Category Archives: Truck Accident
Truckers Who are in a Hurry are More Likely to End Up in a Crash
Commercial trucking is a competitive industry. Unfortunately, some trucking companies (and the businesses that contract with them) push drivers to operate on extremely tight delivery deadlines. A trucker who is rushing is dramatically more likely to be involved in a serious accident. Here, our Miami semi-truck accident lawyers explain the key things to know… Read More »
Six Truck Driver Physical and Mental Factors that Can Contribute to a Crash
Not only does a commercial truck driver need a proper commercial driver’s license (CDL), he or she must be in proper physical and mental condition to safely operate such a large vehicle. A trucker who is not road-ready may be negligent. Here, our Miami semi-truck accident lawyers highlight six physical factors that could contribute… Read More »
Three Signs You Should Not Take a Truck Accident Settlement
Hurt in a commercial truck crash in Miami or elsewhere in South Florida? Before you agree to accept any settlement, it is imperative that you are 100 percent confident you are being offered the full and fair financial compensation that you deserve. Truck companies and insurance carriers fight hard to settle claims for less…. Read More »
What is Florida’s 14 Day Rule (No-Fault Claims in Truck Accidents)
Florida has a no-fault insurance law for motor vehicle collisions, including for commercial truck accidents. That means your initial claim (and, in some cases, your only claim) is through your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) policy. There is a 14-day rule for PIP claims in Florida. You must seek medical care within 14 days… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed in a Crash With Dump Truck in West Palm Beach
According to a report from CBS 12, a motorcyclist was killed in a catastrophic crash with a dump truck in West Palm Beach. The tragic crash happened on State Route 7. The deadly wreck is still being investigated by law enforcement. In this article, our West Palm Beach truck accident lawyer provides a guide… Read More »
Man Killed in Crash With Timber Truck in Florida
According to a report from CBS News, a truck driver was killed in a collision with a timber truck in Florida. The fatal crash happened just north of Lakeland, in Polk County. A log reportedly came loose from the timber truck and pierced the other vehicle’s cab. The crash is still under a more… Read More »
DOT Engages in “Trucking Safety Crackdown” in North Florida
According to a report from Fox News, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) recently engaged in a “trucking safety crackdown” in North Florida. The enforcement operation was reportedly targeted on drivers that DOT believe were not actually qualified to hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Here, our Miami truck accident lawyer explains what… Read More »
Three Injured in Crash With Fire Truck in Fort Lauderdale
According to a report from NBC 6 South Florida, three people were hurt in a crash involving a fire truck in Fort Lauderdale. The bad wreck is still under a more comprehensive investigation by law enforcement. Here, our Miami truck accident lawyer explains what we know about this crash and discusses the law regarding… Read More »
Four Things to Do the Day of a Truck Accident in Florida
Were you injured in a truck accident in Florida? It is normal to be overwhelmed, especially in the immediate aftermath of the crash. There are things that you can do the day of the collision to put yourself in a better position to recover, both medically and financially. Here, our West Palm Beach truck… Read More »
One Person Hospitalized After Dump Truck Accident in South Florida
According to a report from 7 News Miami, one person was hospitalized after a dump truck collided with a box truck in South Florida. The accident happened in Tamarac in Broward County on the Sawgrass Expressway. Notably, the box truck overturned in the crash. The highway was disrupted for several hours and the crash… Read More »