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Most people never drive semi-trucks, and for a good reason, due to their sheer size. Semi-trucks can stretch as far as 80 feet and weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Driving this type of vehicle requires preparation and training. Truck drivers must have additional time and space to make turns and come to a complete stop. […]

Rear-end collisions rank among the most common car accidents in the United States. They can happen at any speed, from two cars tapping in heavy traffic to violent collisions between a speeding car and a stopped one. It will be no surprise to hear that high-speed rear-end collisions frequently result in catastrophic injuries and fatalities. […]

Mechanical Failure Truck Accidents Truck failures are common in Florida and across the United States, causing devastating accidents. Trucks in Florida were involved in a total of 996 injury-causing accidents in 2017, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). In roughly 23 percent of these accidents, the injuries were classified […]

When you think of a large truck accident, you might envision a big rig careening out of control on a Florida highway. Dump trucks and garbage trucks cause serious accidents and catastrophic injuries as well. You might not think about that scenario, but people who have been injured should review their legal options with a […]

  Recently, CBS News released footage showing the instant that a semi-truck bumped a passenger vehicle and then veered into oncoming traffic and struck a van head-on. The van was carrying a church group from Louisiana to Disney World. Sadly, five children in the van were pronounced dead, as well as the driver of the semi-truck and […]

Despite never-ending and ever-changing federal and state regulations, the trucking industry in Florida is alive and well.  As an Orlando-based law firm with a particular focus on traffic and commercial transportation accidents, we understand the complex regulations surrounding commercial motor vehicles and the risks they often present on the road.  If you or a loved […]

Road rash is a skin abrasion caused by friction when the skin scrapes against a rough surface, like pavement, during a fall or accident. Common in motorcycle, bicycle, and car accidents, road rash can be painful and prone to infection if not properly cleaned and treated. Thanks to the constant sunshine and wide open roads, […]

With 21,646,155 residents, Florida is the third most populated state. Every day 17 million drivers take to the state’s roads and highways. With such a large number of vehicles on the road, accidents are bound to happen. Some of those will involve reckless driving. Under Florida law, any person who gets behind the wheel of […]

A car accident can be a scary experience. In addition to physical injuries, a serious motor vehicle accident can cause emotional trauma. It’s not uncommon for people who have been in an auto accident to report feelings of anxiety, fear, and an inability to stop thinking about the accident. In many cases, these symptoms go […]

We see and hear of accidents every day but we never expect to find ourselves involved in a car accident. Nothing ruins your day more than finding yourself in a car accident. It can ruin your car and it can leave you with injuries. Cars crowd central Florida roads. There are many visitors to the […]