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Crashes that involve delivery trucks, like UPS trucks, are often complicated as any number of individuals or entities may be responsible for the accident. At Gordon & Partners, our lawyers have experience handling the liability issues that may arise in collisions with large commercial vehicles, service trucks and delivery vehicles, including FedEx trucks and UPS […]

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Truck drivers in Florida undertake a serious challenge when they decide to either own or operate a commercial vehicle. Responsible for some of the most catastrophic motor vehicle collisions in history, commercial trucks entail a wide range of specific rules and regulations in addition to specific operational factors. As such, Florida truck drivers must be […]

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Commercial trucks can weigh as much as 40 tons. Accidents that involve these vehicles often result in serious property damage and bodily harm. The chances of sustaining fatal injuries increase whenever a tanker truck is involved in a collision; tanker trucks transport flammable, dangerous or hazardous materials. Tanker truck accidents can be caused by a […]

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Oversize cargo refers to cargo that is higher or wider than what will fit in standard containers that can be transported on top, open side, open top or flat rack containers. Oversize cargo is sometimes referred to as over-dimensional cargo. Examples of oversize cargo include: Transporting oversize cargo can be a difficult task for a […]

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When a car hits a vehicle that is directly in front of it, that is considered a rear-end collision, which can often result in serious injuries for the driver and any passengers that may be in the vehicle that is hit.Did you know that every year, there are approximately 2.5 million rear-end collisions that occur […]

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A report recently issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that in the state of Florida, there were 29 large-truck accident fatalities in 2011.While there are often a number of factors that can contribute to a truck collision, due to the large variety of commercial vehicles that use the roads and highways […]

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Chemical fires generally occur when combustible materials are either produced, transported, used in an un-safe environment or in unsupervised conditions. Many chemical substances react differently when combined with another substance – often the resulting explosion of energy from the combination can cause serious personal injury and enormous property damage to those within the blast area.Whenever […]

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Charter buses play an important role in the state of Florida for a number of reasons. When a large group of people require transportation to and from an event, a game, or any other activity involving many individuals, they often hire a charter bus for a simple solution to transportation needs. Charter bus travel helps […]

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If you are injured in a Florida car accident, there are basic benefits available to compensate for your injuries. The Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law requires all motor vehicle owners to carry at least $10,000 of Personal Injury Protection (PIP), also known as Florida No-Fault Insurance.PIP is designed to cover your injuries from a car […]

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Thousands of vehicle accidents occur on Florida’s streets and highways every year. Many of these collisions involve large commercial trucks. Truck accidents can be caused by a number of factors including inexperienced drivers, overloaded cargo, driver fatigue and defective trucks. Federal regulations specify that commercial trucks must be kept in satisfactory condition and follow regular […]

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