Truck Accidents Blog

Is the World Ready for Self-Driving Semi-Trucks?

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on May 8, 2015November 1, 2023 in Truck Accidents

Although self-driving cars have not been made available to the public just yet, developers are already moving forward by unleashing the worlds first self-driving semi-trucks. The Freightliner Inspiration is a more technical version of the Daimler semi-truck used around the world. According to Wolfgang Bernhard, the trucks creator, long-haul road transportation will now be safer, […] Read More

Top 10 Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on January 7, 2015November 1, 2023 in Truck Accidents

In 2012, approximately six percent of all fatal accidents in Florida involved large trucks those with a gross weight was 10,000 pounds or higher. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the administration that oversees trucking companies, the number of truck accidents has actually increased by 20 percent in the past decade. More […] Read More

Semi-Trailer and Car Catch Fire on Turnpike

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on November 11, 2014November 1, 2023 in Truck Accidents

Einstein Dalmayne Hibbert of Pembroke Pines was injured in a truck accident on the Florida Turnpike Monday morning. The accident occurred just after 10:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the turnpike in Broward County. Hibbert was driving a 2006 Lexus when his vehicle was suddenly struck on the left side by a tractor-trailer. The […] Read More

FMCSA Shuts Down Florida Trucking Company Following Federal Investigation

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on October 31, 2014October 30, 2023 in Truck Accidents

The Department of Transportations Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered Kens Trucking, LLC in Florida to immediately shut down following widespread safety violations. On Sept. 18, the FMCSA published a news release stating that a federal investigation had revealed persistent violation of critical safety regulations. The company was declared a hazard to public […] Read More

Series of Fatigued Truck Driving Accidents Lead to Scrutiny of Industry

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on October 3, 2014November 1, 2023 in Truck Accidents

A number of high-profile large truck accident s caused by driver fatigue are leading to serious scrutiny of the trucking industry and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations regulation of truck driving hours. Less than one week ago, a truck driver heading northbound on Interstate 35 in Davis, Oklahoma crashed into a school bus carrying […] Read More

Bicyclist Dies after Being Hit by Garbage Truck in Boynton Beach

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on August 15, 2014October 27, 2023 in Truck Accidents

On Thursday morning, Jesus Frias of West Boynton was killed when his bicycle was hit by a garbage truck near Lawrence Road and Old Boynton Beach Boulevard. Frias was riding south on Lawrence Road and approaching Kamena Court when the garbage truck turned right from westbound Kamena Court onto northbound Lawrence Road. The bicycle struck […] Read More

Comedian Tracy Morgan is Suing Walmart After Fatal Truck Accident

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on July 14, 2014October 30, 2023 in Truck Accidents

In late June, comedian Tracy Morgan was involved in a truck accident that left him seriously injured and killed one of his friends. Morgan is now suing Walmart and alleging that their drivers negligence was the cause of the crash. According to reports, Kevin Roper, the driver of the truck, was traveling 20 miles per […] Read More

Are More Truck Drivers Getting Behind the Wheel While Fatigued?

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on June 27, 2014November 1, 2023 in Truck Accidents

Drowsy driving was brought into the spotlight following a serious truck accident that involved comedian Tracy Morgan and led to the death his longtime friend. As more information about the accident arises, many are questioning what can be done about fatigued truck drivers. According to federal officials, drowsy driving is the leading cause of crashes […] Read More

Truck Safety Coalition

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on September 6, 2013December 7, 2022 in Truck Accidents

The Truck Safety Coalition was formed as a survivor’s network and an educational resource for victims of trucking accidents and the trucking industry as a whole. Formed in partnership with the Parents Against Tired Truckers (P.A.T.T.) and the Citizens for Reliable And Safe Highways Foundation (CRASH), the Truck Safety Coalition is an ally for survivors […] Read More

Ambulance Accidents

Posted on behalf of Gordon & Partners on August 21, 2013October 27, 2023 in Truck Accidents

Ambulances are dispatched in emergency situations, and it is vital that they reach their destination in time to save those who called for help. However, when ambulance drivers behave recklessly to make it to their call, other lives can be lost as they blow through intersections or ignore traffic signs. The Fire Protection Research Foundation […] Read More

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