Truck Accidents

Beware of These Trucking Companies

December 17, 2024 | Wolfson & Leon

Truck accidents are among the most devastating and deadly types of collisions on Florida’s roads. With commercial trucks weighing tens of thousands of pounds, these crashes often result in catastrophic injuries, fatalities, and significant property damage. Florida’s status as a major transportation hub with busy ports, highways, and growing cities makes it a hotspot for trucking accidents.

While many trucking companies operate safely, some have troubling safety records, both nationally and within Florida. Understanding which companies pose the greatest risk and why these accidents happen can help victims and their families make informed decisions after a truck crash.

At Wolfson & Leon, we are committed to helping truck accident victims in Florida hold negligent companies and drivers accountable. Below, we take a closer look at the most dangerous trucking companies, the types of trucks involved in accidents, and the injuries victims often suffer.

Florida Coca-Cola Truck Accidents: The Path to Fair Compensation

November 4, 2024 | Wolfson & Leon

Florida Coca-Cola Truck Accidents: Know the Risks and Your Legal Options

Coca-Cola, like many other large beverage companies, depends on an extensive fleet of trucks and tractor-trailers to deliver its products to grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, and other retailers throughout Florida. With such a massive network of distribution, Coca-Cola trucks are a common sight on Florida’s roads. From major highways in Miami and Tampa to smaller roads in Fort Myers and Cape Coral, these trucks transport beverages across the state every day.

While Coca-Cola trucks serve a vital purpose in delivering products, they also pose significant risks due to their size and weight. Accidents involving Coca-Cola trucks or other large commercial vehicles can lead to catastrophic injuries for those involved. Whether you’re driving in Jacksonville, Orlando, or Miami, sharing the road with these massive trucks can be dangerous if proper safety precautions aren’t followed.

Cheney Brothers Truck Accidents: How to Seek Compensation

October 28, 2024 | Wolfson & Leon

Cheney Brothers, one of the largest food distribution companies in the Southeastern United States, relies on a vast fleet of trucks to deliver food, beverages, and other supplies to restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and other businesses throughout Florida. From the busy streets of Miami and Orlando to the highways in Jacksonville and Tampa, Cheney Brothers trucks are crucial for keeping Florida’s food industry running smoothly.

However, as essential as these trucks are for Florida’s economy, they also pose significant risks on the road. Given their size and the weight of the loads they carry, accidents involving Cheney Brothers trucks can result in serious injuries and property damage. Whether you’re traveling in Fort Lauderdale, Naples, or Tallahassee, being involved in a crash with one of these trucks can be life changing.

The Dangers of Cheney Brothers Trucks on Florida’s Roads

Florida Sysco Truck Accidents: Recognizing the Risks and Legal Options

October 22, 2024 | Wolfson & Leon

Sysco, one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the world, operates a massive fleet of trucks to deliver essential products to restaurants, hospitals, schools, and other businesses throughout Florida. From Miami and Orlando to Jacksonville and Tampa, Sysco trucks are a familiar sight on highways and city streets, supplying the food service industry across the state. While these trucks play a vital role in keeping Florida’s economy running smoothly, their size and weight pose significant dangers on the road.

Accidents involving Sysco trucks can lead to severe injuries and property damage. Whether you’re in Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, or Fort Myers, being involved in a collision with one of these large commercial vehicles can be life-altering. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Sysco truck accident, it’s crucial to understand your legal options for seeking compensation.

The Dangers of Sysco Trucks on Florida’s Roads

Two Miami Truck Accidents Make National Headlines

March 5, 2015 | Wolfson & Leon

There is a phenomenal number of vehicle accidents each year in Florida. Recent statistics released by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles suggest that there are more than 200,000 vehicle crashes on the state roads each year, which involve more than 300,000 drivers. This all equates to more than 500 car accidents that take place on the state’s roads each day.

While the state does not report comprehensive truck accident statistics, it is obvious that heavy vehicles cause some of the most dramatic accidents and increase the risk of serious harm and injuries to individuals. On a national level, there were more than 4,000 people killed in accidents involving a large truck or bus during 2013.

