Florida's highways have plenty of trucks carrying cargo back and forth, and if those cargo loads are not loaded properly, then they pose a serious risk to the other drivers on the road. Mistakes with cargo loading can cause accidents that threaten the lives and health...
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Teen truck drivers may soon take to the roads
President Joe Biden signed legislation centering on infrastructure and doing so made some intriguing changes to federal long-haul trucking regulations. A new program lowers the age to be a trucker from 21 to 18, a move intended to help young persons seek gainful...
Teen commercial truck drivers may soon take to the roads
Young persons who start a career early in life could be setting a positive course for their future. However, laws and regulations might impose age restrictions on entry into a particular profession. Those between 18 and 20 may find age restrictions placed on...
The dangers of flying truck wheels
One of the scariest things that can happen on a Florida highway is a truck accident. We often hear about truck accidents that are caused by fatigued truckers or passenger car drivers that stay in trucks’ blind spots. Less is written about accidents that are caused by...
How a TBI affects you after a car accident and what to do
Many Florida residents who get into car accidents are left with injuries. Traumatic brain injuries are among the most serious and can affect you in myriad ways depending on their severity. What is a traumatic brain injury? A TBI is a type of brain injury that occurs...
What are the Florida wrongful death laws?
Wrongful death laws vary by state, and those intending to file such a lawsuit in Florida may benefit from reviewing local statutes. Of course, there will be similarities among the various state statutes, such as negligence being the basis for the claim. However, the...
Some dangers of concussions and TBIs
A TBI, or traumatic brain injury, commonly occurs from trauma to the brain from falls or auto accidents. They can happen to almost anyone, but they are more frequent in certain groups. There are some dangers a person in Tampa, Florida, should know about if they have...
Florida’s NICA program
Being a parent of a disabled child isn’t easy. However, if you live in Florida, you and your child are entitled to benefits through the NICA program. Recently, the law has been changed. You should know what this means for you and your child. What is NICA? NICA is a...
What happens after a truck accident?
Motor vehicle accidents are a common occurrence in Florida, but many people don't know what to do right after the collision. Once the dust settles, the next steps might feel confusing, and you might make a wrong, costly move. For this reason, it is crucial that you...
Loss of earning capacity vs. future earnings loss
After suffering injuries in a car accident, the victim may try to get their life back in order. Doing so proves challenging when injuries make returning to work difficult. Living in Florida comes with many expenses, and sitting out of work for months during recovery...