Category Archives: Truck Accident
Should I Worry About Fatigued Truck Drivers?
Since the coronavirus pandemic ended, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has repeatedly diluted HOS (hours of service) requirements, such as the definition of rest. Previously, according to the FMCSA, resting usually meant sleeping or at least napping. Now, in most situations, the r-word means “not driving.” These activities include pumping gas, loading and… Read More »
What is the Leading Cause of Truck Accidents?
Driver impairment, in one form or another, is the leading cause of truck accidents. Usually, impaired drivers know they shouldn’t get behind the wheel. But truck drivers are under such enormous financial and other pressure to complete their runs on time that they often disregard the safety of others, hope for the best, and… Read More »
Head-On Truck Accidents
Head-on collisions have some of the most devastating consequences of any car crash. The results of this type of crash, however, can reach the level of catastrophic if one of the vehicles involved was a semi-truck or other commercial vehicle. At maximum capacity, these trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and often… Read More »
The Most Dangerous Roads In Florida For Commercial Vehicles
Highways and freeways are some of the most common sites for collisions between passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. Higher speeds, more traffic, and the presence of more trucks all significantly increase the chances that someone will be involved in a truck accident on Florida roadways. To help you avoid being involved in this type… Read More »
The Busiest Florida Interstates For Commercial Trucks
Most of us have grown accustomed to sharing the road with large commercial vehicles. However, in Florida there are certain interstates where seeing a large truck is especially common. Unfortunately, accidents also tend to occur more often on these roads, not only because of the higher number of trucks, but because of the high… Read More »
What To Do After A Truck Accident
Of the many types of collisions in which a person can be involved, truck accidents are some of the worst. Unfortunately, besides being notorious for causing severe injuries, truck accidents can also raise a host of issues when it comes to liability, with multiple parties often accused of being at fault for a crash…. Read More »
A Few Tips For Sharing The Road With Semi-Trucks
There isn’t much we can do about how other people drive. There are steps that we can take as drivers, however, that can help reduce our chances of being involved in a collision. This is especially important when it comes to sharing the road with large commercial vehicles, which due to their size, pose… Read More »