Category: Truck Accidents
New Bill Would Allow Teens to Drive Big Rigs
October 1, 2015 | Category: Truck AccidentsTruck drivers are retiring faster than they are being replaced, and there is a very real shortage of commercial truck drivers that is growing worse by the year. Trucks move the bulk of goods throughout the U.S., and current drivers are limited in the number of hours they can drive per day and per week. To make sure that goods can be moved as needed, there must be more truck drivers.
Vehicle Back-Over Accidents Continue To Happen
September 11, 2015 | Category: Truck AccidentsOn July 31, 2015, a one-year-old Fort Myers girl was injured when a truck driven by a relative backed over her arm. NBC2 reported that the truck driver was backing his truck out of the driveway when the girl ran behind the truck and fell while he was backing up.
Truck Side Guards: Can They Help Reduce Biker Injuries and Fatalities?
September 10, 2015 | Category: Truck AccidentsCycling throughout Florida and elsewhere in the country has become increasingly popular in recent years. That being the case, lawmakers and safety advocates have been searching for ways to keep cyclists safe when traveling on area roadways. Bike lanes are becoming more prevalent as more individuals choose biking as their primary mode of transportation.
Punitive Damages in Truck Litigation: Was There Gross Negligence or Intentional Misconduct?
August 4, 2015 | Category: Truck AccidentsTrucking accidents are often very serious incidents that can leave the individuals involved with lifelong injuries that will likely require extensive medical attention and ongoing treatment. For the families facing the uphill battle of recovery with their injured loved ones, the thought of mounting medical expenses can be extremely troublesome.
Wal-Mart, Tracy Morgan Settle Truck Accident Case
June 18, 2015 | Category: Truck AccidentsThe Washington Post recently reported that Wal-Mart and Tracy Morgan have reached a settlement with respect to the 2014 crash that involved one of the store’s 18-wheelers and the comedian’s limo bus. The accident severely injured Morgan and two other passengers and killed a fellow comedian. The settlement terms have not been revealed; however, Morgan has publicly stated that Wal-Mart “did right” by him, his family and his associates’ families as well.
The Dangers Associated With Tractor-Trailers: Recent Fatalities Further Demonstrate the Issue
April 30, 2015 | Category: Truck AccidentsAnyone who travels on Florida highways or other roadways throughout the country knows of the dangers associated with day-to-day driving. Unfortunately, those dangers are particularly heightened when drivers of smaller automobiles are required to share the road with huge commercial vehicles, like tractor-trailers.
Truck Crash Avoidance Technology Urged
April 6, 2015 | Category: Truck AccidentsSafety advocates have urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to require crash avoidance technology on all new trucks and buses weighing 10 thousand pounds or more GVW (gross vehicle weight).
A Look at Truck Safety: Is That Big Rig Safe Enough to Be on the Road?
January 29, 2015 | Category: Truck AccidentsAll types of vehicles travel on Florida roadways on a daily basis. Unfortunately, given the number of people who travel area highways, accidents are highly likely to occur. While accidents between two automobiles can certainly have serious consequences, Ft. Myers personal injury lawyer Randall Spivey knows that accidents involving automobiles and big rigs can be especially dangerous — even deadly.
Dump Trucks Look Heavy & They Are Heavy
September 19, 2014 | Category: Truck AccidentsNBC-2 News reported September 4, 2014 that the Florida Highway Patrol is cracking down on overweight dump trucks which weigh more than the legal limit. Florida law does regulate both the size and the weight of each truck and its load.
New Recommended Rear Guards for Semi Trucks Can Improve Florida Driver Safety
July 23, 2014 | Category: Truck AccidentsDriver and passenger safety is always of utmost importance. Every day Interstate 75 which runs north/south through Southwest Florida, carries a lot of traffic. This traffic often includes, fast moving, semi-trucks.