Blog: Truck Accident

When $750,000 Isn’t Enough: Understanding Truck Accident Insurance Limits in Florida If you’ve been hit by a commercial truck in Florida, you might assume the trucking company’s large insurance policy will cover all your damages. However, federal minimum insurance requirements of $750,000 for interstate truckers can fall dramatically short when facing catastrophic injuries, extensive medical ...

When Young Commercial Drivers Cause Devastating Accidents If you’ve been hit by a commercial truck in Florida, discovering the driver was under 21 could significantly impact your case. While CDL applicants must be at least 18 years old, drivers under 21 face strict restrictions limiting them to intrastate operation only. This age factor introduces unique ...

When a collision involves a commercial truck, everything changes. The damage is greater, the injuries are more severe, and the legal process becomes more complex. At GOLDLAW, we understand the high stakes of trucking accident litigation — and we’re built to handle it.  The Reality of Commercial Trucking Accidents  Accidents involving 18-wheelers, delivery trucks, and ...

Drowning in Medical Debt After a Semi-Truck Accident? Understanding Your Options The aftermath of a semi-truck collision can leave you buried under mounting medical bills while you’re still trying to heal from your injuries. When an 80,000-pound commercial vehicle collides with a passenger car, the physical trauma is often severe, but the financial trauma can ...

Florida has seen a disturbing increase in accidents involving commercial trucks, particularly tractor trailers/semis. This trend is particularly alarming due to the severe injuries and fatalities often associated with these collisions. A National Issue The state’s strategic location as a transportation hub, coupled with its rising population has led to a significant increase in truck ...

Florida has seen a disturbing increase in accidents involving commercial trucks, particularly tractor trailers/semis. This trend is particularly alarming due to the severe injuries and fatalities often associated with these collisions. A National Issue The state’s strategic location as a transportation hub, coupled with its rising population has led to a significant increase in truck ...

Any vehicle accident has the potential for devastation, but there is a difference between an accident involving larger trucks and accidents involving only smaller passenger vehicles. Here, we want to delve into the differences between truck accidents and car accidents that occur in Florida, and we also want to discuss the need to have an ...

Serious Injuries and Damages Vehicle crashes involving large trucks present unique challenges for lawyers due to complex factors that distinguish them from typical car accidents. Here are some aspects that make these cases difficult to settle or bring to trial: Accidents involving large trucks often result in more severe injuries and greater property damage due ...

Cases for Pedestrian’s Death Deerfield Beach resident Reynald French, 55, was killed March 24 by a turning tractor-trailer on State Road 7 in Boca Raton. In situations such as these, it is not always clear whose fault the incident was. Truckers are subject to many different detailed regulations requiring them to get adequate sleep, only ...

Richard Allen of Belle Glade died on January 21 after his car was struck by a tractor-trailer on State Road 80.