Unless you have been involved in a high stakes injury trial, you are probably unfamiliar with the terms “remittitur” and “additur.” They aren’t common knowledge, but they can have a substantial impact on any personal injury lawsuit. In Florida, remittitur and additur come into play after the jury has rendered…
The overall number of traffic accidents and roadway deaths is climbing. This in itself is troubling. But our trucking accident lawyers in Orlando are especially concerned about the uptick in crashes involving large trucks. These vehicles are massive. The damage they cause is substantial. Though they may occur less frequently than…
Federal regulators are seeking to forcibly lower the speeds of semi-trucks, buses and other large vehicles by installed devices that would cap their top speed. The measure has been proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It would set the…
Improper loading on large trucks can cause horrific trucking accidents that can result in serious injury or death. Motorists shouldn’t have to dodge large trucks because debris is flying off the back or the vehicle is swerving because the loads are off-balance. A truck traveling at highway speeds can be…
Injuries and deaths that occur in the course and scope of a victims’ employment are generally compensable under state workers’ compensation laws. These laws have provision of “exclusive remedy,” which do not allow victims to pursue additional lawsuits against the employer or its agents. In a case recently before the…
When there is a multi-vehicle, chain reaction accident, conclusions regarding liability can be difficult to reach. Because multi-vehicle accidents usually involve high insurance payouts, insurance companies typically assign trained accident investigators to examine the facts of each claim. Often, it comes down to who was in the rear (as drivers…
The trucking industry has gotten very savvy when it comes to insulating itself from liability stemming from trucking accidents. These companies know that because of the sheer size of these vehicles, collisions cause severe injuries and major damage. They also recognize the principle of vicarious liability holds employers responsible for…
Back in July, President Obama signed MAP-21 of “Move Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act.” This was the bill that authorized more than $100 billion for transportation improvements over the next two fiscal years. This is the first long-term highway authorization act since 2005. Our Fort Lauderdale trucking…
No one would argue truckers have an easy job. The hours are long and the ride can be physically grueling, mentally exhausting and potentially dangerous. The nature of the work and the fact that truckers are often hauling heavy and dangerous materials means everyone who shares the road with them…
According to the director of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), Col. David Brierton, the FHP will be participating in this year’s Operation Safe Driver. This annual campaign will be taking place this year from October 16th through the 22nd. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that…