When the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration introduced its Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, it did so to keep substance-abusing truck drivers off the roads. The clearinghouse, which is a database that tracks truck driver substance abuse violations, took...
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An investigation into a truck-car crash must begin quickly
On Behalf of The Briggs Law Firm | Mar 2, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Trucking companies usually have a battery of lawyers to aid in their defense in the event of a truck-car crash. These companies will immediately send investigators to the crash scene, which means that advocates for an injured crash victim must do the same. Law...
What are some tips to stay safe around trucks?
On Behalf of The Briggs Law Firm | Jan 6, 2021 | Truck Accidents
Semi trucks are perpetually on American roads. While the presence of many trucks on the highways indicates a strong economy, driving around these big roadway behemoths may be intimidating. Commercial vehicles like trucks and buses handle differently than traditional...
How can air brakes on a large truck fail?
On Behalf of The Briggs Law Firm | Oct 13, 2020 | Truck Accidents
When you compare the weight of a commercial truck to a typical four door car, there is no question that a large truck will weigh a lot more than the car. Because of this weight disparity, a big truck needs a stronger brake to slow the vehicle down or bring it to a...
What are blind spots and how can you avoid them?
On Behalf of The Briggs Law Firm | Sep 12, 2020 | Truck Accidents
At times, it may be impossible to avoid briefly traveling into a truck's blind spot, such as when you need to switch to another lane. However, when it comes to commercial trucks, the larger and more unwieldy the vehicle is, the bigger these dangerous areas are. What...
Trucker fatigue and federal rules
On Behalf of The Briggs Law Firm | Jul 16, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Long-haul commercial truck drivers may spend many hours driving in a range of conditions, including at night or in the early hours of the morning, making it very possible for them to experience fatigue during their shifts. Drowsy drivers pose risks on the road...
Vicarious liability claim may be justified after truck accident
On Behalf of The Briggs Law Firm | Nov 29, 2019 | Truck Accidents
A semi-truck can cause devastation when involved in an accident. In too many instances, these wrecks leave individuals with serious injuries that oftentimes leave them with long-lasting physical injuries. While painful, these injuries can also leave an individual with...
What are hours of service regulations for truck drivers?
On Behalf of The Briggs Law Firm | Sep 20, 2019 | Truck Accidents
It is hard to do anything when a person is tired. When exhaustion sets in, it can take everything that a Florida resident has to keep their eyes open and finish the task that is in front of them. In some situations they may simply decide to stop and get some rest....
How do semi-truck drivers cause devastating truck accidents?
On Behalf of The Briggs Law Firm | Jul 11, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Any driver who chooses to operate a vehicle on Florida roads should be prepared to do so with care and consideration for their fellow motorists. That is because they have a legal duty of care to act as a reasonable person would when they get behind the wheel of a car....
How do federal regulations seek to prevent truck accidents?
On Behalf of The Briggs Law Firm | May 16, 2019 | Truck Accidents
When it comes to an accident between a fully-loaded 80,000 pound semi-truck and a standard 2,000 pound automobile, it is likely that the occupants of the automobile will suffer significant damages. Unfortunately, truck accidents occur all too frequently in Florida and...
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