According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic, 75 percent of all trucking accidents are caused by the driver of a passenger automobile. Many of these accidents occur while passing a semi truck, as many motorists do not use the proper techniques when doing so. Here are some tips you can use to ensure your safety […]
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Orlando Truck Accident Attorney Expert Weighs In Trucking accidents are more likely to cause serious injury or death, yet many can be avoided by taking a few simple precautions beforehand. Here are the five most common types of trucking injuries motorists are likely to encounter. 1. Improper Loading A semi truck that is poorly loaded
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How does the Florida Statute of Limitations and Discovery Rule Apply To Your Case? A “statute of limitations” is a law that sets a time limit for a victim to sue someone for damages. Every state has different statutes of limitations for different types of accidents, and these laws may vary based on the age
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Taking Notes After an Accident Can Be Critical to the Success of Your Personal Injury Claim When you are involved in a car accident that was not your fault, it is easy to become confused and fail to take the steps that are necessary to preserve the evidence. This failure can become a serious problem
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The goal in any personal injury lawsuit is to obtain a reasonable sum of money in order to make you whole again. Determining what this amount is can be difficult, and figures may even vary widely between people with similar injuries. The following criteria can guide you in figuring out what vehicle accident personal injury
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If you, a loved one or family member has been injured in a Florida car accident, or semi truck collision it may be necessary to file a personal injury lawsuit, or claim in order to obtain the compensation required to fully compensate you for your injuries. In order to win your case it is necessary
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When large truck drivers fail to maintain their vehicles, tragedy can result. While it is important for car owners to consider maintenance, it is critically important that the owners and operators of large trucks that are constantly on the road pay close attention to their maintenance and inspection schedules and fix any problems immediately. Maintenance
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For those who are injured in an accident with an 18 wheeler, an important question immediately arises: who is responsible? The obvious answer would seem to be the driver, but there may many other possible avenues to explore on why a large truck crash occurred. A truck accident case is unlike a typical car accident
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It is hard to imagine a more dangerous vehicle on the road than a speeding semi truck. Speed contributes to many accidents, but when truckers speed the results are often disastrous, and fatal. How Many Truck Accidents Involve Excessive Speed? Large trucks are defined as those with a gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000
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When a victim is injured in a trucking accident, it may be difficult to know exactly who is liable for the damages. Truck accidents are complicated because there are so many potential avenues of liability. Companies often set up their corporate structure in a manner to avoid being held accountable to the truckers who drive
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