Many in Florida would agree that it is through the hard work of semi-truck drivers that our economy keeps going. We depend on truckers to deliver goods across the country so we can see the items we want on store shelves. However, some truckers take risks in doing so,...
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Should you accept insurance companies’ offer after car accidents?
Many Florida car accidents will only result in minor damage and/or minor injuries, but even those accidents can create inconveniences that people would rather not deal with if they can avoid it. However, many car accidents do result in significant damage to the...
What happens when teen drivers are distracted
Distracted driving is anything the driver does besides driving when they are behind the wheel of the car. Whether it is eating a sandwich, brushing hair, adjusting mirrors, texting, or picking out music to play, these are all forms of distraction that can raise the...
Auto accident dangers rising for Floridians in wheelchairs
Auto accidents can happen at any time in Florida with people suffering catastrophic injuries and death. While anyone who takes to the road in any capacity is vulnerable, some are at greater risk than others. This includes children, the elderly and handicapped people....
What to expect after a car accident
Accidents can happen in a split second, but the aftereffects, in terms of injury trauma, healing, rehabilitation, or coping with loss, can last a lifetime. Florida drivers should be aware of what steps to take after the accident has occurred, as well as what laws are...
Eighteen-year-old arrested after leaving scene of fatal accident
One of the crucial problems in assessing liability for pedestrian accidents is the fact that the vehicle driver frequently leaves the scene of the accident and travels far enough that arrest and identification are often very difficult. The opposite outcome occurred...
Truck driver negligence may cause serious accidents
If you were involved in an accident involving a commercial truck, truck driver negligence likely caused or contributed to the accident. Operating a commercial truck requires specialized training and licensure, as commercial trucks can be more difficult to control than...
An insurer may not have your best interests in mind after a crash
Motor vehicle insurance is an important responsibility that Florida drivers must maintain when they own cars, trucks, and other automobiles. A motor vehicle insurance policy protects a driver from claims if they are involved in accidents and may compensate them if...
Polk County multi-vehicle crash kills one
Wrong-way driving appears to have caused a collision of a passenger car with two semi-trucks in Lakeland last Friday. The multi-vehicle accident occurred just after 7 a.m. on U.S Highway 98, north of Lakeland Acres Road. Aaron Michael Russ, 28, was headed southbound...
Truckers may be especially prone to drowsy driving
It is not unusual to see semi-trucks in Lakeland, especially Publix trucks and Amazon trucks. Those who drive semi-trucks provide a valuable service that is essential to the economy not just in Florida, but across the nation. However, semi-truck drivers are prone to...