Truck Accidents Archives

Types of Commercial Driver’s Licenses in Florida

August 30, 2022 | Sagi Shaked | Truck Accidents

Driving a commercial motor vehicle requires a high level of skills, experience, knowledge, and physical abilities, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Therefore, an individual must obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to operate semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, big rigs, and other commercial vehicles. Additionally, truck drivers are held to a higher...

How Long Does it Take to Settle an 18-Wheeler Accident Case in Miami, Fl?

August 17, 2022 | Sagi Shaked | Truck Accidents

A car accident with another car or passenger vehicle can be harrowing enough. A car accident involving a massive 18-wheeler can be downright terrifying and can result in extremely serious injuries. Was the accident your fault? If not, you could be entitled to receive compensation. How long could that process take? It depends. An...

Where Are the 4 Blind Spots on an 18-Wheeler?

July 8, 2022 | Sagi Shaked | Truck Accidents

It is easy to underestimate exactly how large tractor-trailers are. Tractor-trailers are roughly 50 feet long and 8.5 feet wide. Also, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), tractor-trailers can weigh up to 30 times as much as a passenger vehicle. In short, 18-wheelers are big, long, and dangerous. What adds to...

How Fast Can Commercial Trucks Safely Travel on Florida Highways?

June 21, 2022 | Sagi Shaked | Truck Accidents

A fast-moving commercial truck can be an alarming sight. From two-lane highways to hurricane-season weather, driving conditions in Florida leave plenty of opportunities for a driver to be concerned about the speed of a commercial truck sharing the road with smaller vehicles. Safe truck speeds are regulated by Florida law, but the speed limit...

4 Things You Didn’t Know About Semi Trucks

June 2, 2022 | Sagi Shaked | Truck Accidents

Semi-trucks are familiar fixtures on Miami highways, transporting goods from the ports across the country. Although they may seem like gentle giants, semi-trucks can cause significant damage in a vehicle collision. Aside from a few myths in popular movies like Smokey and the Bandit, many people don’t know much about tractor-trailers. Learning more about...

How Much Does a Semi-Truck Weigh?

May 30, 2022 | Sagi Shaked | Truck Accidents

Semi-trucks are an essential component of our supply chain in the United States. Commercial trucks are an effective means of transporting goods while keeping costs low. However, these large vehicles can cause catastrophic accidents, which result in traffic deaths and traumatic injuries. The weight of semi-trucks is one of the factors in the severity...

Florida Truck Lane Restrictions

March 18, 2022 | Sagi Shaked | Truck Accidents

Lawmakers in Florida have enacted truck lane restrictions to minimize the amount of time a large truck occupies specific traffic lanes. The goal is to reduce truck accidents in Miami and throughout the state. You have probably shared the road with a semi-truck as you drive in and around Miami. Commercial trucks travel through...

Do I Need to File a Police Report After a Miami Truck Accident?

February 25, 2022 | Sagi Shaked | Truck Accidents

Florida law requires you to report a Miami truck accident if the accident meets specific criteria. However, because you could sustain injuries that you might not be aware of immediately following a truck accident, it is generally wise to call the police to report the crash and allow them to file a police report....

Commercial Trucking Insurance for Florida’s Trucking Carriers, Operators

February 1, 2019 | Sagi Shaked | Truck Accidents

In busy cities like Miami, Florida our daily lives move quickly. We don’t often think that an accident can occur in the blink of an eye, and that we may not be prepared for the outcome. That’s what insurance policies are in place for. In our car insurance, motorcycle insurance, and health insurance write-ups we’ve given our readers...