If you’ve seen debris on the roads in Hollywood or your city, you already know that cargo problems can translate to big problems on the roads. The reality is that 18-wheelers and other commercial trucks carry huge amounts of cargo across state lines, across the city, and across the country…
Construction sites rely on heavy machinery, including trucks, in order to complete jobs. Unfortunately, the heavy equipment and especially the trucks on construction sites can easily lead to crashes and severe injuries. In fact, traffic accidents are a leading cause of construction site accidents and injury in Hollywood and other…
When many people think of truck accidents in Homestead or in Florida, they imagine the big rigs and tractor-trailers that are sometimes flipped on the side of highways and freeways. While it is true that commercial truck accidents are common in Homestead and across South Florida, there other types of…
In the future, it is possible that technology will drive cars and trucks and will be able to prevent a number of trucking accidents in Hollywood and other communities that are caused by driver error. In the meantime, however, the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCA) reports that many trucking crashes…
There is currently a labor shortage in the trucking industry. Fewer young workers are expressing interest in becoming truck drivers and older drivers are retiring. In addition, industry rules may prevent some from pursuing a job in the industry. To become a truck driver, applicants must be at least 21…
There is no doubt that trucking and car accidents in Homestead and across the country are a serious concern for every American. In 2012 alone, traffic collisions killed 33,561 people across the country. Motor vehicle accidents are among the top causes of death for all age groups and are the…
According to a new study from Monash University, overnight and early morning long-haul trucking has a higher rate of accidents when compared with trucking deliveries during regular business hours. The researchers in the study believe that if fewer trips and deliveries were scheduled in the early morning, there may be…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the number of fatal truck accidents increased between 2011 and 2012. In fact, the total number of trucking accident fatalities across the country jumped by 140 – to 3,921 fatalities – during this time period. Surprisingly, the number of truck drivers…
David Breen of the Orlando Sentinel has written a very important article about the dangers of road debris in our communities. Charles Flaxman of Flaxman Law Group was asked to comment on the issue and was proud to offer insight. Be sure to check out the article by clicking below:…
Trucking industry advocates often point to falling accident rates as well as the importance of trucking. They speak of the importance of safety in the industry, and it is true that many truckers and trucking companies do work hard to create a safe environment on the road. While trucking is…