INJURY BLOG

In 2022, over 268 million people shopped online in the U.S. This means more delivery trucks, vans, and other vehicles are on the road than ever before. With the huge influx of online orders, more drivers are needed. Unfortunately, this often leads to companies hiring untrained or unqualified people to meet quotas. Not only that, but even experienced drivers are pressured to make deliveries on time, which causes them to ignore signals and signs, tailgate, and speed – all of

The very nature of the trucking industry is to drive goods from coast to coast and supply the country with the items they rely on daily. As a Florida driver, you are more than used to seeing these large commercial vehicles on the road. While commercial trucks are an integral and important part of the modern world, they also present risks for others. The power, size, and weight of commercial trucks mean that if accidents occur, they have the propensity

Truck driver fatigue is extremely common. This can be seen on roadways in Florida and across the country daily. While it’s a common cause of deadly truck accidents, it’s also 100% preventable.  Learning more about trucker fatigue is a viable way to help keep it from continuing to happen. Here you can learn about trucker fatigue, what causes it, and what is being done to keep others on the road safe.  If you are involved in an accident with a

Accidents happen. We all know that. But when a semi-truck is involved in an accident, the potential for devastation is much greater than with other types of vehicles. Semi-trucks are much larger and heavier than other vehicles on the road, which means the force of an impact can be devastating. In addition to serious injuries or death, there is also the risk of fire or chemical spills following a semi-truck accident. If you are injured in a semi-truck accident, it

Being involved in a head-on collision is an emotionally draining experience. While you may be able to “see” the accident coming, they are often extremely difficult to avoid. If you are facing a large semi-truck coming at you head-on, it can be completely terrifying.  While these accidents are rare when they do happen, severe injuries and fatalities aren’t uncommon.  Even though head-on collisions with commercial trucks only make up 14% of fatal accidents, the numbers are still extremely high.  If

The more time you spend on Florida’s roadways, the more you realize that commercial trucks are everywhere. Along with that, you also realize that some truck drivers don’t take as much caution as they should. In 2020, there were more than 340,000 motor vehicle accidents in the state of Florida — many of which involved a commercial truck. These accidents resulted in 3,335 deaths and 212,269 injuries. The more you learn about truck accidents in Florida, the more confident you’ll be in your