Causes of Southwest Florida Semi Truck Accident Attorneys There are numerous reasons why the sudden, unexpected truck crash occurs on our local highways, from I-75 to Alligator Alley, to Route 41 and State Road 80, all all the major roadways in between (i.e. State Road 82, Route 27, State Road 31, State Road 17, State Road 29, State Road 78, State Road 25, etc.).  There have been several recurring causes, however, which have been identified by...

Truckers literally drive tens of thousands of miles every year as they deliver products, parcels, supplies and big industrial items. As they complete their runs, tractor trailers frequently have loads consisting of tens of thousands of pounds.  Make no mistake, these big rigs are the giants of the road, and vehicles of this size must be operated with the greatest of care. Florida Trucking Accident Causes Because tractor trailers are so big,...

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 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...