Category: Truck Accident

Semi-trucks are vehicles that have the potential to inflict a catastrophic amount of damage should they collide with another vehicle. The sheer size and weight of these vehicles allow them to not only crush cars with ease but also cover the entirety of a road in destruction. This is bad enough but these vehicles are […]

Each year, thousands of people die in large commercial truck accidents. In 2019, there were 4,119 fatalities as a result of these crashes. 67% of all fatalities were occupants of passenger vehicles, while 16% were truck occupants. The remaining 17% were vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. These accidents can be devastating, […]

Truck accidents caused by poor weather, such as fog and rain can cause devastating accidents that result in life-changing injuries. Commercial vehicles can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded, meaning that the impact of a large truck on a much smaller passenger car, often only weighing a few thousand pounds, is astronomical, causing […]

The world has changed greatly because of COVID-19. With the United States in lockdown for months on end and mask mandates required almost everywhere, many people are staying in their homes even past the end of lockdown to prevent themselves (and protect others) from getting COVID-19. 169 million people in the United States have received […]

Truck drivers, their employers, and other members of the industry have strict rules and regulations to follow in order to keep the roads safe. When they’re negligent, their violations lead to avoidable catastrophic injuries and deaths.  In fact, Florida is among the top 10 states with the most fatal truck accidents. Since several parties are […]

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, overall traffic fatalities are becoming less frequent. However, that is no thanks to truck accidents. The NHTSA predicts an increase in truck accident deaths despite the overall decrease. When truck accidents aren’t deadly, they’re often still incredibly damaging. To complicate matters, survivors don’t often have a simple […]

By: Heath C. Murphy + – Personal Injury Collectively, semi-trucks travel about 140 billion miles per year, delivering goods in the United States. One-third of all U.S. semi trucks are registered in Florida, Texas, and California. Obviously, semi trucks are a necessary component of the economy, but when trucks are involved in accidents, the results […]

By: Heath C. Murphy + – Personal Injury The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration[1] conducted a study which attempted to quantify all causes of trucking accidents.[1] There were more than 112,000 people injured in trucking accidents in 2011 with nearly 4,000 fatalities. The FMCSA sought to analyze the causes of trucking accidents and reached some […]

Collectively, semi-trucks travel about 140 billion miles per year delivering goods in the United States. One-third of all U.S. semi trucks are registered in Florida, Texas and California. Obviously, semi trucks are a necessary component of the economy, but when trucks are involved in accidents the results can be catastrophic. It is always important to […]