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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 […]

  It’s fun to ride motorcycles, but it has its risks, even for the most responsible riders. As the smallest vehicles on the road, motorcycles cut a low profile. Drivers of other, larger vehicles motorists often fail to see motorcyclists until it’s too late. And, in an accident, riders have no protection from impacts with […]

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 […]

Florida lawmakers joined the ranks of many other states in making it illegal to text and drive. Among the provisions included in this law, signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during the 2019 legislative session, are provisions which make it illegal to use handheld communication devices in school zones. Lawmakers made this change to show […]