Truck Accidents

The traffic rules that apply to commercial drivers and the massive vehicles they operate are different than the traffic safety laws that apply to someone with a basic driver's license who is operating an average passenger vehicle. For example, commercial vehicles are...

All motor vehicle accidents present the chance of death or dismemberment. So, no accident is less risky than others, as various specific elements contribute to potential dangers and harm. Truck accidents could be the collisions many people fear the most. A truck’s...

An unforeseen and unexpected incident on the road could lead to life-changing injuries. Such occurrences might be more likely when a large truck crashes into a smaller vehicle. Persons hurt in a truck accident in Florida could suffer tremendous financial losses due to...

In Florida, the law requires commercial truck drivers to keep logs of their hours behind the wheel. This is done in an effort to prevent accidents caused by driver fatigue. Despite these regulations, truck driver fatigue continues to be a leading factor in accidents...

Driving an 18-wheeler can be a lonely job. Many truck drivers spend several hours a day by themselves in the cabs of their trucks. In previous decades, their only method of contact was through CB radios. They could go days without hearing from their families who could...

As Florida readers know, accidents with large trucks can have devastating consequences. It is in the interests of all drivers to be intentional about driving carefully around these larger, heavier vehicles. Even just a moment of distraction or one simple mistake from...