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Fatal Dump Truck Accident in Martin County
A Chevrolet Avalanche traveling east on State Road 710 was struck head on by a dump truck that veered into oncoming traffic. 68-year-old Chris Buchanan of Okeechobee, died from the fatal accident at the scene. Passenger, Deborah Buchanan, sustained serious injuries and was transported to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and Heart Institute. Dump truck… Read More »
Three Vehicles Involved in Accident on U.S. 441 Leaving One in Critical Condition
Florida Highway Patrol flocked to the U.S. 441/U.S. 301 split, north of Ocala, on the morning of October 5, 2019 after a pickup truck and passenger car side-swiped each other. The passenger car was thrown into the southbound lanes and ran over by a semi. The driver of the passenger car was 37-year-old, Kristopher… Read More »
Tire Failure on I-75 Leads to a Deadly Crash Involving Three Semi-Trucks
44-year-old truck driver, Jean Sainca, was killed on I-75 Wednesday, September 17, 2019 when another semi-truck was experiencing front left tire issues and hit Jean’s semi-truck at 2:25 p.m. Sainca’s semi-truck became engulfed in flames when David Drummond’s semi-truck had tire issues. Mr. Drummond hit Sainca, then ran into a guardrail. A third semi-truck… Read More »
Steps a Lawyer Takes to Recover Tampa Truck Accident Damages
Following a truck accident, you could be entitled to compensation if you were injured or your car was damaged. A legal advocate is vital to the pursuit of damages in truck accident cases. If you want to know more about the steps a lawyer takes to recover Tampa truck accident damages, speak with one… Read More »
Can I Use Headphones While Driving?
Not in Florida. While in the era of smartphones it is tempting to plug in your headphones and use them while driving, in Florida it is illegal to do so. In fact, it is illegal for drivers to wear any kind of headphones, including headsets and earbuds, while they are operating a vehicle. But… Read More »
What to do After an Out-of-State Car Accident in Tampa
Florida residents are known for traveling. With so many great states surrounding The Sunshine State, it is not uncommon for Floridians to vacation in Louisiana, Georgia, or the Carolinas. And many Florida residents are not actually from the state, so many travel throughout the country to visit friends and family that are still in… Read More »
Car Crashes Caused by Animals in Tampa
Wildlife is all around in Florida. This is a blessing for sure, but when animals wander onto roads, catastrophic accidents can happen. Turtles, bears, deer, and alligators are just a few types of wildlife that often make their way onto Florida roads. In some cases the driver may hit them, causing damage to the… Read More »
Understanding Truck Blind Spots in Tampa
Accidents involving blind spots are a regular occurrence in Florida. A significant number of these blind spot accidents involve semi and large transport trucks. A blind spot accident generally occurs when one vehicle is traveling in an area where the other vehicle cannot see them. When they involve semi trucks or large transport trucks, the accident can be severe. This… Read More »
Tips for Driving In the Sun in Tampa
Florida is known as The Sunshine State because it gets a lot of sun, which is one of the main reasons more tourists and new residents move here every year. And while Florida does certainly see clouds and rain, the fact remains that most days see at least some sunshine in all parts of… Read More »
Cruise Control Safety Tips in Tampa
Most modern cars are equipped with cruise control, those little buttons on the steering wheel that allow a driver to set a speed and maintain it without actually pressing on the accelerator. This feature was intended to help drivers fight fatigue, and it also helps to reduce the amount of gas used. This convenient feature is… Read More »