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If You Drive On Highways, Learn How to Drive Around Trucks

Published on: January 9, 2016 | By Flaxman Law Group

Highway driving in Hollywood and South Florida can be more dangerous than meandering drives along rural or residential streets. On highways, the speeds are faster and there is more traffic. Exits and ramps may pop up suddenly, meaning you may find yourself suddenly needing to cut across traffic.

One of the big dangers with highways and freeways, of course, is that they mean you share the road with other vehicles, including tankers, big rigs, and tractor trailers delivering cargo from city to city and even to other states. Driving between two large trucks isn’t just intimidating; it is riskier. Large commercial trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds fully loaded and the multiple blind spots mean drivers might not see and could crush your smaller passenger vehicle.

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Amputations After Truck Accidents

Published on: December 23, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Truck accidents are often devastating because of the size of vehicles involved. Fully loaded, tractor-trailers and big rigs can weigh 80,000 pounds. In a collision with a passenger vehicle, these larger trucks can easily crush smaller cars, causing devastating injuries.

One type of injury that can occur with truck accidents is an amputation. Losing a finger, arm, hand, foot, or leg to a truck accident is a life-changing injury. Amputation can happen in one of two ways. In some cases, a person becomes trapped underneath a truck or car and rescue workers have to amputate in order to free the passenger. In most cases, however, a part of the body is simply so crushed or injured that it cannot be saved and surgeons at a hospital perform an amputation in order to save a patient’s life.

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Why Head-On Truck Crashes are so Deadly

Published on: June 2, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Head-on collisions are considered to be among the most dangerous types of truck accidents in Hollywood and Florida. These types of crashes usually occur when one vehicle is traveling the wrong way along a highway or street. These collisions can occur due to illegal U-turns, wrong way situations, or situations where a driver leaves their lane due to fatigue or inebriation.

There are a few reasons why head-on collisions involving commercial trucks can be so deadly:

1) These truck crashes in Hollywood and Florida often happen at full speed.

Unlike parking lot accidents and intersection accidents, where trucks and other vehicles are slowing down, head-on collisions often involve two vehicles traveling at top speed. This is especially the case with wrong way accidents or U-turn accidents, where a truck or other driver may be speeding or may be driving at highway speed. When two vehicles traveling at high speeds collide, the force of impact is immense and can cause severe injuries or fatalities.

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What You Need to Know About Rear-End Crashes

Published on: May 25, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Rear end car accidents are very frightening. One minute you are stopped at a stoplight and the next minute a distracted driver crashes into the rear of your vehicle. These types of truck accidents in Hollywood and Florida can cause whiplash, concussions, fractures, and other serious injuries.

Unfortunately, when the other driver is the driver of a tractor-trailer, big rig, or large commercial truck, the results can be even more devastating. If a large truck carrying a heavy load crashes into the rear of your vehicle, the force of the crash can push you forward into oncoming traffic or into another vehicle. The force of the truck collision may be enough to pitch you forward, causing severe or even life-threatening head injuries and other serious permanent injuries.

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Underride Guards Could Help Stop some Tragic Traffic Crashes

Published on: May 21, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Underride accidents occur when a truck stops suddenly, causing smaller cars to slide underneath the rear trailer of the truck and underneath the truck itself. These types of accidents tend to be devastating, since the surface of the truck will often shear off the top part of the passenger car, causing crushing injuries and severe or fatal injuries to the passengers inside.

One of the most devastating things about underride truck collisions is that they are quite preventable. Underride guards are a very simple device that can be installed under the rear trailer of the truck to prevent cars from sliding underneath the trailer. These guards are metal bars that prevent smaller cars from slipping under the truck in the event of a crash. Most truck companies have already installed these types of devices on their trucks to prevent underride accidents. Since 2007, many trucks have been required by law to have these underride guards.

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Parked Truck Collisions

Published on: May 5, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Many truck crashes in Hollywood and Florida take place when a truck is in motion. This can be especially devastating if a truck is speeding or driving at high speeds on a freeway, since the force of the collision can cause serious injuries.

However, even a parked truck can be a danger, especially if you don’t see it in time. Parked truck collisions in Hollywood and other communities are surprisingly common and can lead to devastating injuries. There many situations where this type of collision can take place:

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Three Questions an Attorney Will Ask After a Trucking Accident

Published on: April 17, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

If you have been injured in a trucking collision in Homestead or any Florida community, you may wonder whether you have a legal claim or any options for securing compensation in your case. You may also have lots of other questions about your case, such as: How will I pay for my medical treatment? What will happen to my car? Will I be able to return to work?

One of the ways to answer your questions is to speak with a Homestead personal injury attorney. A skilled attorney can address your concerns and can work to answer some of your questions. He or she can determine the likely total costs of your injuries and can help you understand your rights. He or she can also help you find a mechanic or medical services, if you need them.

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Multiple Vehicle Accidents Involving Trucks

Published on: April 7, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Many trucking collisions in Hollywood and other Florida communities end up being multiple vehicle accidents. Due to the size and force of a truck, when a truck driver loses control of a big rig, tractor-trailer, or other commercial vehicle, the truck can slide or veer out of control for some time before coming to a complete stop. Before the vehicle comes to a full stop, it can crash into other cars, vehicles, and bystanders, causing multiple points of impact and a very serious accident.

Commercial trucks may also be at risk of multiple vehicle collisions because of the routes they travel. Trucks tend to travel on highways and other busy roadways. When a large truck veers out of control on one of these roads, there are potentially many other motorists close by and this higher congestion of traffic can mean that vehicles can get crushed by the larger commercial truck.

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Truck Rollover Collisions in Homestead and Other Florida Cities

Published on: April 2, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Truck rollovers are one of the most common types of truck accidents in Homestead and Florida. These types of collisions occur most often at high speeds, and because of the speeding involved they can be catastrophic. However, rollovers can also occur on uneven surfaces, even when a truck driver is traveling slowly.

Rollovers happen when a truck loses control or drives over an uneven surface, in many cases. If a passenger car loses control, it will generally slide or crash into a solid object. Unless a passenger car drives into a ditch or reaches very high speeds, the risk of rollovers is smaller. Since trucks have a higher center of gravity, however, they can flip on their side or even their roof.

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Jackknife Truck Accidents in Hollywood and Florida

Published on: March 27, 2015 | By Flaxman Law Group

Big rigs and tractor trailers have trailers attached to the cabs where drivers sit. The trailers can be removed or attached as needed. Jackknife accidents happen when the trailers swing outwards during a crash, causing the trailers to be at a 90-angle from the rest of the vehicle.

The danger with jackknife accidents in Hollywood and the rest of Florida is that the trailer can hit other vehicles or objects before it stops moving, potentially causing a lot of damage. It is not uncommon for considerable property damage or crushing injuries to happen because of jackknife collisions. If a truck is speeding when it jackknifes, a rollover accident is very likely. Jackknifing exerts a lot of force, which can lead to serious injuries and even multiple-vehicle accidents.

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