According to the Rubber Manufacturers Association, one out of seven motorists check their tire pressure properly and regularly. That’s compared to six out of ten drivers who wash their vehicles at least once per month. While it’s great to care about the look of a vehicle, tire problems and blowouts…
When a truck tire blows out, it can cause a truck accident. However, it is also a cause of many Florida car accidents. If you are a driver on Florida’s roads, the pieces of truck tire that you see on the road are a danger to you. In most cases,…
Volusia County, like many counties in Florida, uses large Beach Patrol trucks to keep beaches safe. However, this year, one of the trucks was involved in a collision with a sunbather, shining the spotlight on Florida truck accidents on beaches. There have been three Beach Patrol accidents in the county…
Drivers who choose to drive drunk are at risk of Florida car accidents, but also at risk of fatal truck accidents. That’s because commercial truck drivers are often on the road late at night, when many drunk driving accidents take place. When drunk drivers take reckless risks around commercial trucks,…
Professional drivers, such as commercial truck drivers, face very close restrictions on their driving. Commercial truck drivers must pass more testing and get more training than the average driver. They must also adhere to more rules, including federal hours of service rules, in order to drive on the roads. Commercial…
Truck carriers do not permit commercial truck drivers to text and drive or use cell phones while driving. In fact, federal rules place many restrictions on commercial truck drivers in a bid to reduce serious truck accidents. However, commercial truck drivers are still generally allowed to use hands-free devices. In…
Commercial trucks are subject to strict federal rules which ensure operator safety. Drivers of these trucks need special training and must observe hours of service rules as well. Does this mean that commercial trucks are actually less likely to be involved in Florida car accidents and truck accidents? While commercial…
Summertime does pose a higher risk of Florida car accidents and truck accidents. There are many reasons for this: 1) Tourist season means busy businesses. Florida is a major tourist destination in the summer, and theme parks and amusement parks in the state are filled with tourists. Plenty of events…
While large commercial tractor trailers get a lot of attention in discussions of Florida truck accident risks, delivery trucks are also a danger on the state’s roads. Delivery truck accidents can lead to the same serious injuries and to fatalities. As well, there are a number of factors that make…
Two recent truck accidents in Florida have made headlines and have highlighted some of the risks on Florida roads. In one incident, well-known professional wrestler Randy “Macho Man” Savage suffered a heart problem while driving his Jeep truck. His heart was on the accelerator when he lost consciousness due to…