Trucking Accidents

All auto wrecks can result in severe harm to a victim. This is especially true in cases involving a truck accident. It almost goes without saying that the typical passenger car is no match for an oncoming semi. Understanding the different types of injuries which can result from such an […]

Truck accidents and auto wrecks occur every day in the United States. Unfortunately, Florida has been shown to be more prone to experiencing truck accidents on our highways than other states. If you have been hit by a semi on one of these highways, then you may be entitled to […]

The process of filing a truck accident claim in the state of Florida differs from many other states. This is due to the fact that Florida is one of few “no fault injury” states which requires a victim to first submit a claim against their personal injury protection (PIP) insurance. […]

A victim’s passenger car is no match for an oncoming semi-truck. Accidents involving such trucks can often result in serious injury or even a wrongful death. There are several common causes of such accidents and understanding the liability for each is important to protecting your rights after an accident. We […]

The vast majority of traffic accidents are minor, with smaller amounts of damages and less serious injuries. However, every once in a while, there is an accident that garners national attention because of its size and/or severity. These accidents can involve hundreds of vehicles and cause multiple injuries and, in […]

When seeking financial compensation after a commercial truck accident, you need to be able to establish a legal basis for liability. In most cases, this legal basis is “negligence.” Under Florida law, negligent parties are liable for the consequences of their mistakes, and victims of negligence can recover full compensation […]

Cross-country and local trucking drives industry in this country. Flying is too expensive, and trains don’t start and stop exactly where and when you need them to. So, nearly every bite of food we take, every car we drive, every TV we watch, and every computer we use came to […]

Brain injuries are potentially the most severe type of injury you can experience after an accident with a large commercial truck. Serious brain injuries are commonly known as “Traumatic Brain Injuries,” or TBIs. Although neck and back injuries can also be quite painful and serious and may take days or […]

Large commercial trucks carry a wide variety of cargo, including construction materials, all manner of produce, and even motor vehicles. When one of these huge, 80,000 lb. vehicles is involved in an accident on the roadway, it may result in substantial consequences, particularly to the occupants of the passenger vehicle. […]

On June 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that new federal laws requiring automatic emergency braking systems in both large commercial trucks and buses are intended to be passed. Specifically, according to DOT’s announcement: “Safety is the Department’s North Star and making our roads safer for all […]