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Can Trucking Companies Be Liable For Florida Collisions?

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In order for Florida roads and highways to be safe, everyone has to be driving safely, no matter the size of their vehicle. That said, there is additional worry when commercial truck operators fail to follow traffic laws or behave irresponsibly because their trucks are so heavy and more destruction is possible when they… Read More »

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Speeding Florida Trucks Create Risks – What You Should Be Aware Of

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Anyone who is traveling at an excessive speed is creating risks on roads and highways, but truck drivers have unique risks when it comes to speeding. Large commercial trucks can be difficult to stop abruptly, a fact that can lead to rollover accidents when trucks are traveling too fast on a curved road. But… Read More »

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Jackknife Accidents Are Dangerous Events

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Accidents involving big rigs, large commercial trucks, can be extremely dangerous. When a truck jackknifes, the truck can end up twisting itself onto another lane of traffic, causing a chain reaction and a multi-vehicle event. Jackknife is a term that refers to the cab of a truck sliding one way while the trailer of… Read More »

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What To Know About Stopping Distances And Related Trucking Accidents

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The magnitude and mass of large tractor trailers greatly makes any impacts and damages resulting from accidents much worse. Tractor trailers and other large commercial trucks, especially ones carrying full loads, need much longer distances to stop than your average passenger vehicle.  The bureau in charge of regulations for interstate trucking, the Federal Motor… Read More »

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What are the Top Causes of U-Haul Accidents?

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U-Haul trucks are everywhere, at some point you have probably even rented a self-moving truck yourself. Unfortunately, accidents involving self-moving truck are a lot more common than most people think. While self-moving trucks provide a cheap and convenient way to move, they pose a threat to other drivers and pedestrians. Inexperienced drivers driving large… Read More »

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Negligence and the Significance of Traffic Tickets

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The collision between a semi-tractor trailer carrying Busch Beer and a Frito-Lay truck in Melbourne, Florida made news this week. WKMG reports that the Frito-Lay truck was pulled over onto the shoulder for an unknown reason when the beer truck swerved to the right and collided with it. The beer truck driver was ticketed… Read More »

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Employer Liability In Truck Accidents

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Truck drivers have to work long hours to make deliveries and stay on schedule. If the trucking company places pressure on drivers to perform, it can lead to truck drivers driving long distances on limited sleep or on drugs aimed at keeping them awake in order to operate their trucks. A truck driver who… Read More »

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Who Is Liable In A Trucking Accident?

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Being involved in a crash with a truck can be a terrifying experience. It can also be a deadly one. There were 5,745 injuries as a result of truck crashes in Florida in 2013, according to Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles data. An additional 200 incidents ended in death, according to… Read More »

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