Commercial trucks are big vehicles. Under federal regulations, they can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, which is 20-40 times heavier than many passenger vehicles. Unsurprisingly, these commercial trucks can cause horrific injuries when they slam into smaller vehicles. What are the most common reasons for truck accidents? Helpfully, the federal… Continue reading Common Causes of Commercial Truck Accidents
Continue ReadingWhat Does it Mean if a Trucker Causes an Accident Due to Fatigue?
Drowsy driving is a serious threat to Indiana’s roads. And when fatigued truckers get behind the wheel of a big rig, tragedy can strike. Because of their size, commercial trucks like 18 wheelers can cause devastating injuries when they collide with smaller and lighter passenger vehicles. To protect the public,… Continue reading What Does it Mean if a Trucker Causes an Accident Due to Fatigue?
Continue ReadingSafety Responsibilities Construction Companies Have for their Employees
Questions about construction safety have once more been raised after a construction manager was injured during the recent demolition of a condo in Miami Beach. According to the Tampa Bay Times, 46-year-old Samuel Landis was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital after being struck by debris during the demolition. He is… Continue reading Safety Responsibilities Construction Companies Have for their Employees
Continue ReadingMiami-Dade County Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics
In general, automobiles continue to get safer. But there are still thousands of car accidents each year in Florida. In fact, there are in excess of 60,000 motor vehicle crashes annually in Miami-Dade County, based on the most recent statistics from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.… Continue reading Miami-Dade County Motor Vehicle Accident Statistics
Continue Reading5 Things Truck Drivers Want Car Drivers to Know
Driving with semi trucks can be scary. These vehicles are large and if they were to crash into you, they could cause serious injuries and even death. Plus, they often move slowly, and it can be frustrating to be stuck behind one. However, there’s a lot you don’t know about… Continue reading 5 Things Truck Drivers Want Car Drivers to Know
Continue ReadingThe Importance of Properly Investigating Truck Accidents
Accidents involving semi trucks happen often on the highways. These types of crashes are often fatal due to the size of the vehicles involved as well as high speeds. A semi truck is often 20 times the size of an average passenger car, so when the two vehicles collide, the… Continue reading The Importance of Properly Investigating Truck Accidents
Continue ReadingTruck Driver Tiredness and Fatigue in Commercial Trucking Accidents
We often underestimate the effects of tiredness. After a full day of work, we often keep going by cooking dinner, taking kids to sports activities, checking emails and watching TV. We may then get five or six hours of sleep and repeat the same schedule the next day. Too much… Continue reading Truck Driver Tiredness and Fatigue in Commercial Trucking Accidents
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