Trucking Accidents

Were you contacted by a trucking company’s insurance after an accident in Florida? Learn the right steps to protect your rights and avoid costly mistakes.

Side underride guards can reduce truck accident severity, but do they affect liability in Florida? Learn how new safety tech could influence your case.

Discover the legal obligations of motor carriers, including driver supervision, compliance, responsibilities, and the consequences of non-compliance.

Discover whether commercial motor carriers have a legal duty to train their drivers. Explore regulations, liability concerns, and industry best practices.

Discover the records a trucking company must keep in a Driver Qualification File (DQF) to comply with FMCSA regulations.

Under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), trucking companies are legally obligated to hire qualified and safe drivers. Specifically, FMCSR Sections 391.21 and 391.23 outline requirements regarding the application process and background checks for commercial drivers. Failure to adhere to these regulations can result in liability for the trucking company if an unqualified driver causes an accident. Overview...

Learn the importance of preserving evidence after a trucking collision and how a preservation letter ensures critical data is protected for a legal case.

Explore the risks of careless semi-truck drivers making wide turns, including property damage and potential injuries, and learn how to stay safe.

Technology makes our roads safer. We'll explore how technology can be used to reduce trucking collisions caused by speeding.

A collision with a commercial truck can be catastrophic. These are some tips for avoiding rear-end collisions with commercial trucks.