Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Lawsuit Filed Against 3 Trucking Companies After Amtrak Derailment
A lawsuit has been filed against 3 trucking companies and the driver after the truck became stuck on the tracks and caused an Amtrak derailment in Lakeland, FL. The lawsuit claims that the driver was negligent for the crash and failed to operate the truck in a reasonably safe manner. The companies are faulted… Read More »
$10M Settlement For Cyclist Killed In Truck Accident
Truck accident attorneys for a Florida woman who was killed in a truck accident recovered $10 million on behalf of her estate. The victim was legally riding her bike on the sidewalk when the truck jumped the curb and struck her. The verdict comes at a time when major players for the trucking lobby… Read More »
Tree-Trimming Truck Hits Police Officer in Jacksonville
When a large truck collides with a smaller vehicle, the individual on the smaller vehicle frequently endures significant harm. A prime example is an accident that occurred at the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and University Boulevard in Jacksonville. An officer on his police motorcycle was struck by a tree-trimming truck. The officer reportedly had… Read More »
Understanding the Key Differences Between a Wreck Involving a Commercial Truck Versus a Sedan
When someone is involved in a collision with a large commercial truck or big rig, they may make the mistake of thinking that the accident will be sorted out just like a routine fender-bender with a sedan. Not true. There are some major differences you need to be aware of if you are hit… Read More »
Electronic Monitoring Of Trucks Could Provide Key Evidence After An Accident
Accidents involving semi-trucks or eighteen wheelers can cause death or devastating injuries to drivers and passengers traveling in smaller vehicles. Injured drivers may choose to seek compensation from negligent truck drivers and their employers in these cases because the medical costs and other related costs may skyrocket. As with other traffic accidents, trying to… Read More »
Traffic Accidents Caused by Unsecured Truck Cargo
Out of 333,000 total large truck accidents in 2012, there were 104,000 injuries and 3,921 fatalities. Of these fatalities, 73 percent were occupants of the other vehicle, 10 percent were non-occupants, and just 18 percent were occupants of the large truck. This data shows just how dangerous large trucks can be. Unfortunately, the number… Read More »
New Highway Bill Passes Congress: Trucking Safety Regulations Are a Concern
The first major highway bill in years was passed by Congress recently, allocating $325 billion in funds on transportation projects spanning the next six years. During the process, the trucking industry pushed for the relaxation of a number of safety regulations. Following nationwide trends, fatalities and injuries in truck-related accidents have been on the… Read More »
Truck Rollovers Can Cause Devastating Accidents
Imagine you are driving along I-75 in Florida and encounter a massive tractor-trailer operated by a drowsy driver. The driver fails to reduce their speed and winds up rolling over onto your sedan. Unfortunately, this is not your typical fender-bender. The massive size of the big rig means your car is totaled and you… Read More »
Common Causes of Tractor-Trailer Accidents
According to official statistics published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2012, there were 3,921 people killed and 104,000 people injured in crashes involving large tractor-trailers (i.e. vehicles whose gross vehicle weight rating is greater than 10,000 pounds). Big rigs and tractor trailers were also said to be more likely to be… Read More »
What To Do After a Serious Truck Accident
If you were involved in an accident with a large truck or tractor-trailer, it is likely that there was serious damage to your vehicle and you may have suffered traumatic, debilitating physical injuries. This is not surprising since many major truck accidents result in the smaller vehicle taking the brunt of the damage, as… Read More »
