Category: Truck Accidents
Big-Rig Wide Turns Cause Accidents
November 25, 2019 | Category: Truck AccidentsBig-rig trucks are the backbone of the U.S. economy, moving products and produce across the country. Rarely does a motorist travel on Florida’s roads and highways without seeing them. When these large trucks make wide turns where the driver often swings outside the lane in which he/she is traveling, accidents commonly happen.
Truck Rollovers Cause Serious Injuries
November 22, 2019 | Category: Truck AccidentsTruck Rollovers Cause Serious Injuries - A cement truck driver driving north on I-75 around 1:15 p.m. veered into the median and collided with the guardrail. Two other vehicles veered to the right to avoid a potential crash. One vehicle could not avoid crashing.
Ignoring the Move Over Law Causes Accidents
September 27, 2019 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsIn the first three months of 2019, there has been an increase in the number of accidents caused by drivers failing to move over for emergency responders.
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.