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For most Florida residents, driving is an everyday occurrence. Florida is also a popular vacation destination, welcoming nearly 113 million visitors in 2016. That means there are lots of people driving on unfamiliar roads. For several years, Florida has appeared at or near the top of the list for the worst state in the country […]

People analyze all kinds of statistics relating to car accidents. What kind of car? How old was the driver? And, what was the cause of the accident? It’s easy to get caught up in the statistics, but they are more than just numbers. They represent disaster, pain, and personal loss, and much of it is […]

People hear the term sideswipe collision and picture a relatively minor accident. In reality, much of the time, a sideswipe is anything but inconsequential. Sideswipes can cause significant property damage, of course. But worse, they can cause either driver to lose control, leading to secondary collisions, rollovers, and similar catastrophic events. Make no mistake: sideswipe […]

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 […]

Thanks to the constant sunshine and wide open roads, motorcycling is a popular activity in Florida. Likewise, road rash injuries are extremely common. These skin abrasions can be very painful and require immediate medical attention to prevent infection. Still, some go on to develop permanent scarring and long-term complications from these wounds. If you’ve sustained […]