The US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently proposed new rules aimed at preventing rollover accidents involving buses and large trucks. Could the new rules help prevent Miami Lakes bus accidents and truck accidents? Some experts believe so. Under the proposed changes, large trucks, buses,…
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there were 33,808 people killed in truck accidents across the nation in 2009 alone. About 10% of these victims suffered fatal injuries while another 74,000 people suffered non-fatal injuries. However, the bad news for victims of Davie car accidents is that…
The summer presents many driving opportunities, but it also means more trucks and cars on the roads, which can mean more Coral Cables traffic accidents. As well, the unique conditions of summer can lead to new perils. There are many road hazards that are particular to summer that can lead…
If you are visiting Florida and find yourself involved in a Miami traffic accident, it can be terribly frightening. You may not be familiar with local laws, you may not know anyone in town, and you may be far from home. A Miami truck accident can be frightening for anyone,…
As we recently discussed on this blog, summer traffic can mean some unique hazards that can lead to Miami truck accidents. To avoid Miami traffic accidents this summer, make sure that you: 1) Give trucks and other large vehicles more room. Delivery trucks, RVs, tourist buses, and other large vehicles…
Are Miami truck accidents and traffic accidents more prevalent in the summer months? While statistics disagree about the issue, there is some anecdotal evidence to suggest that summer poses some unique challenges when it comes to avoiding Miami traffic accidents: 1) Summer often means building and construction season as well.…
Being in a Tamarac car accident caused involving a truck can be one of the most terrifying experiences. To avoid these types of accidents, it is important to understand the risk factors that can lead to truck accidents: 1) Blind spots. Commercial trucks, including big rigs and 18 wheelers, have…
Big rigs and commercial trucks cause Palmetto Bay truck accidents each year. While each Palmetto Bay traffic accident is different, many truck accidents fall into one of a few different categories: 1) Rollover accidents. Large trucks such as semis can easily rollover. In many cases, this can occur because a…
After a Miami Beach truck accident, it is common to feel upset and confused. In addition to trying to process complex information about claims and insurance laws, you may be recovering from a painful or long-term injury while also trying to get your life back on track. In many cases,…
Hialeah truck accidents are caused by a number of factors, including distracted driving, DUI, poor truck maintenance, poor truck company policies, fatigued driving, and other reasons. While the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and other government bodies have strict policies in place to make commercial trucking as safe as…