Truck Accidents

Comedian and comic actor, Tracy Morgan, is known to millions of Americans, including Floridians, especially for his over-the-top performance in TV's "30 Rock." Morgan's life took a tragic turn in early June when he and several others were involved in a tractor-trailer...

Commercial trucks can carry heavy loads, and in Florida, like elsewhere in the country, these can range from farm products to building materials to livestock. Trucking companies and their drivers not only must ensure that their loads are delivered on schedule but also...

Besides being massive, trucks are also not known for their maneuverability. For this reason, truck drivers should have the necessary skills and experience before getting behind the wheel. Automobile drivers should also be extra cautious, as a single miscalculation can...

Florida residents were as horrified as other Americans by the aftermath of the April 10 bus and truck crash in northern California. The accident killed 10 people and injured many more. Recently, the National Transportation Safety Board released its initial findings as...

In Hillsborough, Florida, many local businesses rely on trucks for deliveries and other services, which causes these huge vehicles to be ever-present on roads and highways. Visual inspection of these trucks allows an understanding of their damaging capabilities in...

The holidays are typically the season of cheers and celebrations. However, for one Florida family who lives near Tampa, Florida, this Christmas was a holiday they will never forget.A truck was travelling northbound on Krome Avenue when a car in front of the vehicle...

Trucks have a tremendous economic impact because, given their size, they can transport heavy goods to many points across the country. Nevertheless, their design can put the lives of other people on the road at risk when they are involved in an accident.An alleged...

As they were working to change a flat tire on the side of the road, a deaf couple was instantly killed recently when they were hit by a semitrailer on the Florida Turnpike near Tampa. Florida Highway Patrol officers say the driver, identified as a 66-year-old male,...

With just one baseball stadium left to go in a nationally reported fundraising quest, a 24-year-old bicyclist sustained injuries after he was clipped by a passing semitruck's mirror while riding during the night recently. The man behind "Jacob's Ride" has been riding...

An accident that involves a large truck is more likely to be fatal than a collision between two passenger vehicles. As Tampa Bay residents know well, trucks are heavier and more powerful than other vehicles. This difference in weight and power makes a truck an...