INJURY BLOG

A horrific crash on Thursday, 27 August 2020, caused the closure of all lanes on Florida’s Turnpike in Martin County for several hours. The early morning accident involving two semi-trucks happened at Mile Marker 133 in the northbound lanes near SW Martin Downs Blvd, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Impact of the 2 Semi-Trucks Accident Although there were no injuries, the crash left the highway covered in debris and gravel. From the images shared by Martin County Sheriff’s

A traffic accident involving big rigs and commercial trucks can be more catastrophic compared to a crash involving two personal-use cars. A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh about 25 times as much as your car. This stark weight disparity combined with the basic laws of physics makes truck accidents with other vehicles result in severe and even fatal injuries. These accidents are also associated with significant property damage. The risk is greater if the truck is carrying dangerous materials