Despite regulatory requirements for rear impact guards on trailers and semi-trailer trucks, underride accidents continue to occur with alarming frequency. These catastrophic collisions happen when smaller vehicles slide beneath a larger truck, often resulting in...
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Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Does distracted driving affect liability in commercial accidents?
Distracted driving is a major factor in many commercial vehicle accidents in Florida. When commercial drivers get distracted, they put themselves, other drivers, and pedestrians at risk. Understanding how distracted driving affects liability helps determine...
Commercial drivers and supply chain disruptions in Florida
Supply chain disruptions can have significant effects on many industries. These issues can especially impact commercial drivers, and it is important for all truck drivers to understand the potential impact supply disruptions can have on them. Driver fatigue and supply...
When can a trucking company be liable for truck accident injuries?
When determining liability in truck accidents resulting in injuries or fatalities, several factors come at play, such as the existence of negligence. Considering these factors, there are instances when the driver’s employer—the trucking company—is partially or...
Flying wheel accidents often cause death or serious injury
The semi-tractor trailers that transport goods to stores and warehouses in Florida and around the country usually have 18 wheels, and each of them weighs about 100 pounds. When a wheel falls off while a truck is in motion, other road users rarely have time to get out...
Accidents involving delivery trucks
From cargo vans to 18-wheelers, delivery trucks are a common sight on the roads of Florida. An accident with one of these commercial vehicles could leave you with an unclear picture of who bears financial liability for your medical bills and other losses. Delivery...
Commercial truck safety practices to avoid crashes in Florida
The most common types of commercial truck accidents in Florida include rear-end and head-on crashes, blindspot crashes, jackknife accidents, tire blowout accidents and underride crashes. Typically, the truck driver is much safer than the occupants of a car in a...