Category Archives: Truck Accidents
How To Avoid an Auto Accident With an 18-Wheeler or a Semi-Truck
When you’re driving near a truck such as an 18-wheeler, it’s important to always be aware of when the truck driver can (and can’t) see you. There are 4 main blind spots on an 18-wheeler which are located on each side of the truck and in the rear and front of the truck. The blind spots… Read More »
What to Do if You Are Injured by A Driver Who Did Not Secure Their Cargo.
According to Florida law, all drivers are responsible for maintaining and securing all cargo on (or attached to) their respective vehicles, while on the roadways. Therefore, if an injury results from unsecured cargo that causes an accident on the road, negligence is typically presumed. To illustrate, suppose you are driving in your car northbound… Read More »
Important Reminders for the Fourth of July
Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is the day where we declared that the thirteen colonies of America were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain, King George III, making us the free and independent country we are today. Independence Day is commonly associated today with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics,… Read More »
Why My Doctor Won’t See Me After a Car Accident
Why My Doctor Won’t See Me After a Car Accident! I was just injured in a car accident and now my primary care physician won’t see me after my car accident. Why won’t they see me and what do I do? At first you may be confused, nervous, scared or even worried about why… Read More »
Was the Florida Commercial Truck Driver Negligent?
In order for cars to arrive at their destinations safely, everyone driving needs to be alert and paying attention to traffic signs and laws. Responsible drivers are essential to safe roads. This is true of passenger car drivers and commercial truck drivers. The difference is commercial truck drivers are responsible for machines weighing tens… Read More »
Big Rig Accidents Are Very Dangerous
With large semi-trucks, also called tractor-trailers, moving products around the state of Florida, everyone on the roads and highways need to be aware of the risks involved when a commercial truck crashes. Big rig accidents are a real possibility on busy highways, such as I-75. There are daily risks when driving on highways in… Read More »
How to Build a Strong Truck Accident Case in Sarasota
Trucks are essential to our nation’s economy as they are a great way to transport goods from coast to coast. However, when a truck accident occurs, lives are at stake. Truck accidents happen often in Florida, and most times, they are preventable. Victims of truck accidents have a right to compensation. With the help… Read More »
Why You Need an Attorney for Your Trucking Accident
Those who suffer injuries due to the negligence of a truck driver often feel like they are not worthy of filing a claim or lawsuit. Some people give up on pursuing the at-fault driver, even if the accident was not their fault, because they think to themselves, “The truck driver’s employer is a large… Read More »
