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A proposed federal regulation requiring heavy trucks to be equipped with automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems could help prevent rear-end truck accidents, which are among the most severe and catastrophic types of motor vehicle crashes on our roads. "Today's announcement is an important step forward in improving safety on our nation's roadways by reducing, and...

Cyclist fatalities have risen dramatically in recent years. A recent study found that Jacksonville is one of the deadliest major cities in America for bicyclists. As Axios reported last month, from 2017 through 2021, Jacksonville averaged 7.7 bicycle fatalities per million residents. Only two other cities in America — New Orleans and Tucson — had...

From 2011-2021, motorcycle accidents in Jacksonville increased by 282%. Florida's vibrant motorcycle culture thrives year-round, thanks to the state's beautiful weather and open roads. However, this enviable advantage has an unfortunate drawback: elevated rates of motorcycle crashes. In Florida, far too many drivers lack a comprehensive understanding of motorcycles and fail to share the road...

Truckers must take safety measures to prevent serious & fatal truck accidents Tractor-trailers are common sights on the roads in and around Jacksonville. They are very large vehicles that are difficult to maneuver, which is why drivers are required to undergo training before being granted a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). One of the most dangerous...

During Brain Injury Awareness Month, it's important to understand how accidents cause traumatic brain injuries March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the serious nature of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and the long-lasting consequences they can have. TBIs can occur in a variety of accidents, including motor vehicle crashes,...

Video footage can serve as objective evidence in support of your injury claim or lawsuit. After a serious car accident in Florida, injury victims need solid evidence that proves exactly what happened. This is especially true if the other driver caused the collision. Otherwise, injury victims might have a hard time getting the compensation they...

The less experience a trucker has, the more likely they will cause a serious or fatal truck accident. Since 2020, the number of Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) issued in Florida has increased by more than 7,000 new licenses. While not every additional CDL was issued to a novice or a trucker, it is safe to...

Too many impaired truckers cause catastrophic truck accidents. Operating a semi-truck is no small task. Truck drivers are responsible for navigating their massive vehicles safely through roads and highways across the country. Not only do these drivers need to be highly skilled and alert at all times, but they also need to practice safe driving...

Florida truck accident lawyers explain what drivers need to know The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to take several steps next year designed to prevent serious commercial truck accidents, according to a recent news article published by Trucking Info. The changes proposed by the FMCSA "prioritize safety and security, promote innovation, foster a...

Federal laws and regulations help keep our roads safe, but only if truckers and trucking companies obey them. The margin for error is small when you're operating a tractor-trailer that can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. That is why commercial truckers are required by federal law to limit their time behind the wheel, take...