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Did You Know?    
 
 
A Driver May Be On Duty For More Than 14 Hours.
A driver may remain on duty for more than 14 hours; however, the driver cannot drive a CMV after the 14th hour after coming on duty. Also, the additional on-duty time will reduce on-duty time available under the 60/70-hour time limit.

 


Truck accidents are common on Florida's hectic streets, avenues, and highways. An estimated 5,000 people die as a result of truck accidents and collisions in the United States.

 
Large Truck Involvement in Fatal Crashes    
 
 
Information on large truck traffic fatalities in Florida
Total Vehicles Involved in Fatal Crashes 4,432
Large Trucks Involved in Fatal Crashes 343
Percentage of Total Vehicles 7.7
Percentage of U.S.Total for Large Truck 7.3

Source: National Center for Statistics and Analysis
 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 6.3 million traffic accidents were reported by the police in 2003, in which more than 41,000 individuals were killed and approximately 3.2 million people were injured.

 
Florida Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Jury awards Florida man $200,000 in uninsured motorist car accident (12/31/1997)
Car Accident - Plaintiff filed suit, pursuant to his uninsured motorist coverage, to recover damages for injuries sustained in a car accident. Numerous medical experts testified that plaintiff sustained a herniated cervical disc, a permanent injury,
96-1463
 

Florida Truck Accident Lawyers can help you with all legal matters concerning truck accidents and automobile accidents. Whether you have been charged with vehicular manslaughter or have been the victim of an auto-insurance scam, you can find help. To locate Truck Accident Lawyers nationwide click here. Our lawyers are willing and able to assist you with any and all litigation you wish to pursue if you or anyone you know has been the victim of a truck accident.

When truck drivers fail to take the necessary precautions to avoid trucking accidents, they needlessly endanger the lives of people who ride in smaller vehicles.

If you have been a victim of a truck accident, you do not need to suffer. Our attorneys can help you with filing a lawsuit so that you can receive compensation for your injuries and help pay for your medical bills.

Common causes of Truck Accidents:

  • DUI / DWI
  • Driver Fatigue
  • Truck Overturns
  • Backing
  • Vehicle Collisions
  • Transporting Equipment with Trailers
  • Overloaded Trucks or Trailers
  • Loads That Shift Weight

Contact our lawyer now If you have experienced personal injuries or substantial income loss as a result of a truck accident in Florida. Our lawyers are here to give you a free case review and to fight for you in court.

 


 
Florida Audio & Video    
 
  Morning Edition Returns: Accident Prone
Audio, RM, 44 Kbps, , 10/30/2003

In a just a few months on the job, an Arkansas truck driver ran into a dumpster, some concrete poles, and another truck.
Source: National Public Radio
 
 
Florida External Sites    
 
 

NASD: Arrive Alive
Most of you heard or read about this South Florida accident. ... As truck drivers, we have a responsibility to avoid all accidents, even those that e
NASD: An Analysis of Agricultural Accidents in Florida
An Analysis of Agricultural Accidents in Florida for 1991 ... Andres Orta, employee of Landscaping Associates, was killed on the job in a truck accid

 


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ORNL Part of Team to Keep Trucks on Wheels
ORNL Part of Team to Keep Trucks on Wheels

OAK RIDGE, Tenn., March 25, 1999 — Thousands of accidents involving truck roll...

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Bush Promises Thorough Probe Of Afghan Truck Crash
Bush Promises Thorough Probe Of Afghan Truck Crash

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2006 -- U.S. President George W. Bush today promise...

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FMCSA Establishes First Ever Training Requirements For Double, Triple Truck Operators, Driver-Instructors
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the first ever minimum training require...
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Truck Accident Lawyers.com Terms

 


Today's Terms

Tandem Axle (Tandems)

Definition:
Pair of axles and associated suspension usually located close together.

Yard Jockey

Definition:
Person who operates a yard tractor.

Sliding Tandem (Slider)

Definition:
Mechanism that allows a tandem axle suspension to be moved back and forth at the rear of a semitrailer, for the purpose of adjusting the distribution of weight between the axles and fifth wheel.

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Truck Accident Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Truck Accidents:
  • DUI / DWI
  • Driver Fatigue
  • Truck Overturns
  • Backing

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Florida Truck-Accident Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Truck-Accident attorney you should contact our Truck-Accident Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Apopka
  • Boca Raton
  • Boynton Beach
  • Brandon
  • Clermont
  • Daytona Beach
  • Deltona
  • Dunedin
  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Gainesville
  • Hallandale
  • Hialeah
  • Hollywood
  • Jacksonville
  • Key West
  • Kissimmee
  • Lake Wales
  • Lake Worth
  • Lutz
  • Melbourne
  • Miami
  • Miami Beach
  • Middleburg
  • North Miami Beach
  • Opa Locka
  • Orange Park
  • Orlando
  • Ormond Beach
  • Oviedo
  • Palm Harbor
  • Panama City
  • Pensacola
  • Pompano Beach
  • Port Richey
  • Riverview
  • Tallahassee
  • Tampa
  • Valrico
  • West Palm Beach
  • Winter Park
  • Winter Springs
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