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6 Top Causes of Commercial Vehicle Accidents and How to Avoid Them

6 Top Causes of Commercial Vehicle Accidents and How to Avoid Them

Did you know that the top 6 causes of commercial vehicle accidents are, in many cases, preventable? It’s sad, but true. If you spend time on Florida’s roads, you are familiar with the fear of driving around semi-trucks. Why are these trucks so scary, and what makes them, and their drivers, so dangerous? What are the ...
Hiring A Lawyer When You’ve Been in A Commercial Vehicle Accident

Hiring A Lawyer When You’ve Been in A Commercial Vehicle Accident

Have you been injured in a commercial vehicle accident? You’re not alone. With work trucks and commercial vans frequenting Central Florida’s roads in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the chances of collisions with these kinds of vehicles increase exponentially. If you’ve been hit by one of these trucks, hiring an experienced truck accident lawyer is ...
Important Information If You’re A Truck Accident Victim

Important Information If You’re A Truck Accident Victim

Are you a truck accident victim? Were recently injured in a collision with a commercial vehicle? Involvement in accidents is traumatic and confusing, but truck accidents can be horrifying. Experiencing destruction, injuries, or witnessing death is difficult. The scene of an accident is often chaotic, and if you don’t have a plan for the unexpected, ...
Common Injuries in Truck Accidents and Their Long-Term Effects

Common Injuries in Truck Accidents and Their Long-Term Effects

As a victim, you might be wondering about the long-term effects of truck accidents and what that means for your future. Unfortunately, the number of people impacted by these collisions is steadily rising, with a 2.5% increase from 2021 to 2022. Polk County alone saw 1,948 commercial vehicle crashes in 2022! It should be noted ...
Pain After A Truck Accident: 4 Red Flags for Victims

Pain After A Truck Accident: 4 Red Flags for Victims

Victims frequently experience pain after a truck accident and the resulting injuries, but what happens if your pain hits after the dust settles? Hidden injuries are common after vehicle collisions, as some types of trauma don’t show up for days, weeks, or even months later. This can complicate a case, as the clock for the statute ...
The Importance of Black Box Data in Commercial Truck Accidents

The Importance of Black Box Data in Commercial Truck Accidents

When you hear “black box data” do you automatically envision plane crashes or catastrophic accidents? Yes, black box data does play a role in those events, but did you know basic semi-trucks and commercial vehicles also carry black boxes? While no longer called a black box (they’re now labeled as Electronic Logging Devices or ELDs) they ...
Florida Woman Killed When a Semi-Truck Runs a Red Light

Florida Woman Killed When a Semi-Truck Runs a Red Light

One of the most dangerous scenarios on the road is when a semi-truck runs a red light. While this mistake might seem innocent enough (after all, who hasn’t missed a light by accident once or twice?) it can have disastrous consequences when involving a large truck or commercial vehicle. Just last week, a woman in Naples died ...
If You See Something, Say Something: Report Erratic Truck Drivers

If You See Something, Say Something: Report Erratic Truck Drivers

We’ve all been tempted to report erratic truck drivers. It’s common to travel on Interstate 4 and see cars racing or be forced to avoid a swerving car on deadly Highway 27. but drivers of large trucks and commercial vehicles are just as guilty of erratic driving, and their accidents come with much BIGGER consequences. ...
Wrongful Death Liability in Truck Accidents: Insight From Lawyers

Wrongful Death Liability in Truck Accidents: Insight From Lawyers

Truck accidents occur frequently on Florida’s roads, and consequently, we face wrongful death liability lawsuits in these commercial vehicle collisions often. In our Lakeland area practice, we’ve seen multiple families of victims suffering after their loved ones died in crashes with large trucks or commercial vans. Just last month, a Lakeland pedestrian died after a ...
Chain Reaction: Secondary Truck Accidents Happen More Than You Think

Chain Reaction: Secondary Truck Accidents Happen More Than You Think

Do you know the dangers of secondary truck accidents? While direct collisions with trucks are often severe, secondary collisions also threaten motorists on Florida’s roads. In fact, between 2017 and 2019, it’s estimated that over 1,200 secondary crashes happened in Florida, some of which involved commercial vehicles. Just last month, four people died in a ...
Struck by a Truck: Driver Is at Fault in Accident on I-75

