Truck Accidents Blog

What Are the Insurance Requirements for Florida Commercial Trucks?

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on December 17, 2018December 7, 2022 in Truck Accidents

Florida and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) have specific insurance requirements when it comes to commercial trucks. It is important to understand these requirements in case you are involved in an accident with a truck.The skilled West Palm Beach truck accident attorneys at Gordon & Partners are experienced at filing claims against negligent […] Read More

Trucking Industry Regulations in Florida

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on October 12, 2018December 7, 2022 in Truck Accidents

Commercial truck operations are governed by Florida regulations. These regulations are put in place to reduce the risk of accidents, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and other commercial motor vehicles.If you were injured in a truck accident, the truck driver, trucking company or third party may be liable for damages.Request a free, no obligation […] Read More

5 Tips for Sharing the Road with Semi-Trucks

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on July 24, 2018December 7, 2022 in Truck Accidents

An auto accident involving a semi-truck can lead to victims suffering serious injuries and possibly death. For this reason, it is important to know how to drive safely around a semi-truck or large commercial vehicle.If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident with a large truck, contact Gordon & Partners’s West […] Read More

What Is the Hours of Service Rule for Truck Drivers?

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on June 7, 2018December 7, 2022 in Truck Accidents

Commercial truck drivers must follow state and federal laws to ensure the safety of other motorists sharing the roadway. One of the most important laws is the “hours of service” rule, which limits the amount of time that a driver can operate a vehicle before taking a break.If you have been injured in a truck […] Read More

Who Can I Hold Liable for a Truck Accident?

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on April 25, 2018December 7, 2022 in Truck Accidents

The aftermath of a truck accident can be very confusing. Often, several parties are involved in a single trucking operation, which can make it difficult to know which one is at fault when a trucking accident occurs.For this reason, it is important to know an experienced truck accident attorney in West Palm Beach who understands […] Read More

Steps to Take Following a Truck Accident

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on March 15, 2018December 7, 2022 in Truck Accidents

Truck accidents happen quickly and often cause devastating injuries and confusion for victims involved in a collision. However, knowing how you should respond after a truck accident may help protect your rights and your ability to obtain compensation.The West Palm Beach truck accident lawyer s of Gordon & Partners have helped numerous truck accident victims […] Read More

5 Common Truck Accident Injuries

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on August 3, 2017December 7, 2022 in Truck Accidents

Thousands of people are killed every year in truck accidents, and hundreds of thousands more are injured. Accidents involving commercial trucks are often more severe than those involving passenger vehicles simply because of the size difference between the two types of vehicles.Some truck accident injuries are more common than others, so our West Palm Beach […] Read More

Three Reasons to Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on December 30, 2016December 7, 2022 in Truck Accidents

Trucking accidents are likely to result in more serious injuries compared to the average car accident. Part of the reason this occurs is due to the sheer size of the vehicle involved. Some semis can weigh up to 40 tons, compared to the average automobile, which weighs roughly 5,000 pounds.Any serious injury after an accident […] Read More

Sleep Apnea Among Truckers Increases Accident Risk

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on April 27, 2016December 7, 2022 in Truck Accidents

According to a Virginia Tech study, untreated truck driver sleep apnea puts drivers as a much greater risk for being involved in a serious accident.Drowsiness and daytime fatigue, common factors in Truck accidents , are most commonly caused by obstructive sleep apnea.Data collected by Virginia Tech researchers shines a light on the increased crash risk […] Read More

Fatal Semi-Truck Accident Reported in Belle Glade

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on March 16, 2016December 7, 2022 in Truck Accidents

Early March 10th, two victims lost their lives after two tractor-trailers and a passenger vehicle collided on State Road 80. An additional victim sustained serious injuries in the devastating crash that led to a seven-hour shutdown of an eight-mile stretch of roadway.A little after 4 a.m., a semi-truck traveling eastbound on State Road 80 in […] Read More

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