Truck Accidents

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | April 24, 2025 | Truck Accidents

Box trucks are a popular choice for transporting goods due to their versatility and capacity. Many people use box trucks for moving, deliveries, or business operations. However, there’s often confusion about whether you need a Commercial Driver License (CDL) to drive a box truck.  In Florida, the answer depends on the weight of the truck… read more

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | April 22, 2025 | Truck Accidents

In the trucking industry, understanding the difference between interstate and intrastate trucking is critical. It is particularly important when it comes to regulations, insurance requirements, and legal responsibilities. If you are involved in a truck accident, understanding whether the truck driver was engaged in interstate or intrastate commerce can impact your case.  What Is Interstate… read more

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | March 25, 2024 | Truck Accidents

Getting into any vehicle accident can be frustrating, especially if you suffer injuries and property damage. However, when your accident involves a federal entity, such as the United States Postal Service, it can make matters more challenging.  If you’re involved in a collision with USPS, you should discuss your situation with a qualified accident attorney… read more

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | January 9, 2024 | Truck Accidents

Drowsy driving is a major cause of truck accidents and other commercial vehicle accidents. In fact, drowsy driving accidents are far more likely to cause fatalities than other accidents, for obvious reasons.  When a truck driver falls asleep at the wheel, a road accident and an eventual wrongful death claim become extremely likely. In response… read more

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | March 22, 2023 | Truck Accidents

Knowing just how much you are likely to receive from a Florida truck accident settlement is crucial to making an informed decision about whether to settle your case or press ahead toward a trial. But hearing that you may have suffered “catastrophic” or “devastating” injuries and losses does little to answer this important question. The… read more

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | March 21, 2023 | Truck Accidents

The maximum speed a commercial truck can safely travel on highways depends on several factors. A truck driver not paying attention to the conditions could cause a catastrophic truck accident. Speed limits are set based on ideal situations. In other words, the maximum speed limit is based on clear weather, good road conditions, and excellent… read more

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | January 17, 2023 | Truck Accidents

In the U.S., a commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required for all drivers of commercial vehicles, from semi-trucks to those carrying oversized loads and hazardous materials. A CDL is also required to drive a bus, truck, tank, or any other commercial vehicle carrying passengers.  Operators must pass both a written and a practical test, both… read more

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | May 24, 2022 | Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks are the undisputed kings of the road. Weighing in at double-digit tons, they are significantly larger than almost any other vehicles on the road. Because tractor-trailers are so large, they create a level of danger that other vehicles don’t. To combat this, they are held to restrictions that most other vehicles aren’t. In… read more

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | March 15, 2022 | Truck Accidents

The trucking industry is responsible for moving billions of dollars of goods throughout the country each year. Because commercial trucking is a large industry and involves interstate commerce, there are many federal regulations that truck drivers and trucking companies must follow. Many trucking regulations are safety laws designed to reduce the number of large truck… read more

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | December 11, 2021 | Truck Accidents

Unless you work in commercial trucking in some capacity, you’ve probably never heard of MCS-90. This is the case for most people – until they’re involved in a trucking accident. Like any driver, commercial truck drivers are required to carry insurance. In addition to the regular insurance covering a truck, there’s usually an add-on endorsement… read more