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When large trucking companies hire and retain drivers to operate their vehicles on Florida roadways, they must ensure their drivers are reasonably well qualified and experienced. Trucking companies are responsible for hiring drivers who already have the necessary training and experience they need to operate large vehicles properly. Companies must also provide their drivers with […]

Large trucks, including tractor-trailers, big rigs, and 18-wheelers regularly traverse roadways daily in and around Florida. These vehicles often come loaded with up to 80,000 pounds of cargo and typically operate at high rates of speed wherever they travel. Consequently, when one of these large vehicles collides with a smaller vehicle, the driver and occupants […]

Tow trucks are vehicles that workers use to haul away disabled cars and trucks on the roadway, including those involved in car crashes. In some instances, the tow trucks themselves can be in a collision with another vehicle. Tow truck operators are responsible for driving their vehicles safely, responsibly, and carefully at all times while […]

Though sideswipe collisions do not have the dramatic fatality rates of head-on collisions, they are still a serious problem that causes millions of dollars in damage every year. Thousands of Americans are also injured in sideswipe accidents every year. We need to hold negligent drivers accountable for the injuries and damage they cause. Learn more […]

Road rage is a serious problem on American roadways. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, aggressive driving is a factor in as many as 56 percent of all fatal crashes. Some of these incidents even involve intentional murder committed with a firearm. The majority of road rage incidents, however, involve drivers who allow […]

Florida – like other states – has deadlines for filing personal injury claims. Injury victims must file a claim in court before the deadline. If they do not, their claims are lost forever, and they will receive no compensation for their injuries. Hire an injury lawyer as soon as possible so that you do not […]

Garbage trucks and dump trucks are necessary to keep the greater community functioning. Although these vehicles and the people who use them perform valuable services, there is no denying that both garbage trucks and dump trucks are heavy and large vehicles. Consequently, severe accidents and injuries can result when they get into an accident with […]

There is no disputing that car accidents of all kinds can lead to severe injuries, including the need for medical treatment and rehabilitation. Many individuals involved in collisions do not know what they should do or where they should turn next. If you suffered injuries in a car crash, you might be eligible to pursue […]

Truck rollover accidents involving big rigs, tractor-trailers, and 18-wheelers often occur when truck drivers and the trucking companies that employ them fail to act with a reasonable degree of care. In some instances, these accidents happen because of driver error, especially when a truck driver speeds or violates other rules of the road. At other […]

The drivers of large box trucks, tractor-trailers, and big rigs often operate their vehicles for many hours without stopping to take breaks. In many instances, the trucking companies that employ these drivers offer incentives when drivers deliver their cargo to its final destination ahead of schedule. Therefore, many drivers will choose to drive for long […]