Truck Accidents — Page 2

Miami big rig accidents cause catastrophic injuries and devastating losses, usually to the people in passenger vehicles. These extremely heavy, large vehicles often travel on interstates at speeds of 70 mph or faster. Each year, the NHTSA reports large truck accident statistics. Sadly, each report shows similar results. Occupants of other vehicles sustain over 70%…

Truck accidents include some of the most horrific vehicle crashes imaginable. Because of the devastating power of a truck’s momentum, Miami truck accident settlement values tend to be high. Nevertheless, no meaningful average can be formulated because settlement values vary on a case-by-case basis. Following are some of the most important factors.  Components of a…

Due to their large size and weight, commercial trucks are often the most dangerous vehicles on Florida roadways. Despite state and federal regulations that require truckers to engage in safe driving, trucks continue to cause thousands of truck accidents and fatalities yearly. If you commute around Miami, you’ll understand the city’s traffic. Whenever you see…

More than 13 million semi-trucks roll down US highways and interstates every day. These trucks can weigh as much as twenty times the weight of normal cars, and accidents with them can be devastating. Many accidents with semi-trucks happen when cars wind up in their blind spots. So where are the blind spots on a…

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 Highways….

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. Many…

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 It…

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 standard…

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 experienced…

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 the…