Brooks Law Legal Blog
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…
Commercial vehicle accidents are all too common in Florida, but how many are due to fatigued truck drivers? Operating a commercial vehicle while drowsy can be deadly. Drivers need to be aware of the signs of fatigued truckers and how to prevent accidents on our local roads. Next week (the first week of November) marks…
We’ve discussed what you should do in the moments immediately following a commercial truck accident, but what should you do in the weeks and months following your crash? A truck accident case can last for months, or even years, and victims should understand what to expect. So, what should you do if you’ve been injured…
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…
A truck accident claim is complicated, with layers of information, evidence, and conflicting opinions. If you’ve been in a truck accident and are currently navigating the aftermath, it can feel overwhelming. You know what happened to cause your injuries and suffering, but how can you prove it? Evidence, and using it, is crucial to a positive…
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,…
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…
Accidents with semi trucks happen for many reasons, but perhaps the most complicated is trucking company negligence. Trucking companies have a responsibility to promote safety and responsible driving. When they don’t, other drivers usually pay the price. Sadly, victims of these accidents experience both physical and mental trauma for weeks, months, or even years after…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
Are you currently caught in the aftermath of a truck accident? Unfortunately, commercial vehicle accidents are becoming increasingly common on Florida’s roads. In the moments, days, and even years following a truck accident, victims can face a litany of challenges. If you don’t know what to expect, it can leave you confused, worried about your…
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…
