Traditionally, truck drivers have self-reported distance driven, rest stops taken, and other details. By federal law, truck drivers must log this type of information and make this data available as needed. For years, personal injury attorneys in Homestead and other communities as well as victims of truck accidents have been…
Truck drivers face a lot of pressure on the job, and unfortunately there are news items almost every month about truck drivers who have caused a serious accident or even fatalities by falling asleep at the wheel. Fatigue-related related truck accidents in North Miami and across South Florida are a…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 4.2% of drivers polled said that in the past 30 days they had fallen asleep while driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatigued driving leads to more than 100,000 car accidents annually, while other experts…
Sleep apnea is a medical condition that prevents a patient from getting a full night of sleep. Sufferers who have the condition are woken up many times throughout the night because they stop breathing for very short bursts of time. Sleep apnea is a treatable condition but in a number…
Fatigued driving is known to be one of the most common reasons for car accidents and truck accidents in Coral Springs and across Florida. Preventing fatigue-related car accidents in Coral Springs and other communities can be tricky, however, since passenger car drivers are not bound by the same strict federal…
A study out of University of Minnesota has determined that driver health may play an important role in truck accidents. Researchers examined the BMI (body mass index) of newly hired commercial truck drivers. The study researchers measured accident rates and BMI of the drivers for two years, or until the…
With the holidays approaching, there are more trucks on the road than ever before. They are delivering products to retailers for holiday sales and are delivering purchases and packages to customers. Extra trucks on local roads can mean a greater risk of Aventura truck accidents, so consider these tips for…
Although much research has been done into fatigued driving and although truck drivers are well aware of the dangers of driving while tired, fatigued driving continues to cause Davie car accidents – as well as truck accidents across the country. This is despite awareness campaigns as well as federal rules…
Fort Lauderdale truck accidents cause many fatalities and serious injuries each year. When someone is involved in this type of Fort Lauderdale traffic accident, they often have questions about what has caused the collision. There are many issues and factors which can case truck accidents: 1) Company policies. In some…
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…