Truck Accidents Blog
What Are the Insurance Requirements for Florida Commercial Trucks?
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Dec 17, 2018 in Truck AccidentsFlorida 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…
Read MoreTrucking Industry Regulations in Florida
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Oct 12, 2018 in Truck AccidentsCommercial 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,…
Read More5 Tips for Sharing the Road with Semi-Trucks
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jul 23, 2018 in Truck AccidentsAn 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…
Read MoreWhat Is the Hours of Service Rule for Truck Drivers?
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Jun 06, 2018 in Truck AccidentsCommercial 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…
Read MoreWho Can I Hold Liable for a Truck Accident?
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Apr 25, 2018 in Truck AccidentsThe 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…
Read MoreSteps to Take Following a Truck Accident
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Mar 14, 2018 in Truck AccidentsTruck 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.…
Read More5 Common Truck Accident Injuries
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Aug 02, 2017 in Truck AccidentsThousands 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…
Read MoreThree Reasons to Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Dec 29, 2016 in Truck AccidentsTrucking 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,…
Read MoreSleep Apnea Among Truckers Increases Accident Risk
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Apr 26, 2016 in Truck AccidentsAccording 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…
Read MoreFatal Semi-Truck Accident Reported in Belle Glade
Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on Mar 15, 2016 in Truck AccidentsEarly 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…
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