http://www.floridatruckingaccidentlawyerblog.com/ Published by Flaxman Law Group en-us 2010-09-02T23:41:29-05:00 http://www.floridatruckingaccidentlawyerblog.com/2010/09/preventing_florida_drunk_drivi.html More than 40 agencies and many officers launched their “Hand Across the Border” campaign recently at the Florida and Alabama border. The campaign aims to increase the presence of law enforcement authorities on Florida’s roads during this holiday weekend in... Preventing Truck Accidents Flaxman Law Group 2010-09-02T23:41:29-05:00 http://www.floridatruckingaccidentlawyerblog.com/2010/08/avoiding_florida_truck_acciden.html Many small businesses rely on light company trucks or even large trucking companies for business. If you own a small business, you may rely on trucks in order to get your product to customers or in order to have materials... Trucking Accidents Flaxman Law Group 2010-08-30T10:32:27-05:00 http://www.floridatruckingaccidentlawyerblog.com/2010/08/dealing_with_loss_after_a_fata.html A fatal Florida trucking accident is one of the most devastating traffic accidents possible. The injuries and damages in such an accident are often catastrophic and the outcome can affect the rest of your life. If you have lost a... Trucking Accidents Flaxman Law Group 2010-08-27T22:29:25-05:00 http://www.floridatruckingaccidentlawyerblog.com/2010/08/quality_medical_care_after_a_f.html After a Florida truck accident, your first priority will likely be to get emergency medical attention. Most truck accidents in Florida result in at least some injuries, if not fatalities. It is difficult to assess the extent of injuries on... Liability and Legal Issues Flaxman Law Group 2010-08-25T22:25:46-05:00 http://www.floridatruckingaccidentlawyerblog.com/2010/08/concerns_after_a_florida_truck.html After a Florida truck accident, you will have many questions and concerns if you have sustained any injury. Among your concerns might be issues such as: 1) Paying medical bills. You may be uninsured or underinsured for the serious injuries... Trucking Accidents Flaxman Law Group 2010-08-23T23:02:52-05:00 http://www.floridatruckingaccidentlawyerblog.com/2010/08/truckers_support_hour_limits_t.html In April of this year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) conducted sessions with trucking industry experts to discuss hours-of-service (HOS) rules for commercial truck drivers. The trucking industry was seeking more flexibility in the rules, which currently restrict... Trucking Accidents Flaxman Law Group 2010-08-20T09:14:35-05:00 http://www.floridatruckingaccidentlawyerblog.com/2010/08/new_program_could_make_florida.html A new program partly funded by an EPA State Grant Program will give Florida truck stops a new look – and will possibly help to prevent Florida car accidents and truck accidents. The program is being administered by the Florida... Commercial Truck Accidents Flaxman Law Group 2010-08-18T15:41:10-05:00 http://www.floridatruckingaccidentlawyerblog.com/2010/08/understanding_the_most_risky_r.html According to the website The Daily Beast, Florida is home to the three most dangerous and deadly highways in the nation. In fact, the website ranks the I-95 as the most deadly road in the US, due to the high... Trucking Accidents Flaxman Law Group 2010-08-16T15:37:59-05:00 http://www.floridatruckingaccidentlawyerblog.com/2010/08/investigating_florida_commerci.html In 1986, Congress created The Commercial Motor Vehicles Safety Act (CMVSA) to make interstate trucking safer. The CMVSA places restrictions on who can operate a commercial truck or bus, ensuring that bus or truck drivers are qualified for their jobs... Trucking Accidents Flaxman Law Group 2010-08-13T23:01:01-05:00 http://www.floridatruckingaccidentlawyerblog.com/2010/08/can_bluetooth_help_prevent_flo.html Now that awareness about the dangers of distracted driving is growing, Bluetooth and many other technology manufacturers are touting hands-free technology as the way to make cell phone calls and even texting safer. Devices designed for drivers read text messages... Preventing Truck Accidents Flaxman Law Group 2010-08-12T22:58:16-05:00