Truck Accidents

[email protected] | January 5, 2026 | Truck Accidents

The Rising Tide of Truck Accident Injuries Demands Legal Action When heavy commercial trucks collide with passenger vehicles, the results are often catastrophic. The sheer physics of the impact—with trucks weighing up to 80,000 pounds compared to the average 3,000-pound car—means that victims frequently suffer life-altering injuries. Recent data shows that Florida highways, particularly along… read more

[email protected] | December 26, 2025 | Truck Accidents

After a Truck Accident, Every Document Counts Being involved in a truck accident can leave you overwhelmed and uncertain about your next steps. While you’re dealing with injuries, vehicle damage, and insurance companies, one crucial document often gets overlooked – the official crash report. In Florida, obtaining this report costs just $10, but its value… read more

[email protected] | December 20, 2025 | Truck Accidents

The Clock Is Ticking After Your Truck Accident You’re still dealing with medical bills, lost wages, and the physical pain from your truck accident, and now you’re being told there’s a deadline to file your lawsuit. The reality is that Florida law gives you specific time limits to pursue compensation after a truck crash, and… read more

[email protected] | December 1, 2025 | Truck Accidents

Time Is Running Out After Your Truck Accident If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, you have exactly two years from the date of your crash to file a lawsuit in Florida. Missing this deadline could mean losing your right to compensation forever, regardless of how severe your injuries are or how clear the… read more

[email protected] | November 27, 2025 | Truck Accidents

The Devastating Reality of Truck Accidents on Florida Roads In 2021, Florida ranked third nationally for fatalities in crashes involving large trucks, with 373 deaths accounting for 6.4% of the national total. This sobering statistic represents hundreds of families forever changed, countless injuries, and a stark reminder of the dangers we face every day on… read more

[email protected] | November 20, 2025 | Truck Accidents

The Deadly Reality of Interstate 4 Through Central Florida Interstate 4 has earned a grim distinction: with 1.25 fatalities per mile, it ranks among America’s deadliest highways. For those traveling through Orlando’s bustling corridor, sharing the road with massive commercial trucks adds another layer of risk to an already dangerous journey. The combination of heavy… read more

[email protected] | October 27, 2025 | Truck Accidents

Facing a Truck Accident Settlement Under Florida’s New Laws After a devastating truck accident, you’re dealing with mounting medical bills, lost wages, and the insurance company is already pointing fingers at you. If you’ve been told you were "partially at fault," you might wonder if that means your case is worthless. The truth is more… read more

[email protected] | October 23, 2025 | Truck Accidents

Florida’s Complex Commercial Vehicle Laws: Why You Need a Truck Accident Attorney in Palm Bay When an 80,000-pound semi-truck collides with your vehicle, the aftermath feels overwhelming. Beyond the immediate physical trauma and mounting medical bills, you’re suddenly thrust into a legal maze that’s vastly different from typical car accident cases. Florida’s truck accident laws… read more

[email protected] | October 14, 2025 | Truck Accidents

When Every Day Counts: Understanding Florida’s Insurance Timeline Changes The aftermath of a truck accident leaves you dealing with mounting medical bills, vehicle damage, and lost wages while insurance companies drag their feet on payment decisions. Florida recently changed its insurance claim timeline requirements from 90 days to 60 days for insurers to pay or… read more

Norden Leacox Accident & Injury Law | October 24, 2024 | Truck Accidents

Hours of Service (HOS) rules are guidelines set to help prevent truck drivers from driving too long without rest, reducing fatigue-related accidents. These rules apply in Florida at both the federal and state levels and are essential for keeping roads safe from truck accidents. Federal Hours of Service Regulations The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration… read more