Struck by a Truck: Driver Is at Fault in Accident on I-75

Semi-truck accidents usually happen because of the truck’s attributes, but in last week’s DUI semi-truck accident in Ocala, the driver was the cause. Do you know what it means for your case when a driver is at fault in a semi-truck accident? This is an important topic to cover here in our Struck by A Truck series. Semi-trucks are certainly ...
Struck by A Truck: Delivery Trucks Pose A Risk in Local Neighborhoods

Struck by A Truck: Delivery Trucks Pose A Risk in Local Neighborhoods

Is your neighborhood at risk for delivery truck accidents? Probably. Schools will be back in session soon, and as teachers head back to the classroom, parents gear up for another year of carpool and daily walks to and from the bus stop. Unfortunately, this year they have an additional worry: delivery trucks. Delivery trucks and ...
Not “Just” A Text: Legal Consequences of Distracted Driving

Not “Just” A Text: Legal Consequences of Distracted Driving

Do you know and understand the legal consequences of distracted driving? Distracted driving claims thousands of lives each year, yet many drivers continue to focus on everything but driving when they get behind the wheel. In 2023 alone, the State of Florida investigated over 54,000 distracted driving accidents. According to Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Migdalisis ...
Commercial Work Truck Accidents Feared by Florida Drivers

Commercial Work Truck Accidents Feared by Florida Drivers

Car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents…these are common on Florida’s roads. But what strikes fear into the hearts of local drivers are commercial work truck accidents…and they’re on the rise. Thanks to the ever-increasing population, the widespread construction of homes and businesses, and large amounts of land clearing, commercial trucks are as common on our ...
Aftermath: Dealing with Permanent Disabilities After An Accident

Aftermath: Dealing with Permanent Disabilities After An Accident

As Tampa Bay’s trusted personal injury attorneys, we are accustomed to helping victims through the aftermath of accidents. What happens though if you’re left with a permanent disability after an accident? Does this affect your settlement? What should you do? Our team is here to answer your questions and give you peace of mind as ...
3 Accidents in One Week: Tampa Motorcycle Collisions Are On The Rise

3 Accidents in One Week: Tampa Motorcycle Collisions Are On The Rise

Motorcycle collisions are frequent in Florida, as many bikers consider our state perfect for riding. Even with awareness campaigns and more stringent laws for motorists, bikers remain at risk when on our local roads. Unfortunately, this was proven true during just one week in May this year, as 3 separate motorcycle accidents occurred in Tampa ...
Camp Lejeune Filing Deadline Is One Month Away!

Camp Lejeune Filing Deadline Is One Month Away!

The Camp Lejeune toxic water lawsuit deadline is just one month away! Have you submitted your claim? Originally opened in 2022, the two-year window to file is closing quickly, but you still have time to file. Not sure where to start? That’s what we’re here for. File your claim under the Camp Lejeune toxic water ...
Car Haulers Carry a Big Risk to Drivers Who Struck by the Truck

Car Haulers Carry a Big Risk to Drivers Who Struck by the Truck

Brooks Law Group is your go-to source for legal counsel regarding truck accidents. In our Struck by a Truck series, we’ve covered all kinds of commercial vehicles, from big rigs to work vans, and in this segment, we’re tackling car hauler accidents. What is a car hauler? These oversized rigs are meant to carry multiple ...
The Dangers of Dump Truck Accidents on Tampa Bay’s Roads

The Dangers of Dump Truck Accidents on Tampa Bay’s Roads

When you think of commercial truck accidents, you likely envision semi-truck crashes or even delivery truck collisions. Chances are, dump truck accidents aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, dump trucks, and other large-scale construction vehicles, lead to hundreds of accidents each year. In Tampa Bay, the huge influx of development in the ...
‘Tis The (Hurricane) Season: Tips for Navigating Hurricane Insurance Claims

‘Tis The (Hurricane) Season: Tips for Navigating Hurricane Insurance Claims

Hurricane season 2024 has arrived! Here in Central Florida, tropical cyclones are a way of life, and navigating hurricanes (and hurricane insurance claims) is a right of passage. Unfortunately, regarding insurance, hurricanes can be a complicated topic. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)  predicts higher-than-usual hurricane occurrences through November. They say we have an ...