Florida Truck Crash Lawyer Fighting for Crash Victims A Florida truck accident often leaves devastated lives and families in its wake. The numbers are staggering. In 2008, 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 crashes. Tractor trailers, 18-wheelers, double trailers (22 wheelers), and large trucks (semi trucks) can cause...

Florida Semi Truck Accident Lawyer — Tips for Florida Semi Accident Victims Several drivers assume the Florida laws and compensation for incidents, wage loss, etc., are the same regardless of whether you’re required in the automobile crash or a truck accident Yet there are distinct differences involving the two and understanding them is crucial to protecting yourself for those who have been in a Florida truck crash. Here are some...

Florida Semi Truck Accident Lawyer Truck Driver Fatigue / Hours-of-Service Rules Large trucks haul the majority of freight transported in the U.S.  It is close to being a trillion dollar industry, and is expected to surpass the one trillion dollar mark in the next year or two.  This makes for a strong financial motive for truckers to drive longer hours with shorter breaks. There are, however, are more than financial incentives that encourage...

Truck Crash Lawyer – Gathering Evidence Immediately following a trucking accident, evidence must be compiled for possible legal action, such as a personal injury lawsuit.  The necessary proof will focus on the truck accident scene, property damage, injuries involved and information about both the truck driver and the trucking company. Evidence at the Scene of the Florida Truck Accident It is rare when a truck crash scene doesn’t...