Many residents of South Florida are unaware that the port of Miami, a.k.a. PortMiami, is a major international commercial shipping hub. Sometimes referred to as “the Cargo Gateway of the Americas,” PortMiami is recognized as one of the key logistical…
Truck accidents can be horrific, as evidenced by the fact that around 150,000 people are injured annually in these crashes, and about 5,000 people are killed. The data also shows that the greatest danger is to those who are not…
If you have been in a truck accident in Florida, you may be thinking about trying to get a settlement from the truck company that was involved. This is money that will be paid out to you if you choose…
Tractor-trailer trucks demand even more concentration from their drivers. The size and weight of the trucks mean that they require additional time and distance to come to a stop and have difficulty slowing quickly from the high speeds common on…
Commercial tractor-trailers have proven their utility in our modern economy. We rely on them daily to bring in goods to market and export our products to consumers both regionally and in another states. The usefulness of semi-trucks has ensured that…
Most of us have seen the results of commercial tractor-trailer accidents at one point or another. Perhaps you have even been late for work or some other important event due to a jack-knifed big rig snarling traffic for miles. Or…
A Jacksonville, Florida, resident was killed on Sept. 24 after the tow truck he was driving was hit by a tractor-trailer. According to reports, the truck accident happened around 11:45 p.m. between Cecil Commerce Center Parkway and US 301 on…
If you are a Florida motorist injured after a collision with a commercial tractor-trailer, there are several things you need to know. Under Florida law, an immediate investigation by police and other authorities will commence. Florida state statutes provide certain…
Taking the city bus isn’t something that most people would expect to land them in the hospital, but that was the outcome of a ride on the Jacksonville Traffic Authority bus passengers last month when the bus was slammed into…