If you have been involved or injured in an accident on the state’s roads, especially if another driver’s negligence caused the accident, you may have a right to seek compensation. At Wolfson & Leon, LLP, we are ready to help. Florida has specific rules pertaining to the trucks and large vehicles that travel on the state’s roads, and an experienced accident attorney can examine how these relate to your particular case. We have experience in many forms of personal-injury law, and if you would like more information on how we can assist, schedule an appointment today by calling us at 305-285-1115.

Truck Accident Injures Store Employee, and More Accident-Lawyer News

March 5, 2015 | Wolfson & Leon

It seems like not a month goes by that we don’t hear about a vehicle driving into a building. No one expects a car to come crashing into their home or into a restaurant, and many of these accidents are fatal.

There are several factors that cause drivers to lose control and collide with buildings. One common cause is mixing up the gas and the brake pedals while parking. Distracted driving and speeding also account for a large number of these accidents.

News 4 JAX reports that police are still trying to determine exactly what caused a tractor-trailer driver to crash into a seafood market last week. The market is generally busy, and customers line up in the front of the small store. Fortunately, no customers were there when the accident occurred. Robert Jones was the only occupant. He’d worked at the market for the past 30 years.

Truck Accident Causes Serious Injuries, and More Accident-Lawyer News

July 24, 2014 | Wolfson & Leon

In most accidents that involve a tractor-trailer, the blame lies with the driver of the truck. People tend to blame truck drivers because of assumptions about how little they’ve slept and how distracted they are behind the wheel.

We’ve all heard stories about truck drivers taking drugs to make unreasonable deadlines, but the truth of it is that those cases are few and far between. The majority of truck drivers are responsible, and they can certainly become the victims of negligent drivers.

A recent car accident in Florida shows exactly what happens when a negligent driver causes an accident with a tractor-trailer. First Coast News reports that the driver of a refrigeration truck was merging onto a highway when he hit a Honda.

Police Arrest Truck Driver After Crash, and Other Accident-Lawyer News

June 12, 2014 | Wolfson & Leon

In the world of car accidents, tractor-trailer accidents are the most destructive. These large trucks can legally weigh up to 80,000 pounds. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average weight of a car is 4,079 pounds.

The disparity between these two numbers should give you some idea of the destruction that occurs in a tractor-trailer collision. In many cases, these accidents resemble crashes between cars and trains more than the typical traffic accident.

Oftentimes, the accidents occur because of negligent driving. Tractor-trailer drivers are usually on very tight schedules, requiring them to drive for long hours at a time. It’s not unusual for drivers to exceed the federal rest guidelines in order to make a delivery on time.

Hollywood Truck Accident on Turnpike – Good Samaritan Saves Life

December 21, 2012 | Wolfson & Leon

HOLLYWOOD – A pickup truck caught fire with a trapped passenger on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. It happened on the Florida Turnpike. 20 year old Evan Hanna ran to the scene of the accident and saved the life of the driver of the truck. The truck accident happened when the truck went off the northbound lanel, hit a fence, and struck two parked cars before finally crashing into a house. The accident happened just after 1pm.

Now, people worry sometimes that if they try to help and they make a mistake, they could be liable for any damage they cause. But don’t worry, because Florida has a good samaritan law that tracks common sense and gives immunity from any civil liability for trying to help under an emergency situation. We will cover that in another post.

Fatal Car Accident on Turnpike – Preserving Black Box Evidence

December 14, 2012 | Wolfson & Leon

WEST PALM BEACH – Tragically, a woman died on the Florida Turnpike Friday, December 14, 2012 near the Okeechobee Boulevard exit in Palm Beach. It happened at 5 a.m. The associated press reports that the Florida Highway Patrol said that she tried to avoid a crash in front of her but was struck by a vehicle behind her. The accident caused the southbound lanes to close.

And, The Palm Beach Post reports that a pickup truck driver hit the median concrete wall in the center of the highway. He spun and ended stopped in the road. The woman who unfortunately died was driving a Mazda and may have hit that truck or stopped just before hitting it. Then, unfortunately, another pickup truck slammed into her, in what appears to be the accident that caused her to pass away. She expired at the hospital. The first driver was also taken to the hospital. The police, Florida Highway Patrol, will continue to investigate.

We are Miami Beach and Miami personal injury lawyers and handle cases throughout South Florida. Thirty percent or more of our cases are filed outside of Miami-Dade County and we have extensive experience litigating in Palm Beach County, Broward County, and throughout the state west to Collier County and as far north as Jacksonville.