Truck Accidents

Bill Allen | June 17, 2025 | Truck Accidents

With its heavily traveled I-75 corridor and growing commercial activity, Ocala, Florida, experiences a significant volume of large truck traffic. Unfortunately, this also means a higher risk of serious collisions involving 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, and other commercial vehicles.  Truck accidents can cause devastating injuries and complex… read more

Bill Allen | June 17, 2025 | Truck Accidents

If you’ve been injured in a truck accident in Ocala, knowing what your case might be worth can help you make informed choices about your legal path and recovery. Truck accident claims often lead to higher settlements than standard car accident cases due to the… read more

Bill Allen | June 13, 2025 | Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks play a crucial role in transporting goods nationwide. However, their size and weight create unique safety hazards on the road, including areas around them known as “no-zones.”  These blind spots can significantly limit a truck driver’s visibility and increase the chances of a… read more

Bill Allen | April 14, 2025 | Truck Accidents

Commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) are necessary for individuals who wish to operate large vehicles for business purposes. In the United States, there are various types of commercial driver’s licenses, each designed for different types of vehicles and driving responsibilities. Understanding these categories can help you… read more

Bill Allen | April 1, 2025 | Truck Accidents

Large commercial trucks are essential to commerce in Florida and throughout the United States. However, these machines can cause a tremendous amount of damage in a crash with a smaller passenger car. For this reason, commercial truck drivers must meet additional requirements to legally operate… read more

Bill Allen | March 27, 2024 | Truck Accidents

To non-truckers, it may seem that commercial truck drivers enjoy a life of freedom on the road, and in many ways, that’s true.  Nevertheless, drivers involved in interstate commerce must follow several strict ordinances set by the Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA), such as the… read more

Bill Allen | August 23, 2023 | Truck Accidents

No one wants to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. However, given the choice, most people would take a collision with a compact passenger car over one involving a semi-truck. A commercial truck accident often involves tons of steel traveling at 70 mph slamming… read more

Bill Allen | August 4, 2023 | Truck Accidents

It may surprise you to learn that there are several similarities between car accidents and crashes involving commercial trucks in Florida. For example, both types of wrecks can result in injuries and fatalities.  According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, in… read more

Bill Allen | February 22, 2023 | Truck Accidents

If a USPS mailman causes an accident in Gainesville with one of their trucks and the accident injures you or damages your property, you can file a claim against the USPS. However, the rules are somewhat different when you sue the federal government (including the… read more

Bill Allen | September 20, 2022 | Truck Accidents

Most states, including Florida, assign various classifications to vehicles that operate on public roads. Though most people are familiar with the passenger cars they use to commute, larger vehicles such as cargo trucks and semi-trailers are considered “commercial vehicles.” Not all Florida vehicles are made… read more

Bill Allen | July 12, 2022 | Truck Accidents

In the state of Florida, commercial truck safety is strictly enforced as a means to keep drivers and pedestrians safe. Whether you’re driving on an open highway or busy interstate, following the posted speed limit is important if you want to avoid dangerous truck accidents… read more

Bill Allen | June 14, 2022 | Truck Accidents

Driving through Florida, it’s not uncommon to see dozens of semi-trucks on the highways. Florida has many port cities, and these trucks bring consumer goods from the ports to cities across the country.  But these trucks can cause catastrophic injuries in the event of a… read more