Dangers of Overloaded Trucks in Miami, FL
January 5, 2023 | Sagi Shaked | Truck Accidents
Federal and state laws govern how much weight a commercial truck can carry. The weight limits are designed to reduce the dangers of overloaded trucks in Miami. Overloaded trucks can cause an increased risk of truck accidents. Federal law mandates the maximum weight limits for trucks using the National System of Interstate and Defense...
Read moreWhat Are My Options After an Accident With a USPS Mail Truck in Miami, FL?
November 27, 2022 | Sagi Shaked | Truck Accidents
You see mail trucks everywhere throughout Miami. Over 75,000 mail carriers work for the United States Postal Service (USPS). They deliver millions of pieces of mail each day. Unfortunately, thousands of USPS mail trucks are involved in traffic accidents yearly. In a recent year, more than 29,000 USPS vehicles were involved in traffic accidents....
Read moreWhat Does it Mean for a Truck to Jackknife?
November 6, 2022 | Sagi Shaked | Truck Accidents
The population of Miami-Dade county is closing in on 2.8 million people and is growing steadily. A large population means an excess of vehicles on Miami’s streets and highways. Unfortunately, this translates into frequent car accidents and truck accidents. Truck accidents can be extremely dangerous, especially in a case involving a jackknife. What Does...
Read moreTypes 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...
Read moreHow 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...
Read moreWhere 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...
Read moreHow 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...
Read more4 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...
Read moreHow 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...
Read moreFlorida 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...
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