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Category: Truck Accidents
FDOT “Target Zero Fatalities & Serious Injury” Grants
April 21, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsIn 2021, Florida had 3,185 traffic accident fatalities. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) established “Target Zero Fatalities & Serious Injury” as an initiative to achieve safety for all road users.
Failing to Secure a Load Can Lead to Fatalities
April 15, 2022 | Category: Truck AccidentsThere are several factors that make commercial trucks the most dangerous vehicles on Florida’s roads. While many commercial truck accidents involve truck driver negligence or issues with the truck itself, accidents can also result from failure to properly secure a truck’s cargo load. In fact, this type of failure can lead to many different types of accidents, as Fort Myers accident lawyer Randall L. Spivey explains below.
When Trucking Companies & Drivers Violate Hours-of-Service Requirements
April 14, 2022 | Category: Truck AccidentsEach year trucking company negligence harms many drivers on our roadways and changes their lives forever. Truck accidents can be avoided if trucking companies put safety first, ahead of profits.
Act Today – Drive Distraction Free
April 7, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsThe NSC reports that more than 700 people are injured in distracted driving accidents. Fort Myers distracted driving attorney urges drivers to drive undistracted.
What Compensation is Available in 2022 After a Vehicle Accident?
March 8, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsFlorida has some of the worst car accident statistics in the nation. Accidents happen when drivers are negligent, and when drivers are on the roads in unsafe vehicles. What compensation may they recover after an accident?
Fort Myers Truck Accident Attorney Assists Victims Injured by Cargo Tank Rollovers
February 17, 2022 | Category: Truck AccidentsAccording to the Federal Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), approximately 1,300 cargo tank rollovers occur in the United States every year. When cargo tanks rollover, the accidents can be catastrophic for anyone near the truck and the cargo tank drivers.
Fort Myers Accident Attorney Says 2021 Lee County Traffic Deaths in Triple Figures
February 10, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Bike Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Truck Accidents2021 was one of the deadliest years since 2017 for Lee County, Florida. What should you do if you have an accident?
Wide Turns: How They Cause Truck Accidents
January 19, 2022 | Category: Truck AccidentsLarge trucks frequently need to make wide turns at intersections. Due to their size, tractor-trailers, box trucks, garbage trucks and other large commercial trucks often cannot make turns in a single lane like ordinary cars, pickups and SUVs. Unfortunately, wide turns often result in collisions with other vehicles. In this article, Fort Myers accident lawyer Randall L. Spivey explains why.
How Do Truck Accidents Differ from Car Crashes?
January 12, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Truck AccidentsIf you have been seriously injured in a truck accident, recovering your losses will include steps that differ from filing an insurance claim after a car crash. Truck accidents differ from car crashes in several important ways, and as a result, it is important to hire an experienced Fort Myers accident attorney who can help you seek the financial compensation you deserve.
How to Avoid Accidents During the Busy 2021-2022 SW Florida Holiday Season
December 13, 2021 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsIt is expected that this holiday season will be a busy one for merchants and that accidents involving cars, motorcycles, trucks, bicycles, and pedestrians will increase. Here are some safety tips to make this a safe holiday season.