Florida has over 12,000 bridges and many overpasses. Most drivers of passenger vehicles and light trucks don’t even have to worry about clearance, but for commercial truck drivers this is a serious concern. Unfortunately, each year Florida residents are injured or killed in bridge strike accidents involving overpasses, bridges, and…
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DIY Truck Accidents
Many residents in South Florida and in Colorado take on DIY projects. Homeowners, for example, decide to make changes to their property themselves. And anyone may decide to build a bookshelf or complete a project. In many cases, this involves renting a truck, and this can put DIYers at risk…
Hollywood Utility Bucket Truck Accidents
Utility workers rely on bucket trucks to access overhead wires and workplaces. As the name implies, this truck has a container or bucket where workers can climb in with their tools and equipment so they can be lifted up to an otherwise inaccessible area. The challenge is that bucket trucks…
Hollywood Cement Truck Accidents
Cement trucks are essential for construction and road work projects, but there’s a lot of pressure on these vehicles. Drivers of cement trucks usually have to get to their destinations quickly, because there are crews waiting for them. Cement is also very heavy, with fully loaded trucks weighing in at…
Jackknife Truck Accidents in Hollywood
Semis and big rigs are commercial vehicles that consist of a trailer and cab that are usually joined by a fifth wheel or coupler. The cab and trailer (or multiple trailers) can move independently of each other and in an accident they can move in opposite directions, coming to rest…
Secondary Accidents in Hollywood Trucking Accidents
The size of a big rig can create disaster in a Hollywood trucking accident. Not only is the force of the accident serious enough to cause additional crashes, but the impact itself can cause more serious injuries than typical car collisions. If you’ve been in a Hollywood trucking collision, especially…
Reduce the Risk of a Delivery Truck Collision on Your Hollywood Property
Delivery trucks are heading to many residential homes at this time of year, delivering packages and purchases. The added traffic can create an additional risk of crashes in Hollywood and other communities, especially because delivery truck drivers may not be familiar with new routes and because residents of communities may…
Hollywood Utility Truck Accidents
You’ve likely seen utility trucks around your Florida neighborhood. These vehicles deliver essential services, including fuel, communications services, and waste management services to your community. However, these trucks also cause serious accidents. If you find yourself injured in a truck accident involving a utility truck, you should know that your…
Garbage Truck Accidents in Hollywood
Garbage trucks help us keep our homes and streets clean, but these large vehicles moving along residential streets also cause serious collisions and injuries. If you’re injured by a garbage truck in Hollywood, Coral Springs, or any Florida community, contact Flaxman Law Group as soon as possible for a free…
Hazardous Cargo Can Make Your Florida Trucking Crash More Complicated
Being in any trucking accident is frightening enough. The attorneys at Flaxman Law Group have seen devastating injuries resulting from collisions with tractor trailers, big rigs, and commercial trucks. The situation can be even worse if your truck collision involves a truck that’s transporting dangerous goods. In this situation, don’t…