Truck driver fatigue is a leading cause of truck accidents. As many as 13 percent of commercial truck drivers are fatigued at the time of a crash, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)’s Large Truck Crash Causation Study. The FMCSA notes that truck driver fatigue can result from inadequate sleep, lengthy hours …
All Types of Truck Accidents Can Injure You
Florida was one of the top 10 states in the United States for the number of fatal truck accidents occurring on its roads from 2014 to 2016, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Unfortunately, trucks are involved in 2.4 percent of all car accidents. Trucks, however, do a disproportionate amount of damage …
Speeding Is a Factor in 17 Percent of All Fatal Accidents
Every day you get in the car, chances are you will encounter a speeding driver during your trip. Speeding has become so commonplace that most of the time we don’t even give a second thought to someone that is traveling above the speed limit. But speeding is one of the most dangerous habits on the …
Mechanical Failure as a Cause of Truck Accidents
How many truck accidents are caused by mechanical failure? It’s difficult to get an exact count, but according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)’s Large Truck Crash Causation Study, 10 percent of all truck accidents are caused by the vehicle itself (that is, not by the driver’s actions or the environment, such as …
How Long After a Car Accident Can You File an Injury Claim?
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) estimates 41 percent of traffic collisions result in one or more injuries for drivers and passengers involved. Florida is a so-called no-fault insurance state, in which all drivers must carry their own mandatory personal injury protection (PIP) policy to recover damages. In some accidents, however, …
Head-On Collisions Cause Deadly Injuries
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 25 percent of all crashes between motor vehicles across the United States are head-on collisions, the second most common type of collision. Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous of all crashes, especially at high speeds when the impact can cause severe injuries and …
Where Do Broadside Collisions Most Commonly Occur?
When the front end of a motor vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle, a broadside collision has occurred. Sometimes referred to as T-bone or angle collisions, broadside collisions are among the most dangerous and deadly of all auto crashes. The drivers and occupants of the vehicle hit on its side often lack the …
What Is Wrongful Death, and How Can Loved Ones Recover From It?
According to the Centers for Disease Control, accidents are the third leading cause of death in the United States. In 2017, 169,936 people died from unintentional injuries. While some accidents are unavoidable, far too many tragedies occur as a result of someone’s negligence. The death of a loved one can leave surviving family members with …
Top Road Dangers That Cause Accidents
Car Accidents are Dangerous, Knowing What Causes Them Can Keep You Safe Whether shuffling kids to school, running errands or going to work, driving is part of everyday life. Even though you have a clean record of safe driving, unforeseen obstacles could cause a severe car accident that could endanger you and your family. From …