Big rigs, also known as 18 wheelers, rule the road. Because of their size and weight, they can cause catastrophic injuries when they collide with smaller passenger vehicles. At our firm, we are very experienced with the devastating injuries that drivers and passengers can suffer. Big rigs can collide with…
Truck accidents are some of the most serious collisions that happen on Florida’s roads. Many innocent victims are crunched and killed when they collide with a big rig. These types of accidents also seem to be on the rise, after years of declines. For example, 2017 saw a 9% increase…
Commercial vehicles like tractor-trailers are a highly-visible feature on Florida’s highways. These mammoth vehicles weigh several tons and travel at high speeds, often racing to get to their destination. Traveling on the highway with these large, dangerous vehicles is a challenge. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has compiled…
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…
A devastating truck accident in early January has raised concerns about the driving skills of commercial truck drivers. The accident killed the driver, another trucker, and five children in a fiery crash that took place on Interstate 75 near Gainesville. According to media reports, 59-year-old Steve Holland veered into a…
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,…
A recent motorcycle crash in Miami has brought the dangers of riding on a motorcycle back into the spotlight. As reported by ABC 10, a motorcyclist was killed in July while traveling south on 137th Avenue when a red SUV made a left turn on 115th Street and headed north…
Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft continue to increase in popularity. With their competitive prices and convenience, they are rapidly replacing taxi cabs in South Florida. However, Uber and Lyft drivers continue to get in accidents, and passengers can easily be injured. If your driver gets involved in a collision,…
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….
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…
