucks and buses...
Tractor trailed “jackknifing” incidents often make the news and when other vehicles are involved, can prove to be fatal. The term jackknifing refers to when the cab of a semi-truck and its trailer get out of sync and form an “L” or a “V” shape. The shape resembles a knife whose blade folds into the...
10 Daily reports that video footage has been obtained showing the moment a tractor-trailed plowed into a church van killing seven people in Gainesville, Florida. The footage is a key piece of evidence in the investigation being conducted by the NTSB. The agency is attempting to determine the probable cause of the crash. When the...
When people work from home, or even at an office, they can shut their eyes when they are feeling tired; however, truck drivers do not have this same luxury. When a trucker closes his eyes at work, even for a little bit, he can cause a serious South Florida truck accident due to the sheer...
Aggressive driving plays a role in about one-third of all auto accidents each year in the U.S. That means aggressive driving is at least a factor in nearly 1,000 deaths and 150,000 injuries each year. Aggressive driving on the part of truck drivers, which involves negligent actions that put others in danger, can cause many...
After surviving a truck crash in Florida, you may think the worst is over. You’ve been injured and the pain is intense, but there’s no way you’re going to have to pay for your injuries… right? Believe it or not, there have been cases where victims of truck accidents had to pay for their injuries...
Many of us have taken long road trips, either moving to another state or just for the pure fun of exploring different places. Either way, we know that driving long periods of time can make a driver have tunnel vision and feel exhausted at the wheel. We may turn to drinking coffee, rolling down the...
Although not many truck accident statistics specific to Fort Lauderdale are available, we know truck accidents are often immensely dangerous. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) data shows that for one specific year, large trucks and buses accounted for 13.2% of fatal accidents in the United States. Trucks are a staple of Fort Lauderdale, as they...
Commercial motor vehicles are large and often top-heavy, which can increase the likelihood of a rollover. Some of the top causes of truck rollover accidents include driver error, cargo problems, and mechanical issues. Continue reading to learn more about rollover collisions and how Fort Lauderdale truck accident lawyer with our law firm can help you pursue...
Florida is among the top three states with the most serious truck accidents, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). According to its report, 373 truck accident victims lost their lives in Florida in 2021, and only Texas and California saw more fatal truck accidents that year. If you or a loved one was in...
Multiple Truck Accidents Happen Everyday There are semi trucks everywhere on the roads in Fort Lauderdale. Because of their large size and blind spots, it is not uncommon for trucks to be involved in traffic accidents in Fort Lauderdale. While circumstances surrounding each truck accident are unique, below is a list of the common types...