Truck accidents happen every day in Florida. Having an accident with an 18-wheeler can cause serious injury and sometimes death. A passenger vehicle has little chance of survival against a fully loaded 18-wheeler. Under Federal Law, Title 49, Chapter III, “the liability of the trucking company is statutory in addition to general common law”. [...]
Truck driver fatigue
An 18-wheeler can cause a lot of damage and injury if it crashes into a passenger vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s statistics show that more than 20,000 people are injured in big rig accidents each year. One of the main reasons for big rig accidents is driver fatigue and drowsiness. It is easy [...]
Bad economy and trucking accidents
I read recently that some experts believe that the poor economy may lead to more trucking accidents. Statistics show that about 100 people die each week from a trucking accident, while hundreds sustain serious brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other life-altering injuries. During the holidays, there seems to be more drivers on the roads [...]
Commercial trucks and drugs/alcohol
All truck companies must test their drivers for drugs and/or alcohol before allowing them to take to the road. They also must investigate to see if their drivers ever had a drug or alcohol problem in the past. It is unfortunate that some companies do not perform the appropriate background checks. As a result, unsafe [...]