Accidents involving trucks in South Florida range from large crashes involving semis and trailers to smaller fender-benders involving light trucks. All of these collisions can have serious repercussions that affect victims for years or even a lifetime. If you have been in a traffic collision in Hollywood or any Florida…
New federal safety rules were passed this month, mandating more rest for truckers, closing some break loopholes, and ensuring that commercial truck drivers work shorter shifts. While some safety experts claim that the move may help prevent fatigue-related truck accidents in Homestead and across the country, some are claiming that…
If you have been in a collision with a commercial truck, the devastation can be immense. This type of truck accident in Tamarac and other communities can cause head injuries, spinal cord injuries, fractures, soft tissue injuries, and other serious injuries. After your accident, you’ll of course want answers. The…
If you are injured in a truck or car accident in Hialeah or another community, you will of course want answers as well as justice. One of the questions that many traffic accident victims have is “who is responsible for my accident and injuries?” The answer to that question can…
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recently completed a study about the safety of single unit trucks. These trucks have a weight rating of at least 10,000 pounds but do not have detachable cargo units. Single unit trucks also have axles attached to one frame. These trucks are not…
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation, new federal trucking rules have recently come into effect in an attempt to reduce the number of fatigue-related truck accidents. The news is bound to be a positive step for anyone who is concerned about…
There is a well-established link between truck driver health and truck safety. Truck drivers in poor physical shape are more likely to suffer from sleep apnea, obesity, heart disease, and other medical conditions that can eventually lead to truck accidents in Miami and other communities. Unfortunately, commercial truck drivers also…
Legislators spend considerable amounts of time creating new rules and regulations to prevent truck accidents in Fort Lauderdale and other US communities. However, even if you are not a lawmaker, there are many things you can do to prevent these types of accidents from occurring: 1) Find out more. Educate…
Large cities such as Miami pride themselves on working around the clock. No matter what time it is in Miami, chances are that someone is working. While that means convenience for the customer, a 2012 study published in the British Medical Journal finds that shift workers – especially truck drivers…
Each year, over 200 000 car accidents occur in Florida, some of them in Coral Gables and surrounding communities. While many are quite minor, some result in serious injuries. Some passengers become life-long spinal cord injury or head injury patients in Coral Gables or their communities, for example, never fully…