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Jacksonville Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorneys

 

Many of our vehicle accident cases involve commercial vehicles and are handled by our Jacksonville commercial vehicle accident attorneys. More specifically, large trucks. Large tractor trailer truck accidents jumped 26% between 2020 and 2021, and these types of large trucks accounted for 53% of all fatal accidents according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, (FMCSA). Over all, there were 523,796 large truck accidents in 2021 in the U.S. If you were injured in a n accident caused by a large truck, schedule a free consultation with our Jacksonville commercial vehicle accident attorneys. We will meet with you wherever it is most convenient to evaluate your case. The accidents below are all examples of the types of motor vehicle accident cases we handle.

Driver Killed on I-95 after Striking Parked Box Truck

St. Johns County, Florida - May 18, 2021 The driver of a private sport utility vehicle was killed early Tuesday morning after his SUV struck a large commercial box truck that was left parked on the side of northbound I-95 near a rest stop exit ramp.  According to the Florida Highway Patrol spokesperson, the

By |2024-09-18T23:32:11+00:00May 18th, 2021|

Passing on two-lane Roads

Being involved in an automobile accident can "wreck" your whole day. And possessing the knowledge of and familiarizing yourself with Florida's laws about passing on two-lane roads may help you "steer clear" of dangerous predicaments and avoid the need for a car accident lawyer in Jacksonville. Florida's Statute §316.083 addresses

Jacksonville’s Most Dangerous Intersections

According to data released by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, there were 205 traffic fatalities in Jacksonville, Florida during 2020.  This is a shockingly high number given COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders and the lack of travel by out of state drivers.  JSO was able to identify 25 intersections that were "highly dangerous" and the most

School Bus Accident in Jacksonville

On February 24, 2021, there was a school bus accident in Jacksonville. The bus was carrying students from Dinsmore Elementary School in Jacksonville, Florida. The accident involved another vehicle and happened near the Cisco Gardens neighborhood on the 5700 block of Jones Road, (Google Maps Location).  The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reported that two individuals

By |2025-04-18T20:47:41+00:00February 25th, 2021|

Dallas-Fort Worth 133 Car Accident Blamed on Icy Road Conditions

Dallas Fort Worth - February 11, 2021 An interstate accident occurred on the southbound TEXPress lanes of Interstate 35W involving numerous commercial vehicles and a reported total of 133 motor vehicles according to Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis.  Officials are blaming icy rain which froze to the untreated highway, creating hazardous driving conditions. 

What To Do If Your Uber or Lyft Driver Has An Accident

Our Uber and Lyft accident attorneys in Jacksonville have seen a rise in the popularity of rideshare services that has unfortunately resulted in a large number of unqualified drivers taking the road in an attempt to cash in on the newest transportation trend.  These companies and their drivers rely heavily on smartphone technology

Rear-End Collision in Florida. Who’s Really At Fault?

Most people believe that the rear driver is always who is at fault in a rear end collision. This is because Florida law creates a "rebuttable presumption" that the driver of motor vehicle striking another from behind is at fault for the crash.  This can lead to the rear driver being liable for

Boeing 737 Safety Stats

In an update from Miami Air, a maintenance check was completed on the Boeing 737 two days before skidding off the runway at NAS Jax. In 2013, the aircraft had an extensive maintenance check, but the last documentation of major maintenance is from 2014. According to the Aviation Safety website, this is the 17th

Property Recovery Assistance for Miami Air Flight 293 Passengers

More than a week after Miami Air Flight 293 crashed into the St. John’s River at NAS Jax and passengers still do not have answers. If you checked a bag before your flight, your possessions are most likely ruined; or even worse, your pet was below in the checked luggage department and unfortunately is

By |2024-09-19T17:57:04+00:00May 13th, 2019|Tags: , , , |

What We Know About The Miami Air Boeing 737 Crash

On May 3, 2018 a Miami Air Boeing 737 carrying 143 people, crashed into the St. John’s River after sliding off the runway at NAS Jax. The aircraft was arriving from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.  Nearly two dozen passengers went to area hospitals. It has now been one week since the accident and

By |2024-09-19T17:57:48+00:00May 10th, 2019|Tags: , , , , |
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