There are a lot of serious semi accidents across the country, and tragically, right here in Southwest Florida, too.  While the overall number of semi truck crashes is down slightly, the seriousness of the crashes continue unabated. Of the 37,261 people killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2008, 11% (4,229) died in crashes that involved a large truck (trucks over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)), according to the Federal Motor...

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced new anti-distracted driving regulations for drivers transporting hazardous materials, commercial truck and bus drivers, and rail operators, and by identifying more than 550 U.S. companies. Secretary LaHood announced that he is initiating a new rulemaking to prohibit commercial truck drivers from texting while transporting hazardous materials. In addition, Secretary LaHood announced that two...

Florida Truck Crash Lawyer A Southwest Florida truck accident often leaves devastated lives and families in its wake. Consider the numbers on the national level.  In 2008 (which are the latest available statistics at the federal level), more than 380,000 large trucks (gross vehicle weight rating greater than 10,000 pounds) were involved in traffic crashes in the United States. More than 4,000 of these were fatal crashes. Tractor trailers,...

Florida Semi Truck Accidents Every year, thousands of men and women suffer severe personal injury in 18 wheeler accidents, and sadly, many succumb to their injuries. For the survivors, the future is often challenging because their financial security has been destroyed by costly medical care, numerous hospital visits, and permanent physical damage. Reasons for Florida Semi Truck Accidents While some reports and estimates suggest that the number...

Semi Truck Accidents vs. Auto Accidents:  There are Differences The risk of life-threatening injuries is substantially higher in an accident involving a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle. Because semi trucks are much heavier than conventional vehicles, collisions between the two are much more likely to result in permanent injuries, hospitalization, and even death. Semi trucks are also more difficult to maneuver and brake than other motor...