Truck accidents in Homestead may be more likely during the holiday season. There are many reasons for this: •There are more trucks on the road •There is more traffic of all types on the road •Trucks are making more deliveries, so they are more often •Truck drivers are often given…
Survivors of truck and car accidents in Homestead sustain a number of injuries, including head injuries, amputations, paralysis, disfigurement, and more. One of the most devastating injuries to sustain in any type of traffic accident is a burn injury. Burn injuries can occur if a fuel tank is breached and…
Head-on collisions are terrifying and often involve serious injuries, including head injuries, spinal cord trauma, whiplash, internal injuries, and other serious injuries. They also often involve fatalities. These injuries are especially frustrating because they are completely preventable. Head on collisions in Homestead happen when one car enters the oncoming lane.…
Commercial truck accidents are very different than passenger car accidents in Hollywood for a number of reasons: 1) There are more likely to be multiple liable parties in commercial truck accidents. In commercial truck accident cases in Hollywood, the truck driver, motor carrier, the person responsible for loading the cargo,…
Moving truck companies lease trucks to do-it-yourselfers who want to move themselves. Many people are eager to hire trucks for their move as it can save a lot of money when compared with professional movers and moving companies. Being able to pack yourself also provides you with more freedom and…
Heavy trucks are a danger on the road in Homestead and across the country. According to the Highway Research Board, one commercial truck of 80,000 pounds does as much damage to roads as approximately 9,600 passenger cars. This is the legal limit for a commercial truck – illegally overweight trucks…
If you have been in a truck or car accident in Hollywood, you may assume that your car accident insurance policy will help cover you. After all, you probably spend considerable amounts of money paying your premiums. Unfortunately, many victims find that after a serious truck accident, they have a…
According to research, many truck accidents are caused by driver error. However, a significant number of trucking accidents in Hollywood and across South Florida are also caused by mechanical failures and mechanical problems. These problems can include: •Oil leaks and air leaks •Brake defects •Tire defects and tire blowouts •Suspension…
Truck drivers, although they have a very dangerous job, are less likely than passenger car drivers to cause car and traffic accidents, according to a number of studies. In fact, according to researchers, passenger car drivers are more likely to be the at-fault driver in any car accident involving a…
The Erie Insurance Group took a look at more than 65 000 fatal traffic accidents that took place between 2010 and 2011. The study found that about 62% of the one in ten accidents attributed to distracted driving were linked to daydreaming. Researchers concluded that this meant that daydreaming was…