Category: Truck Accidents
What Compensation is Available in 2022 After a Vehicle Accident?
March 8, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck AccidentsFlorida has some of the worst car accident statistics in the nation. Accidents happen when drivers are negligent, and when drivers are on the roads in unsafe vehicles. What compensation may they recover after an accident?
Fort Myers Truck Accident Attorney Assists Victims Injured by Cargo Tank Rollovers
February 17, 2022 | Category: Truck AccidentsAccording to the Federal Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), approximately 1,300 cargo tank rollovers occur in the United States every year. When cargo tanks rollover, the accidents can be catastrophic for anyone near the truck and the cargo tank drivers.
Fort Myers Accident Attorney Says 2021 Lee County Traffic Deaths in Triple Figures
February 10, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Bike Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Truck Accidents2021 was one of the deadliest years since 2017 for Lee County, Florida. What should you do if you have an accident?
Wide Turns: How They Cause Truck Accidents
January 19, 2022 | Category: Truck AccidentsLarge trucks frequently need to make wide turns at intersections. Due to their size, tractor-trailers, box trucks, garbage trucks and other large commercial trucks often cannot make turns in a single lane like ordinary cars, pickups and SUVs. Unfortunately, wide turns often result in collisions with other vehicles. In this article, Fort Myers accident lawyer Randall L. Spivey explains why.
How Do Truck Accidents Differ from Car Crashes?
January 12, 2022 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Truck AccidentsIf you have been seriously injured in a truck accident, recovering your losses will include steps that differ from filing an insurance claim after a car crash. Truck accidents differ from car crashes in several important ways, and as a result, it is important to hire an experienced Fort Myers accident attorney who can help you seek the financial compensation you deserve.
How to Avoid Accidents During the Busy 2021-2022 SW Florida Holiday Season
December 13, 2021 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsIt is expected that this holiday season will be a busy one for merchants and that accidents involving cars, motorcycles, trucks, bicycles, and pedestrians will increase. Here are some safety tips to make this a safe holiday season.
What Are Accident Liability Claims?
November 30, 2021 | Category: Automobile Accidents, DUI Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck AccidentsWhen a person is injured or tragically dies in a vehicle accident, it can devastate the victim and his or her family. Vehicle accidents can cause financial burdens including staggering medical bills, lost wages, emotional stress, and financial stress.
The Climbing Rate of Wrong-Way Crashes
November 26, 2021 | Category: Automobile Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful DeathThe AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA) identified an area of concern: a sharp increase in deaths caused by wrong-way drivers. Wrong-way accident fatalities leave families with devastating losses.
Truck Accidents Caused by Speeding
November 3, 2021 | Category: Truck AccidentsNational studies show that speeding while driving a large truck, such as an 18-wheeler, can cause serious injury, even death, to others on the road.
Wide Truck Turns Can Cause Accidents
September 1, 2021 | Category: Truck AccidentsFlorida’s I-95 ranks number two and US-1 ranks number five in a list of the 10 most dangerous roads in the U.S. Some of these accidents involve truck drivers causing wide-turn accidents.