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Who Can Prevent Florida Trucking Accidents?

Although heavy and medium-sized trucks account for only about 2% of all registered vehicles in this country, they account for 12% of fatal accidents on our highways. The statistics for Florida are also disturbing. Florida has high fatality rates for truck accidents and truck accidents are very common in the…

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Work-Related Florida Trucking Accidents

More people are killed in traffic accidents than in all other types of accidents combined. Driving is simply one of the most dangerous things we do. Each year, more than 250 000 people are injured and another 3000 are killed in traffic accidents. Another 4000 Americans are killed in car…

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Avoiding a Florida Truck Accident This Holiday Season

When a Florida truck accident involves a passenger car and a truck, the consequences are often catastrophic, especially for the occupants of the passenger car. Due to the size and force of a truck, passenger car occupants are often killed or suffer serious injuries in this type of collision. Unfortunately,…

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Lifestyle Factors That Can Affect Florida Truck Accident Risks

Certain lifestyle factors and life choices can increase your risk of a Florida car accident or truck accident. These lifestyle factors can also be very risky when they are shared by Florida truck drivers who are entrusted with large commercial vehicles: 1) Obesity. Obesity can lead to many health problems,…

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Could Tax Laws Change the Number of Florida Truck Accidents?

According to a study completed by the University of Florida, deaths from car accidents, truck accidents, and other traffic accidents decrease an average of 11% in areas where alcohol taxes are introduced. The overall death rate decreases by 35%, while violence decreased by 2% and crime reduces by 1.4% after…

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Florida Trucking Accidents and Your Finances

Florida trucking accidents and car accidents cause deaths and considerable suffering every year, but they also have a severe impact on victims’ finances. Some experts believe that truck accidents cost more than twenty-four billion dollars annually in damages. Car and truck accidents involving a large commercial truck with two or…

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The Law and Florida Truck Accidents

If you have been in a Florida car accident involving a truck, legal issues may initially be the furthest thing from your mind. Initially after a traffic accident, your main priority is generally to get medical attention and to contact your loved ones and your insurance provider. However, Florida laws…

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When You Need to Run for an Attorney After a Florida Truck Accident

If you have been in a Florida truck accident that has resulted only in a fender bender, you can often handle the claim through your insurance provider. However, most Florida car accidents involving a truck do not end so happily. Many serious Florida brain injuries, amputations, fatalities, spinal cord injuries,…

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Florida Truck Accidents and Structured Settlement Laws

If you have been in a Florida truck accident or other type of traffic accident and have worked with a Florida personal injury attorney to settle your claim, your claim amount may be significant. In fact, many Florida car accidents involving trucks involve serious Florida brain injuries, burn injuries, and…

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If You’ve Been in a Florida Truck Accident, Are You Covered for Your Injuries?

If you have been in a Florida car accident or pedestrian accident involving a truck, you likely will need to make a claim on your insurance policy. Most Florida truck accidents result in serious damage as well as costly medical expenses. For example, Florida spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and…

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