Truckers are behind the wheels of vehicles that are much larger and heavier than other types of vehicles on the road, and commercial trucks can cause significant damage in a collision. This is why distracted truckers are a serious safety threat. Every person driving a...
Truck Accidents
Safety concerns for one of Florida’s busiest interstates
As a Florida driver, you have likely spent time driving on Interstate 75. This is a major interstate that runs through the Tampa area, and it is one of the main roads traveled by the millions of tourists every year. It is one of the busiest interstates in the state,...
Automated cars with no driver — what does it mean for you?
As Florida readers know, the race is on between various companies to be the first to widely market and sell automated vehicles. Technology companies and auto manufacturers are working on their version of a vehicle that will ultimately be able to drive with no human...
There are significant differences between truck and car accidents
If you are a victim of a truck accident, you understand how complex and overwhelming the aftermath of this type of accident can be. Truck accidents can be quite severe, and you may find yourself dealing with the effects of both physical injuries and property damage....
Will the time change lead to more sleepy drivers on the road?
When a person does not get enough sleep, it can make it difficult for him or her to perform daily tasks such as driving. Tired drivers are often dangerous drivers, even when they do not realize they are too fatigued to drive safely. When anything compromises a...
Are drowsy drivers a threat to your safety on the road?
When a Florida driver gets behind the wheel while tired, it can increase the chance of an accident. In some cases, tired drivers are actually dangerous drivers, and they could be a threat to your health and well-being. In order to combat the likelihood of a person...
Fighting for your full recovery after a truck accident
Thousands of trucks travel through the Tampa area every day, and these large commercial vehicles play an important role in Florida's economy. However, due to their large size and weight, these vehicles can actually cause significant damage if involved in an accident...
Are self-driving trucks a threat to your personal safety?
Trucks have an important role in transporting goods back and forth across the country, yet they can cause great damage when involved in an accident with a smaller vehicle. Due to the larger size and heavier weight of the vehicle, drivers of trucks bear a special...
Changes to federal trucking regulations proposed
One of the biggest issues that the federal government is concerned with when it comes to regulating truck drivers is how to ensure safety. Federal trucking regulations affect people in Florida and across the country as they seek to prevent accidents involving these...
Drowsy truck drivers still a major risk for a truck accident
With the number of trucks on the road in Florida there is a consistent danger that a crash involving one will occur. There can be many reasons for this, but one that should be preventable is the accident occurring because the driver is too drowsy to be on the road....
