Fetterman and Associates

There are countless tractor-trailers driving on roads and interstates at any given time of day or night. While big rig trucks play an extremely important role in the economy, with all these large vehicles on the road, the number of tractor trailer related accidents is shockingly high.

Visibility is one of the biggest worries when considering the hazards associated with riding a motorcycle. This is one of the leading causes of motorcycle accidents in Florida.

Unfortunately, these massive vehicles can also be extremely dangerous, which is why they are subject to strict regulations. If you have been injured in a semi-truck collision, call a West Palm Beach truck accident lawyer right away, as these are complicated cases that demand a skilled lawyer.

A wreck with a tractor trailer is typically always worse and more serious than a collision that involves two passenger vehicles. The fact is, semi-trucks are faster and bigger than cars. According to research from the IIHS – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety – tractor trailers weigh 20 to 30 times more than the average passenger vehicle.

Big truck accidents are one of the most fatal types of accidents on Florida highways today. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported almost 80,000 trucking accidents in 2012.  There are many causes for the high percentage of trucking accidents in our state. Sometimes weather like hurricanes and flooding, or poor road conditions can cause problems.

Car accidents are common all over the United States, but especially in tourist destinations. Florida is not just well-known for its sun and sand, but for its heavy traffic which makes car accidents likely.

So, is anyone liable when an animal attacks? That’s circumstantial. Luckily, a personal injury lawyer can evaluate your animal attack case to determine whether a personal injury claim would be in your or your loved one’s best interest.

When you get behind the wheel of your vehicle, your top priority should be to avoid danger. However, due to a large number of dangers on the road, it is often impossible to avoid them all. One of the biggest and most dangerous dangers is your cell phone. The fact is, most people view their phone as an extension of themselves. As a result, this is one of the leading causes of distracted driving accidents.

Florida is known as the sunshine state, but did you know it’s also home to three of the top twenty deadliest interstate stretches? The number one most deadly interstate unfortunately runs through Florida as well, Interstate 95.

More people are realizing the benefits of walking and taking in the sunshine on roads and walkways throughout Florida. It looks as though there could be a downside to all of that walking, especially if car drivers are not paying attention and slam into a pedestrian.

Some people make unfair assumptions about plaintiffs in personal injury cases. Our society isn’t always kind to injury victims. Many assume people who have been hurt are simply greedy or out to make a quick buck.

The numbers alone in Florida are astounding. According to Florida’s Integrated Report Exchange System, in 2016, there have already been 297,577 total crashes, 2,016 of those resulting in fatalities.

One of the fundamental principles of common law is that anyone who has been injured in an accident has the right to receive compensation for their injuries. The only difficulty in applying this principle lies in determining who should bear the responsibility, or “liability,” for paying that compensation.

According to recent reports, 2016 has been a bad year for car accidents in Florida. In just the first nine months of the year, Florida saw 269,868 traffic crashes, with over 113,000 injuries and 2,040 fatalities. In Port St. Lucie, there were over 3,250 car accidents and 20 auto accident-related deaths.

The holidays are just about upon us and while you are thinking about Christmas cheer and spending time with family, identity thieves are on the lookout for your personal information. Identity theft cases hit their annual peak during the holidays, because most consumers are more concerned with getting their holiday to-do list done; rather than protecting their identity.

The best gift that you could give your children is a safe and injury-free holiday season.