Category: Truck Accidents
What to Do After Dump Truck Accidents
August 23, 2019 | Category: Truck AccidentsHundreds of dump trucks travel our roads each day carrying sand, gravel, and other materials. They are considered the backbone of the Florida construction industry, but they may pose dangers to themselves and other motorists.
Anti-Safety Amendment for Trucks Rejected
July 17, 2019 | Category: Truck AccidentsAn amendment calling for the removal of three current truck safety provisions was rejected by members of the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations the first week of June 2019.
Robotic Trucks Already on Florida Highways
May 29, 2019 | Category: Truck AccidentsApproximately 5,000 people in passenger vehicles die every year in accidents involving semi-trucks, and about 700 people in semi-trucks die each year. Will self-driving semi-trucks lower the numbers?
Pickups' Passenger-Side Protection Not Up to the Job
April 22, 2019 | Category: Truck AccidentsIIHS reported in March that most pickups need better side protection for passengers.
Voters Support Required Use of Technology to Prevent Large-Truck Accidents
April 12, 2019 | Category: Truck AccidentsNHTSA says there was a 41 percent increase in the number of deaths in truck crashes. This increase in preventable truck crashes is unacceptable.
Safe Driving Tips for Driving in the Fog
March 25, 2019 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsDriving in foggy conditions requires extra care. Experts say more than 500 fatalities happen each year because of fog-related accidents. Here are some safety tips we would like to share with you.
Florida Among the Worst States for Highway and Auto Safety
February 22, 2019 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsWe consider the advocating of safety in preventing motor vehicle accidents an important mission and encourage lawmakers to make safety a priority.
5 Common Causes of Car Fires
February 8, 2019 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Truck AccidentsAccident vehicle fires are very dangerous and require immediate action to rescue drivers and passengers. When traffic accident fires happen, they can cause residual fires and injuries, even deaths.
Semi-Truck Accidents Create 2019 Tragedies
January 25, 2019 | Category: Truck Accidents2019 has just begun and already there have been two horrific accidents within three days involving semi-trucks; both accidents occurred on Interstate 75 and took a total of 13 lives.
Major Truck Trailer Makers Earn Award for Good Under-Ride Protection
October 15, 2018 | Category: Truck AccidentsThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced in September 2018 that 8 major truck trailer makers were now making rear guards capable of preventing deadly under-ride accidents.