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Tesla Driver Injured in Crash with Semi on Florida Turnpike

Tesla Driver Injured in Crash with Semi on Florida Turnpike

Traveling near commercial vehicles and semi trucks is part of everyday life on highways across America. These massive vehicles are essential to our economy, but they pose unique risks to other drivers. Some of the most serious, yet often overlooked, dangers are secondary crashes with trucks. A Tesla driver on Florida’s turnpike in Port St. ...
Tips to Protect Yourself After Accidents with Uninsured Drivers

Tips to Protect Yourself After Accidents with Uninsured Drivers

Car accidents are stressful under any circumstances, but the situation is complicated further when the at-fault driver is underinsured or, worse, uninsured altogether. In the Miami area, where many drivers hit the road without adequate insurance coverage, protecting yourself in case of an accident is crucial. Understanding your legal rights and taking proactive steps on ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Traumatic Brain Injuries Are a Serious Risk to Older Drivers

Traumatic Brain Injuries Are a Serious Risk to Older Drivers

The season is changing, cooler weather is coming, and all of Florida’s winter residents are headed into town. That means more accidents are likely in Central Florida. As people age, chances of involvement in a car accident increase dramatically. In this age bracket, injuries are probable, and also more serious. Car crashes can lead to ...
Tampa Bay Boaters Excited for New Navigation Channel on Alafia River

Tampa Bay Boaters Excited for New Navigation Channel on Alafia River

Boating season might wrap up in other places, but in Florida, boating season lasts all year long. Because of our surplus of boats in the state, our waterways are often crowded. The Chain of Lakes in Polk County, Tampa Bay, and the Alafia River are popular hot spots for boating and water sports. Unfortunately, they ...
Deadly Weekend in Tampa Bay: Fatal Truck Accident Kills Driver

Deadly Weekend in Tampa Bay: Fatal Truck Accident Kills Driver

June brought many wonderful things to the Tampa Bay Area, but it also brought tragedy in the form of another commercial truck accident fatality. On Friday, June 9th, a 31-year old Tampa man lost his life when his work truck flipped on I-75 around exit 220. He struck the guard rail and died on impact. ...
New Drivers: Top 4 Tips for Tampa Bay Teens

New Drivers: Top 4 Tips for Tampa Bay Teens

As a new school year shifts into gear here in Tampa Bay, many sophomores will be picking up the keys for the first time as they complete Driver’s Ed. and prepare to take their licensure exam. We understand that it’s an exciting time, and likely one they’ve waited for since they were small, but do most teens really understand ...
Commercial Driver Killed in Tampa Bay Crash: How to Protect Yourself

Commercial Driver Killed in Tampa Bay Crash: How to Protect Yourself

The recent multi-vehicle crash on I-75 claimed the life of one Ohio man. The accident that happened in the morning near Bruce B. Downs Boulevard involved several vehicles, including two commercial vehicles transporting mobile homes that were stopped on the right shoulder. The driver of one of these transport trucks had exited and was standing outside ...
Liability & Leaving The Scene: What Drivers Should Do After Accidents

Liability & Leaving The Scene: What Drivers Should Do After Accidents

Following a car accident, it’s easy to panic. This is especially true for the at-fault party, as they have the most at stake. Unfortunately, this prompts many drivers to leave the scene of an accident, and whether they know it or not, they just increased their chances of being charged and having a long list of ...
Put Down the Keys and Pick Up The Phone: Call a Designated Driver

Put Down the Keys and Pick Up The Phone: Call a Designated Driver

As we prepare to welcome 2023, we want to put out an important reminder for those who plan to ring in the new year with a few drinks with friends or family: Don’t forget to plan for a designated driver! Whether you’re heading to a friend’s home right here in Winter Haven to celebrate the ...
FMCSA: More Than 56,000 Truck Driver Violations in 2020

FMCSA: More Than 56,000 Truck Driver Violations in 2020

A federal clearinghouse identified more than 56,000 drug and alcohol violations among the nation’s truck drivers in 2020. More than 45,000 drivers lost their jobs as a result. Truck drivers are held to stricter standards than other motorists, especially when it comes to alcohol consumption. The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for truckers is 0.04 ...
Recent Study Indicates Truck Drivers Could Be At Risk for Sleep Apnea

Recent Study Indicates Truck Drivers Could Be At Risk for Sleep Apnea

A collision with an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer usually does not end well for other vehicles on the road. Some accidents can be linked to drivers suffering from obstructive sleep apnea, according to new research from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. Previous studies have shown that the number of truck drivers experiencing sleep apnea is increasing. Many ...
Wearable Tech Detects Drowsy Truck Drivers

Wearable Tech Detects Drowsy Truck Drivers

When a large truck and a passenger car collide, the damages can be severe. One common cause of tractor-trailer accidents is truck driver fatigue — often a consequence of driving for long hours at a time with few rest and recovery periods. In order to reduce the number of truck accidents caused by drowsy driving, ...
Pinellas Bus Drivers Take Up Fight Against Human Trafficking

Pinellas Bus Drivers Take Up Fight Against Human Trafficking

Throughout all of 2019, our law firm spent a lot of time trying to get the word out about the epidemic of human trafficking in the United States. It’s an uncomfortable topic, but it’s an incredibly important one to talk about. If you’re interested in learning more about the tragic problem of human and sex ...
Florida Drivers: You Can Now Be Cited for Texting While Driving

Florida Drivers: You Can Now Be Cited for Texting While Driving

Last year, we published a blog post giving you all the details you needed to know about the new law that Governor DeSantis signed about distracted driving and texting while driving for the state. What You Need to Know About Florida’s New Texting While Driving Ban Be sure to check that link out if you ...
Running Red Lights Follow-Up: Tampa Drivers

Running Red Lights Follow-Up: Tampa Drivers

A couple of weeks ago, I looked at the shocking new study that had come out from the AAA Foundation that discussed the record high in deaths caused by running red lights. We’re back with a bit of a follow-up on that original blog article. Taking the information from the study and looking at Tampa ...
Eight Children Injured and Driver Dead in School Bus Crash

Eight Children Injured and Driver Dead in School Bus Crash

It’s early in the morning and you’re hurrying your children through the pre-school routine. Teeth brushed, clothes on, lunch packed and they’re ready to head out the door and to the bus stop. Millions of American families start their day in the same way every weekday. As soon as they’re safely on the bus, you ...