Statistics show that riding the school bus is the safest way for children to get to school. School bus safety has again been in the spotlight after the National Transportation Safety Board addressed the question of seat belts on school buses. This latest discussion regarding school bus accidents and seat belts was linked to a […]
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Driver Distractions, Don’t Become A Statistic
Doug / 07-10-2013 / Auto Accidents
According to a 2007 Harvard study, Americans will spend approximately 101 minutes per day behind the wheel. When you do the math, that means that over 7% of your life is spent driving. Given that percentage, it’s not surprising that many of us get a little blasé about our driving habits and allow distractions to […]
5 Things Not to Say to your Insurance Company
Doug / 06-26-2013 / Auto Accidents
There have been a slew of car accidents blocking the Orlando roadways this morning, and this reminds us that if you’re unfortunate to be in one of those accidents, there are some things you need to avoid saying when you file your insurance claim. First things first, it’s important that you never lie to your […]
Despite Decades of Effort from NTSB, Driver Fatigue Still an Issue
Doug / 07-27-2012 / Auto Accidents
It was just after midnight last month when a semi driver did not stop in a construction zone on Interstate 4, crashing into a Florida Highway Patrol trooper’s cruiser. The 35-year-old truck driver was cited for careless driving, and while troopers did not say how he missed numerous signs, tow truck operator Brian Harris told […]
What You Need to Know About Commercial Truck Accidents
Doug / 02-01-2012 / Auto Accidents
Truck accidents are responsible for thousands of deaths each year in the United States. The legal issues surrounding a truck accident differ from typical car accidents, so if you or a loved one are involved in one, you will want to consult an attorney who has experience. If you are not at fault in the […]
What To Do if You Are Involved in a Truck Accident
Doug / 01-18-2012 / Auto Accidents
Fortunately, most drivers will never be involved in a collision involving a bus or a semi-truck. However, it is important to be prepared in the event that you are involved in a truck accident. Safety comes first, obviously. Any and all injuries need to be addressed immediately. It is also important that you protect your […]
One Killed and Four Injured in Florida Truck Accident
Doug / 01-13-2012 / Auto Accidents
The Florida Highway Patrol shut down I-95 after a chemical truck accident on December 29, 2011, according to sources. The driver of the truck, 66-year-old Francis Trammell of Neptune Beach, died in the crash. The chemical truck that Trammell was driving ran into the back of a logging truck, according to Sgt. Kim Montes of […]
Man Pinned Underneath Semi Truck in Orlando
Doug / 01-09-2012 / Car Accident
Orange County firefighters rescued a man pinned under a tractor-trailer on December 30, according to sources. The truck accident occurred when the man ran his Kia into the back of the truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The accident occurred at the intersection of Orange Blossom Train and Robinson Street in Zellwood. The victim […]
Texas A&M Football Player from Jacksonville Killed in Truck Accident
Doug / 01-06-2012 / Car Accident
A senior at Texas A&M from Jacksonville died after a car accident on December 22, according to JacksonvilleProgress.com. Joseph Villavisencio, 22, was a senior on the Texas A&M football team. He was driving in Texas when he swerved to avoid a buzzard and collided head-on with a semi-truck. “The driver over-corrected, causing him to cross […]
Son Of PGA Golfer Nearly Killed In Florida Truck Accident
Doug / 12-12-2011 / Car Accident
27-year-old Devon Quigley, son of PGA golfer Dana Quigley, remains in critical condition following a truck accident, according to sources. Quigley was returning from a birthday party when his BMW collided with a semi truck and he suffered serious injuries. “The doctors here didn’t think Devon was going to make it through the first night […]
Bicyclist Hit by Truck Faces Multiple Surgeries, Files Lawsuit
Doug / 04-21-2011 / Truck Accident
According to The Tennessean, a Brentwood bicyclist has filed a lawsuit against a Franklin construction company and its truck driver after a near-fatal collision. Michael Montgomery, 58, filed a suit in Williamson County Circuit Court naming Civil Constructors Inc. and Curtis Tipton and Citicapital Commercial Leasing Corp as defendants. Montgomery alleges Tipton negligently and recklessly […]
Two Truck Accidents Leave Drivers Injured, One Dead
Doug / 04-19-2011 / Truck Accident
According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, one person has died after a multi-car accident involving a semi-truck. Colorado State Patrol responded to the accident at mile marker 189, north of Castle Pines, on I-25. Four vehicles were involved in the accident including a semi-trailer. The semi-truck started experiencing mechanical problems and the driver attempted to […]
Jury Awards New Philly Man $375K in Truck Accident Case
Doug / 04-14-2011 / Truck Accident
According to the Republican Herald, a Schuylkill County jury has awarded a New Philadelphia man $375,000 against Koppenheffer & Sons Trucking Co. Inc, and Jeffrey W. Rear. The Judge who presided over the trial, Domalakes, must reduce the award to the plaintiff by 25 percent because the jury found that his own negligence contributed to […]
Cargo Transporters Sued Over Fatal Truck Accident
Doug / 04-12-2011 / Truck Accident
According to Digital Journal, a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Cargo Transporters, Inc. and its driver. According to the complaint, King W. Mungai suffered injuries when his Toyota Corolla collided with a tractor trailer on Route 301. The College of Southern Maryland student died as a result of his injuries, despite being treated […]
Truck Accident Safety Recommendations Proposed
Doug / 03-06-2009 / Truck Accident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has proposed new safety recommendations based on the study of two truck accidents involving trailers carrying acetylene cylinders. One was in Louisiana in 2007 and the second in Colorado in 2008. It was discovered that in both accidents the acetylene cylinders were insufficiently secured and were thrown from their […]
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