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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...

We Represent Grieving Families With Compassion and Dedication Fatal accidents and assaults are devastating and often preventable. Yet, if not for another person's negligence or ill-intended actions, a loved one could still be here today. When avoidable deaths happen in Florida, wrongful death action can be taken on behalf of surviving families to get compensation...

A "final rule" that upgrades truck underride guard standards is expected to save lives, but some safety advocates say the government could be doing a lot more to stop fatal underride truck accidents. The National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) rule amends existing safety regulations. It focuses on better rear underride guards for large...

Officials plan blitz in August to find semi-truck brake inspection violations. An upcoming nationwide truck brake inspection campaign highlights the role that defective truck brakes often play in truck accidents, according to a recent Health + Safety article about the annual commercial truck brake inspection event. “Poorly maintained brake systems can reduce the braking capacity...

Truck accidents often result in severe injuries and significant damage. Due to the large size of tractor-trailers, delivery trucks, and other large commercial vehicles, collisions involving heavy trucks can have serious consequences for those inside smaller passenger vehicles. The injuries sustained in crashes involving 18-wheelers are often severe, which means the financial impact of a...

Requiring automatic emergency braking systems on large trucks could save lives A spike in fatal car accidents across the U.S. is being described as “preventable” by top traffic safety officials who recently unveiled a plan to reverse the trend. Federal data says that 2021 was the deadliest year on U.S. highways in nearly two decades....

Truck accidents in Florida and states across the country have become increasingly common. Each year, nearly 5,000 people die in accidents involving commercial truck drivers, according to the National Safety Council. So, why are so many truck accidents happening? The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently conducted an in-depth study of accidents involving commercial motor vehicles. The federal...

Self-driving semis might seem like a good idea, but they do come with risk Imagine driving on a highway next to a fully-loaded 18-wheeler – and there's no driver in the cab. To some, this might sound like a great solution to the ongoing commercial truck driver shortage, as reported in The New York Times....

Florida truck accident lawyers explain how violations can lead to crashes Broken headlights, tail lights, and other vehicle lights top the list of commercial truck inspection violations, according to recent statistics compiled by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). “Lamps such as brake lamps, headlamps, and turn signals prevent crashes, especially at night,” Lt....