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Fatal Tampa Semi Crash Highlights Need for Defensive Driving

Fatal Tampa Semi Crash Highlights Need for Defensive Driving

Tampa residents are saddened to hear of yet another deadly semi-crash right here in our own city. On Thursday, August 31, a semi-truck traveling East struck a Mitsubishi Outlander attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Adamo Drive. Of the four passengers in the SUV, the adult female passenger died from her injuries at the ...
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. ...
More Trucks, More Accidents

More Trucks, More Accidents

Florida’s highways aren’t exactly known for being the safest roads in the United States. However, lately, there has been a significant uptick in accidents involving commercial vehicles. Specifically, we’re talking about semi-trucks. Many motorists fear them and associate them with catastrophic accidents. While there is no single reason for this increase in truck-involved accidents on ...
Sharing the Road with Florida Semi-Trucks

Sharing the Road with Florida Semi-Trucks

Accidents with semi trucks are dangerous, and the team at Brooks Law Group is committed to protecting Tampa drivers from this risk! Semi trucks are a huge part of Florida traffic, as we depend on them to haul goods in and out of the state. I-4, Highway 75, and Highway 95 are all congested with ...
Pedestrian Struck in Tampa Bay Area: Be Aware of Your Surroundings!

Pedestrian Struck in Tampa Bay Area: Be Aware of Your Surroundings!

Pedestrian accidents don’t always happen when crossing a street or walking along a busy road. Last week in the Tampa Bay area, a pedestrian was struck outside of a CVS in Sarasota County. The Long Boat Key victim was standing near the glass doors on the front of the store at 505 Bay Isles Parkway when a ...
School Bus Etiquette: Avoiding Accidents as Students Go Back to School

School Bus Etiquette: Avoiding Accidents as Students Go Back to School

Do you remember the Driver’s Ed. lesson when your instructor taught about school bus etiquette? If you’re like most drivers in and around Tampa Bay, you’d answer no. Unfortunately, many drivers can’t quickly call to mind the rules of the road when it comes to school buses, and that could mean BIG trouble for you. ...
Large Trucks Are Involved in 1/3 Fatal Crashes in Work Zones

Large Trucks Are Involved in 1/3 Fatal Crashes in Work Zones

Work zones are some of the most treacherous places on Florida roadways. As the number of people killed in work zones along roads continues to climb, federal regulators are calling on the public to exercise caution as they navigate work zones. In particular, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is asking truck drivers to ...

Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Winter Haven, FL

Recent reports indicate that the trucking industry is growing rapidly in Florida. More large trucks are traveling the state’s roads than ever before. Unfortunately, that growth comes with potential danger. More trucks mean a greater likelihood of deadly commercial truck accidents in The Sunshine State. Truck accidents happen for many reasons. Some causes are similar ...
Inside Look – Truck Blind Spots

Inside Look – Truck Blind Spots

Steve: Welcome to Wednesday’s Inside Look by Brooks! Steve Brooks here alongside my co-host Beach Brooks III. Today we are talking about truck blind spots. Trucks weigh, generally, about 80,000 pounds when they’re loaded. A car is about 7,000 pounds, so there’s 10 times the weight in a truck. So if you’re in a collision ...
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 ...

Common Types of Truck Accidents in Winter Haven, FL

There are many different types of truck accidents. Every crash has its own unique cause and may occur in a wide range of traffic scenarios. But no matter the wreck, all truck accidents have one thing in common — all are capable of causing serious injuries and death to those who are unfortunate enough to ...
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 ...
Truck Fleets Face Hours of Service Challenges

Truck Fleets Face Hours of Service Challenges

Trucking industry representatives embraced recent changes to the hours-of-service regulations, which mandate how long drivers can stay on the roads before resting. While the changes will likely save money on operating costs, they could also have a less desirable side effect: More truck drivers will be behind the wheel with less rest. This poses a ...
Semi-Truck Crash in Lakeland Shuts Down Roads

Semi-Truck Crash in Lakeland Shuts Down Roads

Early this morning, a Lakeland semi-truck crash had roads closed for hours. The collision occurred near the I-4 overpass on State Road 33. The road remained closed until much later this morning, forcing drivers to find another route to work. One of the drivers was taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries. Accidents ...
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, ...
Safety First: 5 Tips to Avoid Serious Truck Accidents

Safety First: 5 Tips to Avoid Serious Truck Accidents

If you are a driver in the U.S. over the age of 16, you spent an average of 50.6 minutes a day driving in 2016. Anything could happen on those roads, from serious motorcycle accidents to a one car crash. One thing you definitely see during those 50.6 minutes every day? Trucks. Truck accidents happen ...
Dallas Quillen Semi-Truck Essay – Spring Scholarship 1st Place Winner

Dallas Quillen Semi-Truck Essay – Spring Scholarship 1st Place Winner

Essay Question: Should semi and large trucks be required by law to have the latest in safety technology? Why do you think the trucking industry and the federal government have resisted attempts to require safety features on semi-trucks? Elizabeth and I were driving down Florida’s Turnpike on May 14th of last year. We were driving ...

Average Truck Accident Settlements in Tampa, FL

Truck accidents are some of the most catastrophic motor vehicle accidents. The large size and weight of commercial trucks mean that they inflict violent forces on other vehicles when a collision occurs, even at modest speeds. Sadly, the occupants of the other vehicles tend to suffer the worst injuries. Because the injuries and losses sustained ...
What to Do After Being Involved in a Truck Accident?

What to Do After Being Involved in a Truck Accident?

When you’re driving, it’s your responsibility to make sure you’re doing so safely and following all driving regulations. Unfortunately, even if you’re driving safely, accidents can still happen. In 2017 alone, 37,133 people died in motor vehicle accidents. And one of the most deadly types of accidents is trucking accidents. Whether it’s caused by overloaded ...

Florida Truck Accident Statistics

Florida is one of the worst states in the nation for truck accidents. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Florida joins just nine other states in accounting for half of all fatal U.S. truck crashes. Truck accidents are a national problem, too. There were almost 450,000 heavy truck crashes across the country ...